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fordkid

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Hey, I have searched and didn't find much on this subject, plenty of info on going the other way. so let the hate mail begine. especially since I am considering doing this to a 01 Bullitt.

the reason I am thinking of doing this is my brother doesn't need to be driving a manual, his trans and clutch is shot, I think an auto would be much better for him.


anyways, as mentions the car is an 01 bullit. question is what years can I be looking for parts, will anything from 96 up work. or does it have to be specific.


beside the transmission, torque converter, shifter/linkage, colling lines, flexplate and possible a yoke, what else would I need. could I just simply mount an aftermarket tranny cooler so I wouldn't have to change the radiator. what about the cross-member.


Thanks
Ford Kid

 

must2j

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I know you will need a auto tranny wiring harness and a auto computer. I am pretty sure you can use your stock crossmember. I don't think you will need a new yoke but you may need a shorter driveshaft. A lot of these depends on what auto you go with. If you go with a built auto and the output shaft on the tranny is 31 spline then you would need a new yoke (stock is 28 spline). In 96 to 98 autos they have a mechanical speedometer, but you might beable to reuse yours. Hope this helps...



Jay

 

Don 95Vert

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I did that with our old '95 Mustang and have a tech article on our web site in the tech section LaSota Racing not all things will apply to your car, but things like shifter mounting will apply.
Don

 

Flghtmstr1

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If he wishes to use a 4R70W, he can re-use the driveshaft but will need the auto yoke. I know this because when installing my aluminum driveshaft, I needed to swap the yoke from my stocker to the new driveshaft.

 

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fordkid

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That's too bad about the 96 to 98's, theres a guy in town who was side swipped in his 98 auto and is parting it out. thought I could just get all the parts off of the car, but I think it would be best to stay away from the mechanical speedo, so the search begines for a 99 and up car or parts.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.
Ford Kid

 

MaxedGT

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The 99+ transmissions have several upgrades. I'd suggest going with an 01 or later. They shift better and are stronger. I can't spell dirrable!!!!!!

 

CobraRed_96_GT

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MaxedGT said:

The 99+ transmissions have several upgrades. I'd suggest going with an 01 or later. They shift better and are stronger. I can't spell dirrable!!!!!!

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Not necessarily more durable, they still suffer from the same heat/TC shudder/accumulator deterioration problems - but are tweaked a bit different. Make sure to install a big stacked plate tranny cooler with it as well

 

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You'd need an EEC and a pedal box. I'd buy the bullitt pedal box if youre going to do it.

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