I've got a 5.0 HO in my '85. I also am using the AOD ford tans. I did the conversion about a year ago and it took me about a month to complete. It's awesome. I haven't had any problems with it since the conversion. I've drag raced it and have not babied it a bit. I use the stock tcase with a V6 rear axle with 5.29's and a spool. Lockright up front. The funny part is I still get 18mpg on the highway. Oh ya, I'm selling it in order to restore my '72 Bronco which I will also put a 5.0 HO/AOD in. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />