t5 to aod tranny swap

joey308 · 11-19-2006

Im going to do a t5 to aod tranny swap and i have everything to do it and just wondering if i would need to change the main wiring harness or could i use the t5 one?I know i need to change the computer from a9l to a9p.Thanks.

systronic · 11-19-2006

why????????
i dont think you MUST change the computer either.. the aod has no electronic controls.

One_Quik_Pony · 11-19-2006

I'm performing the same swap. I believe you only need to change the short harness from the transmission plug to the plug under the car. Its only about a foot long. The AOD has one four-wire plug, and the T5 has two two-wire plugs.

You may have to connect the additional two wires together, as they are a loop from the clutch safety switch.

The A9L should work fine with the AOD, not the other way around, though! Ask me how I know!

joey308 · 11-20-2006

I was told you cant use a a9l for an aod because it is for a 5 speed but you can use a a9p auto for a 5 speed.And how do you know?

91'lxnotch5.0 · 11-21-2006

you guys are really going to aod's? just wondering why/what advantages? gained or lost from t5 to aod? cause mines an aod and kinda had the urge to row my own gears once in a while, im still open minded but just would like the feedback to pick best route etc to keep the aod or ditch it. well i know the advantage is no missed shifts but just curious what the norm is switching too from both sides.

NOSty Pony · 11-21-2006

my 88 GT has an AOD. its built with stall and B&M shifter. but if i had the money i would change to a T-5 in a hoof beat.