Where to buy an AOD?

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I have customer whom wants an AOD in his convertible Cat. I usually have them rebuilt locally, but lately shops have been taking months to do simple 1 week job. If you were going to buy a basic AOD ( read NO racing,just a simple B&M shift kit) from a online place where would you go?

Thanks, Bill

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I’ve dealt with monster transmissions before. It wasn’t an aod it was a Gm tranny and it was for a higher horsepower application. They might not be the cheapest but I found them reasonable, they have a warranty, and at the time anyways free shipping in the US. I live just across the border so they shipped it close to the border and I ran across and grabbed it. If your local guys arent cutting it I would look at them.

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Gearstar is local to me so I can avoid shipping. But I’ve heard lots of pro builders all across the country using their units for their customers.

http://gearstar.net/

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I wouldn’t go anywhere that puts a B&M shift kit in an AOD. I build AODs, but I don’t export. Sorry, not much help.

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Have you looked at Summit or Jegs

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Although, I might export if I were to charge Gearstar’s prices.

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http://www.monstertransmission.com/AOD-Master-Conversion-Package_c_5825.html

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Thanks for the pointers! I have had very good results w/ the basic B&M shift kit. Not too harsh shifts.

I had an AOD built for the wife’s Cat & the guy decided to install a kit that about broke your neck & each shift was accompanied by a chirp & the car moved sideways. Not what she wanted. Thus the B&M kit which has worked perfectly for over 20 years in my vert! If it works use it!

Thanks, Bill

P.S. I have a newly rebuilt AOD-M w/ deeper gear set and a aggressive shift for sale!!!

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I’ve used the b&m kit before, with pretty good results. I have also used the TCI which I prefer more. Now, I would just use the constant pressure valve body. No more worries about the TV cable, firmer shifts, more adjustability as far as part throttle shifts. Well worth $300 for what you get, and you no longer have a kickdown that also controls line pressure.

TCI makes several levels of AOD from a street tranny to all out racing, and are available from many of your speed (shop that is) suppliers.

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Did you find an AOD?