IS A 5-Speed Worth IT?????

BlakeGT · Sep 6, 2004

Is it worth buying a 5-speed conversion kit. I currently have a Automatic. I can drive a 5-speed really good, however i am talking more because of the power you would get back! Is there anything i can get for the automatic to get it back up with the 5-speed as far as horsepower.

007 · Sep 6, 2004

A different stall, a shift kit (or jerry mod) and new gears will completely change the way the auto drives. You could even get a manual valve body if you wanted.
Youll always have the additional drivetrain loss as far I know though.

I'm saving to switch to a TKO.

WRXracer · Sep 6, 2004

I have both a 02 5 speed and a 01 auto and I like the auto better.. even though my auto will dyno less when a 5 speed I can still beat most 5 speeds in a race because ill get perfect runs everytime..

MaxMustang · Sep 6, 2004

I did the swap on a 2k in my garage.

If you do the swap yourself (with friends) it may be worth it. It was a days work. It would cost an arm and a leg to have it done by someone else.

Don't forget that on a 99+ you need to chip or replace the computer.

BrutalStang · Sep 6, 2004

i would love to change my GT to an auto, right now im looking for an auto mach1(in short wife cant drive stick) can this be done like cheaply? i never even thought about it

WRXracer · Sep 6, 2004

trade someone..

BlakeGT · Sep 6, 2004

Ampperformance. com has them.. i could get a aod-5speed for 1700 and 800 to install.

WRXracer · Sep 6, 2004

I want to try to install the 05 5 speed auto into my 01..

krly79 · Sep 6, 2004

BlakeGT said:
Ampperformance. com has them.. i could get a aod-5speed for 1700 and 800 to install.

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM www.bieberfever.com!!!!!!!!

EDIT #3: The 4.6 thread with the story from the guy

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=481095&highlight=amp

I can't find the thread that was on stangnet right now and I'm looking for the one that was on corral, but you will get screwed!

http://tidewaterracing.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18543&highlight=amp+performance

EDIT: Here is the stangnet thread. You have to register to veiw the 1320stangs site though.
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=489182&highlight=amp+screwed

another one: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=489202&highlight=amp+screwed

FallenPhoenix · Sep 6, 2004

Autos can be made just as fast as manuals with a little work. They are also a lot easier to drive consistently, and after you start to get into the 10's-9's I'd say, you better be damn good shifting to run better on a regular basis.

BLK_ROUSH · Sep 6, 2004

007 said:
A different stall, a shift kit (or jerry mod) and new gears will completely change the way the auto drives.

Agreed. If it's just the power loss that sparks the question then yes .... mod the tranny and enjoy the auto transmission in rush hour traffic.

IMHO, I can understand a 5spd conversion kit for older cars ... or hobby/track specific cars but not a daily driver less than 3 years old. Otherwise trade up.

big T · Sep 6, 2004

Yeah, it depends on what you are asking the car to do. Is it a drag racer or a bad as_ street cruiser with an occasional race? Auto/drag and 5-speed/all around fun IMO. Like some one said earlier, Ive beaten many manuals just by having an auto(similar mods of course) and I like it for racing. 5-speeds are bad as_ too, if u can drive it well, but with shift points raised, rev limit extended, quicker shifts, my auto is way better than stock...The 4:10's dont hurt either!

hahnan03gt · Sep 6, 2004

AUTO = UNFUN AND IS MADE FOR WOMEN

duece1019 · Sep 6, 2004

auto=win

WRXracer · Sep 6, 2004

haha autos made for women then all the 9 second cars at the track with built C4s must have women driving them right.. what a damn ass.. There is nothing wrong with an auto at all..

big T · Sep 6, 2004

hahnan03gt said:
AUTO = UNFUN AND IS MADE FOR WOMEN

Call it what u want for whomever, but a 700 hrpwr cobra/6-speed cant beat a 700 hrpwr cobra/auto (exact mods except trans) and Ill bet my car/house/dogs and my wifes car on that. No matter how fast u can shift, theres no way a human can shift faster than a pro built automatic, no way!

big T · Sep 7, 2004

WRXracer said:
haha autos made for women then all the 9 second cars at the track with built C4s must have women driving them right.. what a damn ass.. There is nothing wrong with an auto at all..

EXACTLY!

cgrant · Sep 7, 2004

krly79 said:
DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM www.bieberfever.com!!!!!!!!

EDIT #3: The 4.6 thread with the story from the guy

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=481095&highlight=amp

I can't find the thread that was on stangnet right now and I'm looking for the one that was on corral, but you will get screwed!

http://tidewaterracing.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18543&highlight=amp+performance

EDIT: Here is the stangnet thread. You have to register to veiw the 1320stangs site though.
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=489182&highlight=amp+screwed

another one: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=489202&highlight=amp+screwed

Agreed...if you wanna give $2500 to www.bieberfever.com...I'll cut you a deal..

Give me $2000 and I'll come over and beat the ***** outa your car with a sledgehammer.

I promise it won't take as long as it would with AMP too

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