AOD: shift-kit choices

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AOD: shift-kit choices

June 29, 2006, 07:09:24 PM

Choice #1 B&M Shift improver kit for $29.
OR
Choice #2 B&M transpak for $54.

The 3rd choice could be B&M transkit but that sounds like you have to take the tranny down and rebuild it, and its $199.

Has anyone used ether of these and what’s the real difference is there less HP loss w/one or the other. They say the transpak rerouting fluid through the valve body letting you manual shift and hold gears. But I could do that kinda w/the stock AOD and floor shifter.

AOD: shift-kit choices

Reply #1 – June 29, 2006, 07:14:21 PM

I think the one I'm planning on getting is the second one you have listed... I'll probably pair it with a B&M Tork Master 2000 stall convertor. It runs about $156. I think Tom on here has used one and said it worked really well.

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Reply #2 – June 29, 2006, 09:29:33 PM

Quote from: Innes

Has anyone used ether of these and what’s the real difference is there less HP loss w/one or the other. They say the transpak rerouting fluid through the valve body letting you manual shift and hold gears. But I could do that kinda w/the stock AOD and floor shifter.

I have used the transpak...no HP loss...and it definitely does NOT let you manually hold gears...you put the shifter in 2nd and it will start in 1st and work up to 3rd as you drive. It helped a lot of problems I was having....I still need a Lentech Strip Terminator w/Lock-up though...lol.

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Reply #3 – June 29, 2006, 09:58:55 PM

Looks like the Transkit is indeed a kit with some overhaul pieces. They don't have one listed for the AOD on the B&M website. Only C4 and C6 are available as far as Ford applications go. I'd go with the Transpak over the shift improvement kit. Ifixyawata, the stock AOD stall convertor is 16-1800 rpm's. If you plan on doing anything more than the stock cam you might want to consider something a little looser than 2000.

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Reply #4 – June 29, 2006, 10:10:22 PM

OK I’m really leaning towards the tranpak. So how is it to install (cut and dry on jack stands in my driveway). I’m pretty good but I don’t know diddally about transmissions. Other than dropping the pan and servicing it. Never dug into the valve body.

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Reply #5 – June 30, 2006, 12:52:42 AM

dont choose any of the use the transgo kits its better than all the b&m kits

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Reply #6 – June 30, 2006, 01:16:27 AM

Paul, the cam I'm gonna use is a non-roller but the profile is very similar to that of an HO cam from a mustang, etc.

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Reply #7 – June 30, 2006, 02:43:39 AM

i would say. a trans pack. but you will need a trans cooler. even more so with a converter. more slipage = heat. auto trannies dont like heat to much thats what fried my trans go aod. (not enogh fan/radiator and no extra cooler. )
good luck

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Reply #8 – June 30, 2006, 09:23:01 AM

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dont choose any of the use the transgo kits its better than all the b&m kits

Listen to this man.

TransGo or Baumann Engineering kits are both excellent and very affordable. Last check of TransGo was in the $110 neighborhood. Not knocking B&M but I've had a lot of baaaaaadddddd reports about their lower-end offerings.

An auxiliary cooler would also be wise.

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Reply #9 – June 30, 2006, 11:19:39 AM

Ok also got off the phone w/ summit and he stated the same, transgo just deals w/ valve bodies and they do it really well. B&M is good but the could be hit or miss dealing w/a big company.
I also noticed trango is $119.39, compared to B&M transpak for $53.95. Maybe price makes a difference.

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Reply #10 – June 30, 2006, 11:35:29 AM

The TransGo kit comes with an installation videotape...I'm sure that has something to do with the price, but it's really nice to have. The components are top quality.

The Baumann kit still lists for $59.95:
http://www.becontrols.com/pricing.htm

I have used both before and have had really good results with both. The TransGo kit took my current Mark VII AOD in the convertible from mushy to really snappy. The Baumann kit was in my old '86 and it extended the life a lot longer.

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Reply #11 – June 30, 2006, 12:14:53 PM

the trans go kits was absolutely awesome my bird with 410 gears used to chirp second and third with the stock aod! An the kits comes wityh the extra high rev springs when you put in a bigger convertor ! definitely worth the extra 60 buck over b&m.. sorry have heard many horror stories with them! we all know that these trannys are not the best ever built in the first place

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Reply #12 – June 30, 2006, 05:30:44 PM

As I stated earlier out of the 2 kits I'd choose the Transpak. As for my own car, the TransGo kit has been in for almost 8 years and has been a great addition to my transmission. I still have the tape if you want to borrow it before you make your decision. Just lemme know and I'll drop it off.

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Reply #13 – June 30, 2006, 06:56:57 PM

I should get a shift kit........ Oh wait! I dont need one!

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Reply #14 – June 30, 2006, 09:31:32 PM

Dont mean to hijack but what is everyones opinions on how the shift kits will effect the tranny life. I would really like to put one in my sport but my Brother-in-law thinks i should just leave it be because he had to change the tranny about 6 times to finally get one that worked and he thinks the shift kit will ruin the trans. I dont really think it would hurt it but i respect his opinion and i dont want to have to replace it.