Is this too much work?

[Razinhell]

I have a 2001 GT with, lowers head in shame, an automatic tranny. I hate the auto, but the deal was good at the time and i wasn't familiar with Manual at the time. I would like to change my stang over to a Manual. Is this just not worth the time and effort to do? Is it possible to put a 6-speed in?
Also on the GT i was looking at the Kenne Brown Supercharger, what would i have to change on a Stock 4.6 to make sure i don't blow up my engine? I wouldn't run more them minimal boost, i just want mid 300's hp. Any insight would be welcome.

 

[Dark Knight GT]

Hey, don't be so quick to knock the automatic. There are many racers on here than them. The 4r70w automatic in the 4.6 stangs isn't a slouch either. A high stall speed converter, tranny cooler, shift kit/valve body, and 4.10+ gears in the rear will make that auto a killer.

If you want to swap over to a five speed, you can do that too. You can also do the 6spd thing, just realize its going to be quite a bit of work and if you're not familar with tranny work, you won't be able to do it yourself.

 

[jas142]

Stay with the 4r70w. They can be much faster then manuals. If you put the money you'd spend into a manual swap into your auto tranny, you'd have a very low 13 second car without even doing any engine work.