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| Alphabet
Soup -
A brief overview of Ford's past 35 years of automatic transmissions |
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| AOD-E / 4R70W and
AOD Fundamentals -
An introduction to these popular transmissions |
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| AOD-E / 4R70W and
AOD Upgrades -
Useful tips for improved performance and durability for these and other transmissions |
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| Where to Start -
What to look for when purchasing used AOD-E/4R70W and AOD units |
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| C-4 and C-6 Transmissions
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Simple and sturdy |
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| E4OD Transmissions
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Tips for Lightning and other truck owners |
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| A4LD, 4R44E, 4R55E
and 5R55E Transmissions -
"The little E4OD" |
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| Torque Converter
Upgrades -
Is your launch out to lunch? |
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| Retrofitting and Adaptation
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Advice for installing new transmissions in special applications |
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| Conclusion |
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