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90GT
02-29-2012, 04:57 PM
I know its not exactly a traditional mustang question but it was a ford vehicle so i thought id ask. Need to know how bad of a deal it would be for me to install an AOD trans in place of the C3? Sorry if i sound stupid but my friend has one and her trani is shot and she wanted to know but wouldnt ask, and i happen to be looking to sell my trans.
Martin0660
02-29-2012, 05:31 PM
What Merkur? XR4Ti or Scorpio??

ASSUMING Xr4Ti, the only other options are to go to an A4LD or C4 ...

Issues with both swaps, the A4LD needs a computer for overdrive and lock-up. You can swap the computer from an 87/88 TuboCoupe automatic, add the wiring, and accompaning VAM and injector changes. A C4 is more of a bolt in affair, but requires the specific C4 to 2.3 bell housing that is rather hard to find and commands a premium price.

As a driver, a rebuild of the C3 is likely the smoothest option.
Terminated
03-01-2012, 09:42 AM
What Merkur? XR4Ti or Scorpio??

ASSUMING Xr4Ti, the only other options are to go to an A4LD or C4 ...

Issues with both swaps, the A4LD needs a computer for overdrive and lock-up. You can swap the computer from an 87/88 TuboCoupe automatic, add the wiring, and accompaning VAM and injector changes. A C4 is more of a bolt in affair, but requires the specific C4 to 2.3 bell housing that is rather hard to find and commands a premium price.

As a driver, a rebuild of the C3 is likely the smoothest option.

That sounds like the "time for her to buy a new car" response.
90GT
03-02-2012, 02:53 AM
Thank you very much for the info... she was hoping to not have to pay an arm and a leg for it but well have to find something...

she wont let this car go the body is rust free no dings dents or anything.... not to mention shes had for a long time and it was a gift lol
Martin0660
03-04-2012, 08:46 PM
If she wants a C3 I can get some wanted feelers out there ... lot's of the Merkur guys upgrade, and most of them have a parts car, LOL ;) They arent that bad to have rebuilt also.

If you want to look at some of the other options, PM me a number and we can discuss details.

In general, the issue with anything that wasnt intended for behind a 2.3 is with depths (2.3 is actually deeper) and pilot diameter (2.3 is tiny).

BTW - It sounds like she is not interested in moving on, but if she wants to sell, i'm listening ;)