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[boss289]

how hard would it be to put a 67 289 4bbl in a 89 mustang

[cobra_4]

Motor mounts and the correct bellhousing would be the only issues. Motor mounts you could fabricate, bellhousing Im sure someone makes.

[blown347notch]

bellhousing and mounts are the same i thought. just use 10.5" clutch and flywheel that is balanced to the 289 specs. the 5.0 motormounts should bolt up to the 289.

[boss289]

would a aod fit and work

[blown347notch]

if you use the correct flexplate.

[boss289]

the stock flexplate on the 289 will it work?

[blown347notch]

no you need a aod flexplate the one on the 289 is for a c4. just make sure the flexplate has the same balance factor as the 289.

[boss289]

ok what would be the simplest and cheap to put in c4,c6,aod?

[blown347notch]

if your car already has a aod then i would use it. b&m makes flexplates that should work for you.

[badluckpony]

depends on what you want to do in the car.Street only aod,street strip c4, c6 is just big lol

[boss289]

no such luck my right now has a a4ld

[blown347notch]

converting from 4 banger? in that case go with a c4!

[boss289]

but i want the forth gear because i am take her to mustang week this year

[blown347notch]

but i want the forth gear because i am take her to mustang week this year

aod then.

[badluckpony]

put a aod in it then.Just cant beat on it alot with it being stock or it want last long!

[blown347notch]

x2!

[badluckpony]

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.transmissioncenter.net/HPIM1606.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.transmissioncenter.net/aod.htm&usg=__p8v10s3HhTHXYMSicsbwXZWBsh8=&h=360&w=403&sz=14&hl=en&start=5&tbnid=MyMDhRFfdgJW-M:&tbnh=111&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daod%2Bbell%2Bhousing%2Bfor%2B289%26gb v%3D2%26hl%3Den

see if that helps any!

[boss289]

the engine i am putting in is a stock 67 289

[badluckpony]

even if the motor is stock.Aod stock are crap.....Had a 95 gt did a few burn outs and the trans started slipping..... well maybe more than a few but they dont like it....If it was me i would get the kit and put a t5 in it and be threw with it..... I think 86gt (NICK) his friend is parting out a 88 gt with motor and trans could get it all for around i think not sure on the price 500-600.Or could buy the whole car for 1,200

[Notch93]

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.transmissioncenter.net/HPIM1606.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.transmissioncenter.net/aod.htm&usg=__p8v10s3HhTHXYMSicsbwXZWBsh8=&h=360&w=403&sz=14&hl=en&start=5&tbnid=MyMDhRFfdgJW-M:&tbnh=111&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daod%2Bbell%2Bhousing%2Bfor%2B289%26gb v%3D2%26hl%3Den

see if that helps any!

PATC is garbage.:yes1:

I would get in touch with Dan at Silver Fox Transmissions (plus he is a site sponsor), he builds some great AOD's, C4's also, if you decide to go that route.
http://www.southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82

[cammincoupe]

if you are going to buy a auto trans put a aod in it but dont go with a stock or rebuilt one buy a lentech or artcar or some kind like that i love my lentech just flip of a toggel switch and i have od.drove it for the first time today and dam it was smooth and nice

[Notch93]

even if the motor is stock.Aod stock are crap.....Had a 95 gt did a few burn outs and the trans started slipping..... well maybe more than a few but they dont like it....

I agree they are weak 100% stock, but not that weak.:nonono1:

The 95's also came with the AODE.:yes1:

[boss289]

bump

[JohnJ316]

I was running a AOD that was rebuilt.. It held good even on the spray:thumbsup1:

[Silver91Hatch]

Make sure your 289 isn't a 5 bolt bell unit. Are you going carb or EFI? Fuel pressure regulator will be needed to run a carb, a lot of wiring for EFI.