[351wcat]

Could someone give me a "cliff notes" version for axle ratios. What is good, bad or indifferent. This is one area I've never paid much attention to. I've got 3.00 (according to my door tag, the tag on the rear-end is long since gone) with a 351W 2v and a FMX trans. Thanks....

 

[Logan]

Depends what your goals are. 3.00's are just fine for a daily driver or restoration.

For a performance vehicle, 3.50's or higher would be preferred. For a drag racing vehicle or a AOD tranny car, 4.11's or higher are the ticket...

 

[kvinmn]

Is there an AOD conversion kit for an FE?

Also, anyone had experience with an overdrive unit?

Contemplating the winter work schedule...

 

[Logan]

I think windsor-fox makes a FE conversion kit for the AOD.

 

[jimk351c]

A member of my local club is running a gear vendors over drive on his CJ428. He has 4.30 gears and a final drive ratio of 3.42 with the over drive. He LOVES it.

 

[Logan]

GV is great but soooooooooooooooooooooooooo expensive...

 

[jimk351c]

He paid $3500 installed @ Gear Vendors in California. I've seen used units at swap meets for cheap, though. They are out there. The funny thing is how short your driveshaft becomes after the installation. I have my eyes open for an under drive unit

 

[turtle]

Contact Lentech Automatics out of Richmond, Ontario Canada. They sell an AOD for the FE. I think it is $2995, then you'll probably need some parts from Windsor Fox as well. Good Luck.