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AOD trans into a '70/'71 Torino/Montego

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Topic: AOD trans into a '70/'71 Torino/Montego
Posted By: M-code Montego
Subject: AOD trans into a '70/'71 Torino/Montego
Date Posted: 05-July-2015 at 5:33PM
I'm considering swapping the C-6 for an AOD in my '71 Montego. Have any of you done this swap? Which trans is simpler, a hydraulic or an AOD-E which will require an ECU. What about the trans crossmember? can I use the stock one or will I need a custom one? I know the drive shaft will need to be modified. My goal is better mileage and cruiseability. Any advise would be appreciated.  Oh, the engine is a 4 barrel 351 Cleveland and a 3.25 rear. Any advice is appreciated. 

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1. 1971 Montego parts car, but it still runs!
2. 1971 Montego. Numbers matching 4V Cleveland, C6, 9 inch rear 3.25 Trac-lok(project car)
3. 2003 Crown Victoria P71 ,Daily driver



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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 05-July-2015 at 5:50PM
i swapped my FMX for an 84 AOD in my 74 torino, 351W. cross member and mount was the same, i did trim a little off the front lip of the cross member so i could drop the pan if needed, and swapped the front drive shaft yokes, using the AOD yoke on the torino driveline. added a floor shifter. and used a lokar kick down cable kit. fairly bolt in swap, but not sure about the cleveland

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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE
74 VETTE CUSTOM
90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED
77 CELICA CUSTOM
75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED
79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED
75 VEGA V6 5 SPD
70 CHEV C10 P/U
68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION


Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 06-July-2015 at 7:46AM
If it bolts to a Windsor, it will bolt to a Cleveland. Flexplate is going to be a question. AOD uses the same flexplate as FMX, don't know if it's the same as C6

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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 06-July-2015 at 3:31PM
Originally posted by Big Bird Big Bird wrote:

If it bolts to a Windsor, it will bolt to a Cleveland. Flexplate is going to be a question. AOD uses the same flexplate as FMX, don't know if it's the same as C6
i thought they bolt the same as a windsor, but i wasn't 100%. but is the bolt pattern on the crank the same as a windsor???IDK, if it is then grab the flexplate too with the tranny. i know they are mostly the same between the 302 and the 351W only difference there is the converter drain plug is on opposite sides of the converter stud


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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE
74 VETTE CUSTOM
90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED
77 CELICA CUSTOM
75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED
79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED
75 VEGA V6 5 SPD
70 CHEV C10 P/U
68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION



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