new to stangs, lookin' for some advice

teehanrh · May 7th, 2011, 03:44 PM

Just bought my 91 5.0 lx AOD a week ago...opted for the automatic, against my better judgement, because I had to get knee surgery a few days ago and I wouldn't be able to drive a manual for a good while. So I'm really diggin' the 302 and the power it brings to the table, but this AOD is a real slug and I don't really know how to fix that. My biggest problem is that I currently live on base and don't have very adequate working space to leave the car in pieces for any extended period of time. Any ideas on some quick upgrades to hold me over till I can get back on my feet and into a better working environment?

flyin ryan · May 7th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Need 3.73 or 4.10 gears... that would give you the biggest improvement for the money over anythning else.

You need a shift kit and torque converter upgrade to make that thing fun to drive man

teehanrh · May 7th, 2011, 07:36 PM

any recommendations on brands? I posted some pictures in my garage, but I can't figure out how to put on my thread...

1FAST6 · May 7th, 2011, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by teehanrh

any recommendations on brands? I posted some pictures in my garage, but I can't figure out how to put on my thread...

check craigslist for gears. I found the 3.73's for my sons 89 for $40 bucks

We just installed a B&M shift kit this morning. Don't really notice a difference unless your at 3/4-Full throttle. Normal driving yields normal shifts. I think 4.10's would really wake these aod cars up.

As for posting pics. Use photobucket and copy and paste your pic to the thread.

What branch of service? I did 4 years AF as a C-130 crew chief back in 90-94 then another 3 years ANG at Macdill AFB 2001-2004.

93hatch · May 7th, 2011, 09:33 PM

shift kit
gears
stall

until all 3 its gona suck ass

teehanrh · May 8th, 2011, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by 1FAST6

check craigslist for gears. I found the 3.73's for my sons 89 for $40 bucks

craigslist in Hawaii is unfortunately severely limited...it's where I found the car, but I haven't had much luck since. I've been laid up for the past couple days and I've done nothing but try and find stuff locally...no bueno...

Originally Posted by 1FAST6

We just installed a B&M shift kit this morning. Don't really notice a difference unless your at 3/4-Full throttle. Normal driving yields normal shifts. I think 4.10's would really wake these aod cars up.

Yeah, I'm leaning towards 3.73...

Originally Posted by 1FAST6

As for posting pics. Use photobucket and copy and paste your pic to the thread.

photobucket, got it.

Originally Posted by 1FAST6

What branch of service? I did 4 years AF as a C-130 crew chief back in 90-94 then another 3 years ANG at Macdill AFB 2001-2004.

I'm in the Navy right now. been in for three, got 760 days left.

FastStang91Lx · May 8th, 2011, 12:51 AM

Counting down the actual days already when you're over two years left... Must be getting sick of it, lol.

redgt90 · May 8th, 2011, 12:58 AM

I just put 4.10s in my 90 mustang gt, huge diference. its got a 5spd, not the aod, but none the less, very happy with the gears so far

ryanw · May 8th, 2011, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by teehanrh

I'm in the Navy right now. been in for three, got 760 days left.

In two hours you will only have 759 days left....lol

FastStang91Lx · May 8th, 2011, 01:08 AM

Shit... it's after midnight here. My time he only has that left, lol.

teehanrh · May 8th, 2011, 03:01 AM

well, my time, i still have 760...Hawaii's one of the last time zones in the world...talk about savor the moment...and yeah, I am sick of this job...

teehanrh · May 8th, 2011, 05:56 AM

FastStang91Lx · May 8th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Nice looking car, but you should take care of that rust before it gets worse.

fogged306 · May 8th, 2011, 09:31 AM

Is that really a rainbow on your hawaii plate? ... Who's your governor, big gay Al?

Digsj7 · May 8th, 2011, 10:12 AM

T5-3.73's
AOD-4.10's

Just my .02

teehanrh · May 8th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

Nice looking car, but you should take care of that rust before it gets worse.

yeah. that picture is kind of a before picture. that rust will be taken care of, as soon as i can walk again

teehanrh · May 8th, 2011, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by fogged306

Is that really a rainbow on your hawaii plate? ... Who's your governor, big gay Al?

hmmh, it's actually Neil Abercrombie...which is not much better of a nam in my opinion...ha. rainbows are everywhere here!

93hatch · May 8th, 2011, 04:10 PM

man up 4.30s like a G

teehanrh · May 8th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Digsj7

T5-3.73's
AOD-4.10's

Just my .02

I had thought that 3.73s would be a good medium for street...but I didn't take AOD/t5 into consideration. what's your thought behind it?

FastStang91Lx · May 8th, 2011, 05:17 PM

4 gears to go through with an aod instead of 5 in a manual.

May 7th, 2011, 03:44 PM	#1
teehanrh Newbie 1991 Mustang 5.0 lx AOD Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	new to stangs, lookin' for some advice Just bought my 91 5.0 lx AOD a week ago...opted for the automatic, against my better judgement, because I had to get knee surgery a few days ago and I wouldn't be able to drive a manual for a good while. So I'm really diggin' the 302 and the power it brings to the table, but this AOD is a real slug and I don't really know how to fix that. My biggest problem is that I currently live on base and don't have very adequate working space to leave the car in pieces for any extended period of time. Any ideas on some quick upgrades to hold me over till I can get back on my feet and into a better working environment? __________________ '91 5.0 notch

May 7th, 2011, 07:36 PM	#3
teehanrh Newbie 1991 Mustang 5.0 lx AOD Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	any recommendations on brands? I posted some pictures in my garage, but I can't figure out how to put on my thread... __________________ '91 5.0 notch

May 7th, 2011, 09:33 PM	#5
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	shift kit gears stall until all 3 its gona suck ass __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 8th, 2011, 12:51 AM	#7
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Counting down the actual days already when you're over two years left... Must be getting sick of it, lol. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 8th, 2011, 01:08 AM	#10
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Shit... it's after midnight here. My time he only has that left, lol. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 7th, 2011, 07:17 PM	#2
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need 3.73 or 4.10 gears... that would give you the biggest improvement for the money over anythning else. You need a shift kit and torque converter upgrade to make that thing fun to drive man

May 8th, 2011, 12:58 AM	#8
redgt90 Regular 1990 Mustang Gt Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just put 4.10s in my 90 mustang gt, huge diference. its got a 5spd, not the aod, but none the less, very happy with the gears so far

May 8th, 2011, 03:01 AM	#11
teehanrh Newbie 1991 Mustang 5.0 lx AOD Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	well, my time, i still have 760...Hawaii's one of the last time zones in the world...talk about savor the moment...and yeah, I am sick of this job... __________________ '91 5.0 notch

May 8th, 2011, 05:56 AM	#12
teehanrh Newbie 1991 Mustang 5.0 lx AOD Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ '91 5.0 notch

May 8th, 2011, 09:16 AM	#13
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Nice looking car, but you should take care of that rust before it gets worse. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 8th, 2011, 09:31 AM	#14
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Is that really a rainbow on your hawaii plate? ... Who's your governor, big gay Al?

May 8th, 2011, 10:12 AM	#15
Digsj7 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX my dog runs faster... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus NE Posts: 626 iTrader: 0 reviews	T5-3.73's AOD-4.10's Just my .02 __________________ CAI, GT40 Intake, GT40P heads, 1.72 RR, 70mm Accufab, UPR Control arms, Hedman Headers, Mac H-Pipe, Flows, Pro-5.0, 3.73 Gears, BBK caster/camber kit, Eibach springs, Subframe Connectors, 5 lug conversion, MM+Cleavage Club Member #19

May 8th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#18
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	man up 4.30s like a G __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 8th, 2011, 05:17 PM	#20
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	4 gears to go through with an aod instead of 5 in a manual. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

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