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    #211
    they all do that...
    Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

    Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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      #212
      That's annoying. I'd rather have to do the 1-d-1 shuffle sometimes than have to install a separate switch for OD lockout.

      85 4 door 351 Civi Crown Victoria - Summer daily driver, sleeper in the making, and wildly inappropriate autocross machine
      160KMs 600cfm holley, shorty headers, 2.5" catted exhaust, 255/295 tires, cop shocks, cop swaybars, underdrive pulley, 2.73L gears.
      waiting for install: 3.27's, Poly bushings, boxed rear arms, 2500 stall converter, ported e7's, etc

      06 Mazda 3 hatch 2.3L 5AT (winter beater that cost more than my summer car)

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        #213
        Originally posted by mrltd View Post
        they all do that...
        My bad, didn't know.

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          #214
          Originally posted by johnunit View Post
          That's annoying. I'd rather have to do the 1-d-1 shuffle sometimes than have to install a separate switch for OD lockout.
          Good plan, if you like prematurely cooked transmissions! (or so I'm told)

          I drove an '08 F-150 with the pushbutton OD, and found it to be heaps and oodles better than the AOD shift pattern. And besides, I feel that any valvebody that allows me to both lock out Overdrive AND manually select Second, is a Very Good Thing.


          Mike: So all the non-solenoid aftermarket VBs just have no OD lockout, is that the deal?
          2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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            #215
            Originally posted by johnunit View Post
            That's annoying. I'd rather have to do the 1-d-1 shuffle sometimes than have to install a separate switch for OD lockout.

            With the OD lockup you get a true manual 2nd gear. No worrying about it downshifting to 1st when you don't want it to. Though, it all depends on the type of driving/racing you do.
            Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

            Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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              #216
              If you tow, having that button / switch is real handy. No risk of overshooting the D position, just tap the button as needed. Also the proper second gear with no risk of premature trans failure is a nice bonus. If you had a slap shifter, its impossible to shuffle an AOD, so such a valve body is mandatory for effective use of that kind of shifter.


              I don't think all aftermarket valve bodies do the electric OD lockout, but those do exist. Honestly I'd rather Ford just designed the damn thing to have one more detent in the first place. If you've ever driven a GM product with a 200R4 or 700R4, they have a full range of gear positions.
              86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
              5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

              91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

              1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

              Originally posted by phayzer5
              I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

              Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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                #217
                700R4 FTW! that 85 Pontiac Parisienne I had for a while was great to drive like an ass. The engine was beat though (needed a carb rebuild bad).

                Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
                rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)

                Originally posted by gadget73
                ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.

                Originally posted by dmccaig
                Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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                  #218
                  Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
                  If you tow, having that button / switch is real handy. No risk of overshooting the D position, just tap the button as needed. Also the proper second gear with no risk of premature trans failure is a nice bonus. If you had a slap shifter, its impossible to shuffle an AOD, so such a valve body is mandatory for effective use of that kind of shifter.


                  I don't think all aftermarket valve bodies do the electric OD lockout, but those do exist. Honestly I'd rather Ford just designed the damn thing to have one more detent in the first place. If you've ever driven a GM product with a 200R4 or 700R4, they have a full range of gear positions.
                  All companies mentioned have the option of OD lockout.
                  Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

                  Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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                    #219
                    Originally posted by P72Ford View Post
                    Anyone looking for a relatively fresh set of P heads with 1.7 RRs?
                    Actually yes. I am planning a new build for my 87 this summer, a more realistic build because I would love to have it done by fall and GT40P's are on my list. How much????
                    -2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor - Daily Driver - 17" Bullitt's, 235/55/17 Goodyear Eagles, Ex-NH State Police, best 1/4 mile time; 15.3 @ 90 mph
                    -1987 Crown Victoria 2-Door - Project - 90k miles, Summit chambered muffler, Sunpro gauges, parked since 2010, fate tbd

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                      #220
                      Well, I kind of abandoned the head swap.

                      But I was thinking $500 with the 1.7RRs.

                      If I could get $500 for them, I'd go ahead and order some TW 170s.
                      **1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Cruiser​
                      **2004 F-150 XLT 4WD RCLB: 4.6/ 4R70, 3.55, 90K Daily Driver​
                      **2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
                      **2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider

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                        #221
                        any idea when you would be dealing with suspension?

                        1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
                        1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
                        1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
                        2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
                        2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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                          #222
                          Probably not this year.

                          You're wondering about the springs, aren't you?

                          I want to drive the car a little bit with the ones in there. If I decide its ok, they may stay. But I may go with something much milder to help with weight transfer.
                          **1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Cruiser​
                          **2004 F-150 XLT 4WD RCLB: 4.6/ 4R70, 3.55, 90K Daily Driver​
                          **2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
                          **2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider

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                            #223
                            how did you know? i was just wondering cause, im doing a spring swap this spring. i wanted to know before i went and ordered em.

                            1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
                            1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
                            1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
                            2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
                            2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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                              #224
                              Those springs ride beautifully. I was very satisfied.
                              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                                #225
                                Originally posted by P72Ford View Post
                                Well, I kind of abandoned the head swap.

                                But I was thinking $500 with the 1.7RRs.

                                If I could get $500 for them, I'd go ahead and order some TW 170s.
                                Hmmm, what brand are the rockers? Are the heads ported or anything?
                                -2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor - Daily Driver - 17" Bullitt's, 235/55/17 Goodyear Eagles, Ex-NH State Police, best 1/4 mile time; 15.3 @ 90 mph
                                -1987 Crown Victoria 2-Door - Project - 90k miles, Summit chambered muffler, Sunpro gauges, parked since 2010, fate tbd

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