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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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I have a 1967 that has a 289 2 barrell. It has a C4 automatic and I would like to upgrade to a 4 speed automatic and I was wondering what would be a good donor vehicle to pull one out of. I am not to familliar with bolt patterns between the years the block has been made so I am not sure of the transmission that would bolt up to it.

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Nate
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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look on your local craigslist for an AOD
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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for an AOD
...that was behind a 5.0 preferably....

Dave
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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true......i found mine out of an 88 lincoln $150
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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I have one under my workbench that I can't seem to get rid of....

Dave
Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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96,97, and 98 V-6 Mustangs use the 4R70W tranny that will mate a 289. Electronic but doable and programable.
Much stronger than the old AOD
Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I wondered about that 4r70w for my car too...
Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Dave, does it work and how much?
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