Mustang Tech

HI Guys
What are the views on overdriven options for a 390?
Gear Vendors make a unit but it is a bit pricey.
AOD is the other option but requires an adaptor plate (http://www.transmissionadapters.com/ford_fe.htm)
Cheers
Ian

If it was mine I'd go AOD, and then you've still got a spare just incase

GV is the easiest. Why an overdrive? What diff ratio have you got? If it's 2.8 then the C6 will be fine unless you want a go fast machine.

I have an AOD with the adaptor bolted to mine if you want to check it out when your in Sydney next.

HI Steve, did you use the adapter plate in the link I sent? If so, any clearnace issues?

Yes, it looks the same. I got mine from here. (scroll down the page a bit to find it)

http://www.transmissioncenter.org/class ... ersion.htm

Jacko,
What progress with the engine and exhaust system????

Nothing on that front-but we now have a driveway!

Well done Jacko, some positive progress.

Only because we organised this around the builder

How many horses to you expect the 390 to have?

They aren't as a strong as a trick C4.
I've rebuilt mine with some better bits... I'm guessing 350-400 HP from mine.
There are some more things you can do to make them stronger, but then you'd probably be in Gear Vendors price territory anyway.

hi hybrid
I am only going for something pretty stock- say 300hp. I already have a C6, that's why I the GV is an option (but pretty pricey one).

does anyone know if you can put an aod behind a 385 series big block ?

The AOD should be OK for 300hp... just make sure you re-co it if you buy second hand.
I've got a video I can lend you if you go that way that shows step by step how to rebuild.

thanks for the offer hybrid , much appreciated. the question still is will they fit behind a 429-460