ford 4.0 trans failure? AA wants comments

[slovic]

I would like to know, problem here? should AA offer something? Vic Ext 530

 

[Rick]

The Mazda 5 speed is a POS. A complete kit to install a BW World Class T-5 would be great. From what I understand you offer some of the pieces for the conversion, but not a complete setup. Even better would be the NV4500 for the serious rock crawlers around here. From what I understand the 1st gear ratio in the T-5 isn't very low.

I have heard that a C-4 will bolt up to a 4.0? Do you know what the C-4 would have to come out of to match the bellhousing pattern?

Thanks for your interest.

Rick

 

[FROADER]

tranny is a piece-o-crap

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

The A4LD is a huge piece. It's not a matter of if it's going to fail, but when. What I would like is an adapter to bolt the AOD up to the 4.0.

peace

Mike

 

[Jason_25]

A4LD, 4R55E, 5R55E, they're all pretty crappy. I would appreciate any adapter to make it possible to bolt another tranny w/ overdrive.

 

[Ray Lobato]

The 5R55E is not a very good tranny. If it wasn't for my Atlas II, I would not be able to do the crawling I want to do. It would be nice to see a heavy duty 5 speed auto trannny. You build it and I'll buy it.

 

[racinhound-Dale]

Originally posted by Mike 92 XLT
What I would like is an adapter to bolt the AOD up to the 4.0.

peace

Mike

I'll second that.. Be real nice

Originally posted by Rick

I have heard that a C-4 will bolt up to a 4.0? Do you know what the C-4 would have to come out of to match the bellhousing pattern?

You can Rick but it takes the C5 bell,flex plate and the thin metal adapter from a C5 and then you still have no overdrive not a bad deal on a trail only rig but for the guys with daily's not a good option....

Vic guaranteed if you and AA came up with a Adapter kit to mate the AOD and or any other OD Tranny to the 4.0 it would be a seller.......Your reading from customer #1 here right now

 

[LOGJOCKY]

If it gets made I will buy it for sure. C-4 or AOD would be great!

 

[racinhound-Dale]

Originally posted by LOGJOCKY
If it gets made I will buy it for sure. C-4 or AOD would be great!

According to your signature you have a 302? If that be the case why do you need an adapter? A c4 bolts right up to a 302.....

 

[SteveVB]

Do a search+ a thought

Do a search for A4LD and see how well liked the A4LD trans is liked among the members- not much.

A decent adapter for a larger trans like the AODE may be something to look at.


On another thought has AA ever thought about making a 3 speed atlas-"The Titan", 1:1, 1:2.5, and 1:5. I have thought for a long time that this would be the end all transfer case - a ratio for everything. A single unit would be shorter than adding an underdrive box like the 203 reducer or another makers add on. Just a thought.

 

[leebo]

Slovic,

I talked to you guys at Sema and I must say that I LOVE the info you hand out. I'm still reading them. Great Job.

As for the tranny. The A4LD is good for nothing. You come out with a way to bolt on a better tranny, and I'm in.

Thanks,
Lee

 

[tiessen]

I'm waiting for my A4LD to die. I'd like to hook up an AOD after that!

Thanks
Dale

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

When replacing the A4LD with the C4/C5 combo, how does it effect the bolting up of the BW 15-54 t-case. I know they have a wierd 5 bolt pattern as opposed to the standard 6 bolt circle that the AOD probably has. If it is a 6 bolt circle pattern on the AOD you could always run a different t-case with a Saturn overdrive in it to regain the lost overdrive.

I would like to see a specific details and parts to make something like this work.

 

[racinhound-Dale]

Originally posted by Diff Whack Daddy
When replacing the A4LD with the C4/C5 combo, how does it effect the bolting up of the BW 15-54 t-case. I know they have a wierd 5 bolt pattern as opposed to the standard 6 bolt circle that the AOD probably has. If it is a 6 bolt circle pattern on the AOD you could always run a different t-case with a Saturn overdrive in it to regain the lost overdrive.

I would like to see a specific details and parts to make something like this work.

At the risk of sounding completely stupid.... What is a 15-54 t-case? Also what is a Saturn OD?

 

[CADDYBILL]

I'm on my 2nd tranny know and it's on it's way out. :fire: I wish I had another option.

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

Sorry, I meant 1354 t-case which is the stock transfer case in Ex's and a Saturn Overdrive is an assembly that is used in older t-cases that have a PTO output that gives you another gear for trannies that don't have an overfdrive.

 

[RTStork]

What type of 4 speed automatic trans comes with the 4.0? What about the 5.0? Also, I have the 5 speed automatic, what is it called?

 

[slovic]

wow, You guys are great! thank you all for your opinions. Many members suggested aod and t5. I would like to know if a trans like 700r4 and nv3550 as a tranny choice also?

 

[racinhound-Dale]

O GAWD YES I forgot all about a 700R4 there would be the end all in my mind 4.0 w/700R4 behind it ......Build it Vic and they will come....

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

Can I be the first on the list to buy one PLEASE!!!!!!