Auto to Manual
- Thread starter Jordan_J
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Jordan_J said:
the tranny of course, clutch assembly, pedal assembly, re-routing the speedo cable, I would go ahead and get a new starter..obviously you'll have to get a shifter, boot and console plate..
some things you may need are a new cross member, driveshaft and exhaust setup
edit: you also wont need to worry about the EEC when you do the swap, infact from what i heard, its recommended that you should just leave it alone because of the different wire harnesses between the two..
mike2858
Founding Member
i heard that it isnt even worth all the trouble and money to switch...maybe you should just trade your car?
mike2858 said:
Accually, its not that bad, you can get all the donor parts from a car for about $500, then maybe another $500 worth of parts, and about 15-16 hours of work w/ screwing around..
but if you already have alot of mods and stuff, its totally worth it..
For a 5 speed swap Mustang Magic quoted me 2300. That was everything and labor with a used 5 speed, cobra clutch and tri-ax. Pedal box and stuff all used from wrecked cars. I'm planning on jumping to a nice T56. I think D&D performance has a well priced kit. To me its worth it over trading my car.
mike2858
Founding Member
mike2858 said:2300...to each his own but that is 1/2 wasy to a S/C kit
good luck
I really dont want a supercharged auto. Even with my current set-up the auto doesnt give you enough control on the street (shifting while cornering etc.), and runs out of gear too early. The last thing I want is more power.
Its fine for drag racing and all, but I eventually want my car set-up more as my everyday driver / autocross, and I feel the manual tranny is far better suited for that. Once I get the T56 I'll debate on whether to stay NA or get blown, but the tranny has to come first. I never wanted an auto (wifes fault
), and would never buy one again.
stangman
15 Year Member
go to www.stangparts.com they have complete kits available there.
man i feel like their spokesperson lately, this is the 4th or 5th thread like this lately
man i feel like their spokesperson lately, this is the 4th or 5th thread like this lately
SliverStang
Member
Does anybody know what all comes in the stangparts kit. I can prolly get a 5 speed and if I had a full parts list I could goto my local junk yard and get a real good deal on all of the other stuff that I would need to do the swap. I just don't wanna get half way into the middle of it and find out that I would need somting that I didn't have, If someone knows the full list of things needed please post it up.
stangman
15 Year Member
SliverStang said:
well supposedly, it's absolutely everything you need. a while back (like a year or more) mm&ff did a article on it & that's who they called to get the kit. & it had everything in it
of course there always seems to be something that you need to go down to autozone for in the middle of a project, no matter how well preparred you are 
SliverStang
Member
c2see21 said:well supposedly, it's absolutely everything you need. a while back (like a year or more) mm&ff did a article on it & that's who they called to get the kit. & it had everything in it
You don't happend to remember the month or the title of the article do you?
stangman
15 Year Member
SliverStang said:
no it's been a while back, heck it might have been 2 years ago
. but if you write them or e-mail them, they can usually accomodate you
SliverStang
Member
Ive found a 5 speed for a good price. I just need to find out everything else that is needed for the swap.
stangman
15 Year Member
SliverStang said:
don't hold me too this, but i think someone told me in one of the other threads that mps will sell the kit, minus the tranny as well. so it might be worth checking out still
