tranny help

[Banger91]

I have a 5.0 out of a 96 ford explorer and swapped it into my 91 ford ranger. I used the explorer tranny but I can't find an adapter for it anywhere. I'm looking for and adapter so I can bolt up my old 4.0ltr t-case.

Any help would be great. Thanks

 

[V8 Level II]

Contact Advance Adapters. The extension housing adapters listed for the AOD also work on the AODE/4R70W but require an additional oiling modification kit.

http://advanceadapters.com/product/1805/50-8404.html
http://advanceadapters.com/index.php?p=view_product&product_id=2308

BTW, this AOD adapter is listed as being for the BW1350 t-case but your 1354 is the same pattern.

 

[Banger91]

Sweet thanks! and that will bolt up to my old 4.0ltr t-case right?
So then I just need to modify my drivelines and what type of oil cooler kit do I need to buy?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Mac]

Just got to thinking about that trans, isn't it computer controled?
Dave

 

[V8 Level II]

Just got to thinking about that trans, isn't it computer controled?
Dave

Yes but it's controlled by the engine's PCM. I'm assuming that was swapped too.

 

[V8 Level II]

Sweet thanks! and that will bolt up to my old 4.0ltr t-case right?
So then I just need to modify my drivelines and what type of oil cooler kit do I need to buy?

Thanks for your help!

That adapter should work fine but I'd check with AA to be sure.

The 96 Explorer has a factory engine oil cooler to the lower radiator hose. The transmission fluid runs through a radiator heat exchanger and an aux oil-to-air cooler.

 

[Lost4Words]

to install the adapter you will need to gut the trans. ... just a heads up on that ... if your going to do it yourself make sure you have a mannal and a very clean work place .. i would say if you go through all of that you should get a rebuild kit and rebuid it right away

 

[RangerSVT]

That adapter should work fine but I'd check with AA to be sure.

The 96 Explorer has a factory engine oil cooler to the lower radiator hose. The transmission fluid runs through a radiator heat exchanger and an aux oil-to-air cooler.

The factory cooler on the explorer will not work on TTB rangers, it contacts the gearbox. You could hook it up to the oil filter relocation bracket, and plumb in the lower radiator hose to and from it, but it will b able to directly bolted to the block...
SVT

 

[Teddyzee]

The factory cooler on the explorer will not work on TTB rangers, it contacts the gearbox. You could hook it up to the oil filter relocation bracket, and plumb in the lower radiator hose to and from it, but it will b able to directly bolted to the block...
SVT

And he is referring to the steering box, for clarification.

 

[Banger91]

Yes I swapped the ecu. Is it possible to bolt up the adapter without gutting the trans?? Or would it just be a better idea to swap out the explorer tranny for an AOD?? Cause this project is pissing me off. I just want to get it finished.

 

[V8 Level II]

Your original question was about an adapter for the transfer case. It doesn't matter whether it's an AOD or an AOD-E / 4R70W - they both need the adapter kit to mate up to the Ranger's original transfer case. The AOD does not need the oiling modification kit though.

 

[Banger91]

Ok, Do you think it would be very expensive to have it put in by a tranny shop cause I have never gutted a trans before. The adapeter is over $500, and then labor to have it all done. Would it be worth it?

Once again thanks for all your help.

 

[V8 Level II]

I looked at the overall situation and decided that it would cheaper and better to swap in a manual shift BW4406 from a 1997~2003 4.2/4.6 F150. This transfer case bolts directly to the Explorer's 4R70W and the T/C linkage even bolts up to the 4R's extension housing.

Because of the size difference of this case, you'd need custom driveshaft lengths front and rear. For my 2003, the front driveshaft from the same 97~03 F150 fits with a 1310/1330 adapter u-joint. Not sure what you'd need for the front shaft of the 91 but any driveshaft shop can fix you up.

I paid under $400 total for the transfer case, front shaft and rear shaft mods. Add another hundred for the linkage and assorted parts and you're still well under what the AA 1350/1354 adapter kit and oil mod kit would have cost. On top of that, there's no need to pay to have the automatic disassembled for the kits. As a bonus, the larger transfer case is designed and intended for use behind a V8.

Downside to using the larger 4406 case? Size. The clearance to the left frame rail and the fuel tank is very close in my 03 and could need some clearancing for other years. Don't know. If you don't have the extra wheelbase of a supercab, take a lot of measurements of the truck and case before buying. The 4406 case has a large tailhousing on it, making it not only wider than the 1354 but also much longer, front to rear.

 

[Banger91]

Wow! I did not realize I had another option. The only thing I was told I could do was to either swap out the explorer tranny or buy that adapter. So that would be great! I just need to find a transfer case out of a 97 - 03 F-150 and have custom drivelines made and I'm set! Nice! Thanks for your experience and help! I have an extended cab ranger, Here's a pic.

 

[V8 Level II]

Take a look at this thread.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31551

You will probably have to make adustments for the different year and the TTB but it should work. Even though you have the supercab, I'd still check the dimensions carefully before deciding/buying.