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BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #180 –
the E transmissions are no better, they're just AOD's with electronics thrown at it.. as for controller prices, :dunno: you'd have to check baumann's site or summit.. or something lol
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver
 

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #181 –
I have a bullet proof AOD. It just cost $$$ to build. It can be done, just not on the cheap.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #182 –
you can build 2 C4's for the price of 1 AOD.. this is definitely, a true statement lol AOD upgrades are ridiculously priced
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #183 –
Built AOD's are often upgraded in part with later model parts from the 4R70W to make them stronger. It varies with the rebuild, of course, but basically it's the same transmission except improved with every revision.

So, as to the AODE, it's better than those before it but unless you are getting some killer deal on a known quantity get a later trans. Even with the 4R they say the latest are the best, but to get a speedo drive you have to get a pre- 2004 model.

It is more involved with all the wiring and the computer, that's for sure. I saved money by not getting a harness for the tranny and making my own. Careful as I was I still mixed up two wires in the process.

Like with Megasquirt, I would say that it's great but not for everyone.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #184 –
Quote from: flylear45;375191
Like with Megasquirt, I would say that it's great but not for everyone.

 
agreed.. i nearly walked away from my MS2 many, many times.. D.I.Y. doesn't mean it's easy.. :punchballs:
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #185 –
I ordered headers, H-pipe and a ring & pinion install kit for Christmas but I cancelled the headers and H-pipe and ordered long tubes instead. I cant wait. Im hoping that when I put the 3.45s back in the transmission wont slip. It doesnt slip bad, just when you hold it in first and shift between 5500 and 6000.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-88360/?rtype=10
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #186 –
Oughta growl like a pi$%ed off cat!

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #187 –
Well I dont get to drive the cougar much because I've been driving the ranger, but I just went up to the store to grab a bottle of wine for my wifey and I still cant get over how much the TB helped. I cant wait to get the headers and gears installed. Hey Vinnie, when you modded the explorer TB did you use the Explorer TPS or the t-bird TPS. I put the cougar tps on the explorer TB and it doesnt fit right. I was thinking about get the Explorer TPS connector and useing the Explorer TPS? Wjat do you think?
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #188 –
Doesn't fit right? Could be two reasons.first, check inside the TPS hole on the throttle body. Where the TPS goes....is there a plastic ring in there? If so, pull it out. 

Second, look at the TPS (bottom)...some have a plastic ring one them that is barely visible. If it does, pull it off. I used any 5.0 TPS on my Explorer T-Body. let me know what you find.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #189 –
I havent checked for the bushing you're talking about vinnie, thanks for the help. But I did add a TCI shift kit to my order. Im likeing Christmas again, I feel like a kid.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #190 –
i'm glad someone gets it.. i haven't had the xmas spirit in years and i don't know why.. nothing's changed, i always get the few things i want, along with a few others i wasn't expecting and it's still just 'oh, cool' instead of 'AWESOME!'

more importantly.. you should like that TCI kit, they make some badas$ stuff
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #191 –
Anyone have experience rebuilding AODs? I think the new engine  has killed the AOD, before it only slipped when I held it in first and now it slips when I let it shift it self. I've been babying it today when I went christmas shopping and it didnt shift right, it wouldnt shift out of first until 30mph (about 3000 - 3200 RPM). Then it started shifting better but it still aint right, Im wondering if theres a valve hanging up in the valve body. Anyway is this a hard transmission to rebuild?
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #192 –
depends, have you ever had your hands in a trans? they're not too far from a C4 in terms of assembly/disassembly
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #193 –
I got my shift kit and ring & pinion install kit today. I read the instructions for the shift kit, seems EZ. This will be the first shift kit installation for me. I think I might get the shift kit installed this weekend, I hope to get the gears in too but I dont know. I dont know whats up with the weird shifting but it stopped, now its back to normal. I hope that once I take the valve body out and clean it and install the shift kit it will be fine.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #194 –
Is the TV cable properly adjusted?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.