AOD Transmissions

[radioman2002]

Any tranny experts out there, I am attempting to move a 86 CVPI 5.8L transmision into a 89 CVLX with a 5.0 EFI. Are there any differences in the torque converter, such as counter weights? And are there any other concerns that I should have to worry about. thanks

[Mercracer]

No concerns. Keep the 302 flexplate with the 302, and bolt the 351 AOD up. One thing that you will notice is that the 351 AOD shift pattern is 2-D-O/D instead of 1-D-O/D

[spidermann59]

Dear Mercracer, How much trouble to change the shifter and valvebody on an AOD? My '89 GM fryed and I picked up a '87 CV aod. but the shifters are different best ideas? The auto recyclers are looking for an '88 or '89 should I wait? Thanks David

[radioman2002]

Its not real hard, I changed the shifter from an 86 to work on my 91. BTW it's a lot eaisier to do it when the trans is out, not like I did with the trans in the car.