considering an auto swap. what year trans should i look for?

stangbanger856

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Im going to start putting together a kit soon and right now im looking for a trans. I want a 4R70 because I drive on the highway to much so I need the O.D.

What year mustang should I get one from if that even matters? I found one from a 01 GT locally and he wants $300 (just the trans) and another one from a 97 and he only wants $50. both will be taken apart and beefed up before install but right now just want to know which one is the best to start with.

Sorry for the Newb sounding questions but this auto stuff is new to me.
 

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You will want a 99-04 4R70W and pretty much the rest of the parts from it. Wiring harness, drive shaft, shifter, cables and such.
 

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I agree, get the newer one. All you will really need off the 4R70W harness are the plugs that connect to the trans... I used my stock T56 harness for the rest of the swap
 

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