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11-09-2003, 06:10

I'm here in Japan with the Air Force and am looking for some help with my 67 GTA Fastback. My dad back in the states has made it into an incredible car so far. I'll tell you what we have and maybe you can suggest. We built the 400hp 302 that was in carcraft using the AFR 185 cc heads but put it on a 347 stoker kit. Thinking we may have aroud 450 to 500 ponies so far. My big question is about the tranny. We want to go with an AOD and have been looking at the street fighters from TCI and B&M . They sound great but have no experience. My dad builds C6 like there is no tomorrow but he's lost when it comes to the AOD's. Do you think that tranny would work for us. Street fighter tranny's with 3.75 gears. Thank you for your time. The 1200 to 1500 dollar tranny is just within the budget. Can't go with manual because my left leg isn't doing so hot these days...Thanks again
P.S. NOS maybe added as a toy, wondering how much those street fighters can really handle.

BlownV8 · 11-09-2003, 20:40

A well built AOD can handle up to about 800HP. They are a brilliant box, and work really well. The best place to get one from would be Art Carr, they build the best aod's in the world. Most of the B&M boxes are just art carr boxes with a mark up on the price. Go straight to the source. These days most of them come with a free converter as well. Have fun.

RevHeadRon · 11-10-2003, 06:34

what sort of dollars for the Tuffed up AOD? Where are they based? US or Australian?

BlownV8 · 11-10-2003, 15:51

their web page is www.artcarr.com
For trans in australia ring Trans Tuff in melbourne. 03 9706 4342. Last time i spoke to them they want about $3100 for a full spec AOD. This did not include a converter. They vary from $500 - $1000 depending on application.

11-16-2003, 22:30

Thank you so much for the info. The people at Art Carr were great to work with. They are also perfect for shipping since the cars is in Oklahoma. Thank you for the tip and I'm sure were going to love the tranny.

AOD was the way to go....

BlownV8 · 11-18-2003, 02:28

glad to help. :-)
One other thing, if you are going to use it on the strip, opt for the wide band gear set, the overdrive is a little lower, but taller 1st gear.
All the best.

11-21-2003, 09:42

The guys at Art Carr Performance Products were the best people I have ever dealt with. I am drooling over the transmission that will be here in a day. Went with the AOD with Auto vlave body. Like you said they through in a Torque converter built for my needs.... Can't thank you enough.

RevHeadRon · 11-21-2003, 21:43

so what did you get done and how much did it cost you?

BlownV8 · 11-22-2003, 14:37

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Originally Posted by breedx

The guys at Art Carr Performance Products were the best people I have ever dealt with. I am drooling over the transmission that will be here in a day. Went with the AOD with Auto vlave body. Like you said they through in a Torque converter built for my needs.... Can't thank you enough.

Just happy to see another ford fan out there having a go. Go the Blue Oval.