Looking for someone to do a auto to T5 swap in Tampa area

[twogts4us]

...for my son's 92 LX 5.0L vert. The auto is trashed, slipping badly. Also the main deal is leaking. It needs some help.
I'm looking for someone who can do this swap from start to finish, providing all the necessary parts, and making it look like it came from the factory with the 5 spd. Is there anyone in the Tampa area that can do it and do it right?

Thanks!
Chris

 

[Notchbck93]

Shame you aren't in the Chi-town area...this is old hat for me. I've done the conversions both ways.

'91 auto to man

'89 man to auto.

 

[Shaolin Crane]

Ask stykthyn, im sure he'll do it for a case of beer and a hannie

 

[stykthyn]

I don't drink beer. A case of sailor jerry and you provide all the parts.

 

[twogts4us]

LOL - thanks guys, but I'm looking for a little closer to the Tampa area, and, ideally, a professional shop. If I was to supply the parts myself, I'd need a complete shopping list.

 

[Shaolin Crane]

All the people on these boards have probably done it just as many times as a shop has.

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

clay AKA stykthyn aka fox wrangler, can do it, the swap is simple, might as well save some money, or give him some and let him do it, it wont take but a day or so (depending on how much alcohol is consumed and or camels smoked)

 

[1993SSP]

If I were closer I'd be glad to help you out, I've done 3 or 4 swaps, pretty simple once you get all the AOD crap out of the way.

 

[mob]

I dont think he is looking for someone to help him out. I think he is looking for someone to just do the work. Like a business transaction, "I pay you, you do the work". You should check out the Orlando area, there are a few reputable mustang shops around here and not to far of a drive, the question is, how much are you willing to pay?

 

[stykthyn]

For a shop to scrounge everything and then labor I easily see this hitting 1500 dollars if not more.

 

[twogts4us]

I dont think he is looking for someone to help him out. I think he is looking for someone to just do the work. Like a business transaction, "I pay you, you do the work".

Bingo!

You should check out the Orlando area, there are a few reputable mustang shops around here and not to far of a drive, the question is, how much are you willing to pay?

That's a good idea - ORL is not too far.

I guess I wouldn't mind assembling the parts, but I really don't want to do the work myself. When my 02 GT was totaled, my back was also wrecked. Sliding underneath a car has lost its appeal.

So, does anyone have such a shopping list? I guess I'd be seeking a rebuilt T5 (as opposed to used...or 'new'). I also know I'd need a bellhousing, pedal assembly, beyond that I really don't know...

 

[stykthyn]

Bell housing
Transmission
Clutch fork and throw out bearing
Shifter
Lower and upper shift boot
Tunnel trim ring. Only found on t5 cars
Speedo sensor
Neutral safety switch
Pedal assembly
Clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster
Clutch cable
Beer
Smokes
Hamburgers
Doublehump crossmember
Clutch
Flywheel
Console trim for new shifter
Bandaids
Tylenol
Sailor jerry
Spring for new bolts,nuts, and pedal covers. Maybe a new shift knob if you don't like the stocker.

 

[FoxGT87]

check out Astro Performance for a rebuilt transmission, Tony is awesome to work with. i personally bought their cobra spec T5 and got it for just south of a grand. he lives about 3 hours north of st. pete (driving in some hellishness rain) you can get a good transmission for a good price just by going to pick it up from him. but seriously check out Astro Performance, they got a rebuilt unit for as little as 600 bucks IIRC. that way you know that you are getting a top perfectly built tranny with a warranty.

Tony could also help you with pretty much all of the other parts you need to slap this project together. he has a warehouse with nothing but manual trans. i almost believe he deals with mostly T5s.

 

[twogts4us]

Bell housing...

Can I substitute Aleve for Tylenol? Seriously, thanks very much for the list...

check out Astro Performance for a rebuilt transmission, Tony is awesome to work with. i personally bought their cobra spec T5 and got it for just south of a grand. he lives about 3 hours north of st. pete (driving in some hellishness rain) you can get a good transmission for a good price just by going to pick it up from him. but seriously check out Astro Performance, they got a rebuilt unit for as little as 600 bucks IIRC. that way you know that you are getting a top perfectly built tranny with a warranty.

Tony could also help you with pretty much all of the other parts you need to slap this project together. he has a warehouse with nothing but manual trans. i almost believe he deals with mostly T5s.

...and thank you for the lead. I looked into Astro a long time ago...I can't even recall what I was looking for. I'll contact Tony and see what he can do for us.

THANKS VERY MUCH!

 

[twogts4us]

Holy double posts Batman...