********THIS IS NOT MY OWN PIECE, BUT IT IS A PIECE THAT I FOUND VERY HELPFUL Is your AOD giving you trouble? Want to get rid of that sludge box forever? Why don't you do an AOD to T5 swap! Finally, a place where you can get the low down on exactly what it takes to convert from an AOD to a Ford T5 transmission, step by step. First, lets look at what you'll need for the conversion. Note: The parts listed are for a T5 or T5Z transmission. Swapping to an aftermarket tranny (example: TKO, 3550, T56, etc.) will require a slightly different list of parts. These questions may be answered in the new Q&A list that is under developement. Things you'll need: Parts Starter index plate Bell housing/scatter shield Pivot ball T5/T5Z transmission Shifter Shifter knob Shifter weather seal Shifter boot Flywheel Clutch kit (pressure plate, clutch disc, and throw out bearing) Pilot bearing Clutch fork Clutch cable Clutch cable clip (secures the cable to the bell housing) Pedal Assembly Clutch quadrant Speedometer gear Back-up light harness (Ford part# E7ZZ-15525-A) T5 transmission cross member Exhaust hanger Bolts: Upper bell housing bolts (or washers to make up the extra length) Pressure plate bolts Starter plate to bell housing bolts Transmission to bell housing bolts Tools Torque wrench Complete socket set (standard and metric) Screw drivers (phillips and flat head) Assortment of wrenches (standard and metric) 12 point, 12mm socket (for the driveshaft) O2 sensor socket (optional) Extension(s) approx. 36" long Jack Jack stands Now that you have an idea on the parts and tools needed for the conversion, it's time to brake down the procedure. There are basically 2 parts: Under-the-car and inside-the-car. Under-the-car is the heavy, major conversion work. It's basically the removal of the AOD and the installation of the T5(Z). There is no real "modification" to be done. The only thing that need to be "modified" is the opening for the shifter. The metal i...
