What transmission will fit in a 66 Mustang?

1965 – 66 Mustang For a 1965 – 1966 Mustang we recommend a T5 transmission for engines making under 450hp. The TTKX requires the cross-member to be moved rearward 2-3/4″ on 65-66 model, for 67-73 models this is not necessary. TKX transmissions are recommended when you’re making 450 hp +.

Will a 4R70W bolt to a 289?

– A 4R70W or AODE from behind any 5.0 (302) or V6 3.8L Mustang or V6 4.2L F150 will bolt up/work behind any 289/302/5.0/351W/351C/5.8L.

Will a 4R70W fit a 302?

The 302 would fit physically, but you’d have to use the entire engine harness and computer that came from that motor, and if you plan to run a 4R70W it would have to have come from a car that had an AODE or 4R70W trans, so that the computer will be able to run that too.

Is the 4R70W better than an AOD?

4R70W TRANSMISSIONS PROS: More acceleration off throttle than the AOD with 1st Gear. No TV Cable uses Computer to control shift points. Can handle naturally up to 500 HP with Mods 650+HP.

What manual transmission came in 1966 Mustang?

1966 Ford Mustang Mechanical Information & Drawings The base transmission was the 3 Speed Manual and was a fully synchronized in the 8 cylinder applications, the one used with the 200 six was not fully synchronized.

Will a T56 from a Camaro fit a Mustang?

The T-56 in the mustang is shorter than the one in the Camaro and too short for our application, you’d need an extension box. (But the bell housing would be the same). The T-56 that came in the F-body is basically a viper-spec T56 with a slightly different gearing.

What year Mustang had the 4R70W transmission?

1985 to 1993 from behind a V8. A 4R70W (not an AODE) 1996 or newer. You can use a 1995 but you’ll want to put a 1996 valve body on it.

How good is a Ford AOD transmission?

The AOD transmission is endlessly reliable when used on stock vehicles. But if a driver decides to make the engine faster, the transmission could end up failing, especially past 450 horsepower. The internals simply were not built to withstand the much stronger forces that come from the upgraded powerplant.

Is an AODE the same as a 4R70W?

The AODE and 4R70W transmissions were an all-new AOD case designed for electronic interaction with engine controls. The AODE and 4R70W are essentially the same AOD-based transmission. This is a 1997 4R70W with a speedometer drive and output shaft speed sensor.

Is the Ford 4R70W a good transmission?

The 4R70W is a good transmission, but it has its pros and cons. Let’s look over some of its best qualities, and some of its faults and issues. For one, it has a much better and improved overdrive band.