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hotroddaddy · 03-25-2015, 12:24 PM

Is a 4R70W an AOD transmission? And will it fit a 302 engine?

JeffB2 · 03-25-2015, 03:09 PM

It is an updated AOD with some upgrades for strength,the down side it is computer controlled so it would require a stand alone control box to use it.The best non-computer AOD's are 1988-93's they have the best lubrication upgrades and improved valve body. To learn more detail this is a great source: http://www.becontrols.com/techguide_2.htm This shows the controller unit and other options if you get the non-computer AOD get the boost-valve kit and shift kit,the boost valve is a weak link in early AOD's so it is a must upgrade. Both transmissions will bolt up to a 302 as long as you have the correct block separator plate and flexplate with the correct balance factor.

Jimz Bird · 03-26-2015, 12:37 AM

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AODE 4R70W Class part 1 lesson 1

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03-25-2015, 12:24 PM	#1
hotroddaddy Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 86	Ford 4R70W Transmission? Is a 4R70W an AOD transmission? And will it fit a 302 engine?

03-25-2015, 03:09 PM	#2
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: Ford 4R70W Transmission? It is an updated AOD with some upgrades for strength,the down side it is computer controlled so it would require a stand alone control box to use it.The best non-computer AOD's are 1988-93's they have the best lubrication upgrades and improved valve body. To learn more detail this is a great source: http://www.becontrols.com/techguide_2.htm This shows the controller unit and other options if you get the non-computer AOD get the boost-valve kit and shift kit,the boost valve is a weak link in early AOD's so it is a must upgrade. Both transmissions will bolt up to a 302 as long as you have the correct block separator plate and flexplate with the correct balance factor.

03-26-2015, 12:37 AM	#3
Jimz Bird Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 39	Re: Ford 4R70W Transmission? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here is something you may find helpful. It is a transmission rebuild instructional course. AODE 4R70W Class part 1 lesson 1 Here is the link for all lessons. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXq...2Owo3nA/videos