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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Well you really can't go wrong with summit racing's prices. Just go to the link I posted for the kit, thats probably the best price you can get.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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I didnt think I could find it cheaper anywhere else..

Now the remaing question is will the AOD transmission handle the extra power (since its dyno proven at 360hp)? And what other changes need to be done (ie fuel pump, rear end, etc.) I already have disc brakes.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Well I'm not an expert on the capacity of the AOD, but if you have at least an 8" rear end it will more than handle that power. Stock 8" handle up to 400hp pretty easy. If you have an AOD you might want to change the ratio if you still have the stock gears, maybe to a 3.55 or 3.80.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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Im assuming its the stock AOD, but I dont know for sure. This is more difficult than I anticipated
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Yeah it gets complicated. It seems if you change one thing you have to change everything else. But the rear gearing was a suggestion not a requirement. The better gearing would just give you more get up and go off the line and it would be more effecient on highway speeds with that overdrive. Even my stock 95 GT 5speed had stock 2.80 rear gearing.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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the thing is that the car runs well now, and I dont want to get into more expenses sown the line due to the upgrade (heads,etc..)
This is one really tough decision..
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Did a little looking and the AOD replaced the C4 and FMX, both of those could stand that horsepower so I can't see why the AOD couldn't.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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thanks remicks for your help..

now any changes need to be done to the fuel parts, electrics, etc?
Sorry for the many questions but Im still a newbee
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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heres a pic of the car, its looks too good (in my opinion) to mess with and undergo a full engine rebuild
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00080.html
He's a good link for info on your AOD I just found. It says it should be good up to 450hp so you have nothing to worry about there.

On your fuel system we would need to know what carb you have on your car to see if its the right size.



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