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Posted: August 24, 2011, 5:10 am
by 64 Thunderbolt
Greg D wrote:
64 Thunderbolt wrote:What all do you have to do to put an AOD behind an older model 302? What all do you need?
Depends on how "vintage" the engine, pre 82 have a different balance in the flywheel/flexplate - you will need the right one. I am not 100% sure on the converter bolt patterns - if they would be different. Other than that it would be a normal AOD swap.
This a fairly common swap on early Mustangs (that and T-5s).
Somebody probably has a bolt in Kit that would have a flexplate. You could also (if need be) have your current flexplate drilled for the AOD converter I'd think.
Thanks for the help here Greg!

Here's my next question.
At what RPM range does a small block ford get it's best gas mileage? I'm wandering so that I can figure out what gear & tire to use!

Posted: August 24, 2011, 7:20 am
by cooter
milage is dependant on many factors but aim for about 2200rpm