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I'm guessing that as long as the A4LD, 4R55E, or 5R55E converter came from behind a 4.0, they will interchange.

the only thing that I see in the Ford factory manuals is a difference in stall speeds between 4.0's and smaller engines.

physically, outside, they are the same; internally I can't venture a guess.

the sellers of rebuilt ones show them to work ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/A4LD...ryZ63692QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 






The trans came from a 92 X and outside the tranny is stock. I just thought that if I used a torque converter and frictions from a 5R, then I would be able to use the newer MERCON V instead of just MERCON. Maybe there is no difference when it comes to the TC's. I also heard there are carbon fiber bands for OD and Intermediate. Anybody had any experience them? I found this website(Below) that seems to deal in A4 and 5R upgrades, They call it performance. Do there prices seem reasonable? I will get most or all of my parts from Axiom here in Norfolk. Thanks for the replies.

http://www.transmissioncenter.org/a4ld.htm
 












I looked at transparts, they are pretty reasonable. I read part of the frankintranny thread and Brain mentioned that the torque converter snouts are different. I may just get the 5r frictions and go to semisynthetic.
 






Well I went to Axiom and picked and picked up a few things. They did not have the newer center support as well as the newer direct drum and sungear shell that is made to snap together. There is still a pile of stuff I still need to get. I figure another 3 to 400 will complete the list.

A4LD JR shift correction kit
Sonnax boost valve upgrade
Overhaul kit - Frictions,steels,seals,gaskets etc
OD Band-single wrap and apply strut
Intermediate band
Low reverse band
#8,9,10 thrust washers
AB servo
ZC servo
Filter
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305.98
 






The manual valve index sleeve is a worth while investment: http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/A4LD_Manual_valve_index_sleeve_p/400-005694701.htm
400-005694701-2.jpg
 


















You ever been to a resteraunt with no prices on the menu? I have once. That was the best glass of water I ever had:confused: No prices makes me wonder.
 






I found this chart to convert fractions to thousandths of an inch. There are different size holes that the shift kit tells you to drill based on the type of shift you want. Since I dont have a clue about those things I thought this would be helpful.

http://www.seoconsultants.com/charts/inches-decimal/
 






I sent a request to Monster Transmissions to check on some prices to compare.

Josh was right. I cut and pasted it below. Most of these prices are way off what transmission parts usa are asking. It certainly pays to price around.:eek:

CHRIS HERE IS THE PRICE LIST YOU REQUESTED.

K27908J- TRANSGO JR $47.96
27C01- SUPERIOR KIT $92.79
27800M- FILTER $23.61
13777- GASKET UPPER $4.84
13776T- GASKET LOWER $4.84
27830G- MODULATOR $32.32
27615A- GOVENOR $55.84
P27990A- VALVE BODY $391.22 + CORE CHARGE OF $26.13
31R-255 -SOLENOID MSTR PK R $234.12
K27971- BOOST VALVE .388 $75.94
27972- MANUAL VALVE $128.51
27972S- VALVE SLEEVE $55.73
K27975D- CONVERT VLV SPRING $9.67
CK2700F-R- DELUXE KIT $242.95
27Y02- MANUALS $43.38

TOTAL FOR PARTS: $1443.72
SHIPPING TO CANADA BY UPS IS $75.00


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Customer Service Dept.
Monster Transmission & Performance
1-800-708-0087
www.eatmyshift.com
 






Holy crap! most of the prices are almost double. That explains why they don't post their prices.

Here is what I got.

-Sonnax boost valve kit - 35.68
-Transgo shift kit ------- 27.22
-Overhaul kit ----------- 97.01
-intermediate band ----- 22.67
-OD band -------------- 22.67
-Filter ----------------- 12.76
-#7,8,9 washers-------- 23.03
-OD ZC servo ---------- 8.06
-Int Servo ------------- 7.89
-2 apply struts for bands 16.12
-Low/Reverse band----- ??
 












Where do you get those end plug o-ring kits for the valve body? I can't find any.
 












Thanks. I'm gonna try Axiom tomorrow so I can start this weekend.
 






I just ordered a set from transmissionpartsusa amung other things... 56947-14K A4LD Valve body end plug kit 1985-95. 1 $13.31

Where can I get a Superior shift kit for a good price? I'm not paying over $90 for one from Monster...

Brooklyn, www.bulkparts.com takes me to one of those fake search engine web sites... is that the right address?

Thanks in advance,
Chris.
 









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