SICK OF AOD, what 5-SPEED IS BEST?

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I've got a 2000 GT and I am sick of the boring old Automatic, I'm wanting a 5-speed, 6-speed is too expensive. What 5-speed would be the best for me? And if anyone could provide information on everything I will need for the swap would be awesome. Websites or just your info would be great. Thanks.

 

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Technically your automatic transmission isn't an AOD, it's a 4L60E. We know what you meant, though

As far as 5 speed swap... I'd say get the 5spd/pedal setup out of a wrecked 99+ GT and work with that.

In all honesty, it would be far easier to trade your car in on a 5spd similar model then to swap it over. Just my .02$.

 

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i would have to agree its would be a ton of cash to swap out a tranny like that! but for me .02$ i think auto is way better the manual anyway.......

 

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i would have to agree its would be a ton of cash to swap out a tranny like that! but for me .02$ i think auto is way better the manual anyway.......

 

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i would have to agree its would be a ton of cash to swap out a tranny like that! but for me .02$ i think auto is way better the manual anyway.......

 

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lol dont know wtf happen there sorry........

 

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70stangcoupe said:

Technically your automatic transmission isn't an AOD, it's a 4L60E. We know what you meant, though

As far as 5 speed swap... I'd say get the 5spd/pedal setup out of a wrecked 99+ GT and work with that.

In all honesty, it would be far easier to trade your car in on a 5spd similar model then to swap it over. Just my .02$.

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actually i think it's a 4R70W or something like that lol

 

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tarch said:

actually i think it's a 4R70W or something like that lol

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Yeah 4L60E is a Gm transmission

Also, autos arent that bad, you just need the right mods to get her to pick up. If you want to convert your car to manual youd be better off trading it in for one instead.














Chit look at the time

 

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you could get a complete swap parts package for boutz 500/600 bucks dude with harness, ecu, clutch, etc etc

 

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tarch said:

you could get a complete swap parts package for boutz 500/600 bucks dude with harness, ecu, clutch, etc etc

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Got a link?

 

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modulardepot.com ... classifieds... those things are all over the place... mostly T45's but there are a lot of 3350 or whatever it was

 

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The 4R70W swap to a T-45 in your 00 GT will be quite easy.
The swap is pretty straight forward to my knowledge.

 

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QB_Mustang_10 said:

I've got a 2000 GT and I am sick of the boring old Automatic, I'm wanting a 5-speed, 6-speed is too expensive. What 5-speed would be the best for me? And if anyone could provide information on everything I will need for the swap would be awesome. Websites or just your info would be great. Thanks.

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Why don't you get a shift kit like TransGo, It really wakes up your transmission, I installed it myself when I had the 4R70W and it really made a difference and my old ride a lot more enjoyable and faster. Research for it and you will probably like it, besides it is a much cheaper alternative (it cost around $100, and is easy to install as long as you are carefull).

Right now I have a 02 GT manual, but I'm thinking about going for a 06 GT auto and then install a Shift kit, that would be a sweet ride.

 

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I've been researching this as well. I assisted (finding parts/etc) in my 3.8L to 4.6L swap, so obviously I'll be doing this one. I'm eventually going from a 4R70w to *hopefully* the T-56 provided I find a decent deal on eBay. I have a fairly complete list of parts if needed... hmm 99 3.8L auto to 99 4.6L 6 spd...

 

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Forget T45's and T3650's......go for a new top of the line TKO.

Then build up the rear end and do some 6000RPM clutch dumps onto ET Drags.

 

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http://www.stangparts.com
They do up packages for transmission swaps with everything included for low prices. (used)

 

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i know how you feel..i got rid of my high 12 second 98 z28 vert automatic..(only had exhaust,lid,ram air,gears) for this 02 gt vert that probably runs 14s..but its a 5spd,i'll take a slower car aslong as its a stick..and i'll just make it faster..but the automatic in a LS1 isnt so bad,its actually fun flooring it and watching it takeoff like a bat out of hell..the ones in GTs are frickin SLUSH BOXES..its like a go-cart, like a mario kart go-cart..and its ugly

 

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I've got a friend that has a "slush-box" and although i hate automatics his GT's automatic seems to shift and handle power just fine.

I'm a stick shift man from now until the end of my days

kirkyg

 

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di0de said:

I've been researching this as well. I assisted (finding parts/etc) in my 3.8L to 4.6L swap, so obviously I'll be doing this one. I'm eventually going from a 4R70w to *hopefully* the T-56 provided I find a decent deal on eBay. I have a fairly complete list of parts if needed... hmm 99 3.8L auto to 99 4.6L 6 spd...

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If i am correct this is a 6 speed... you may regret it... I doubt any GT needs a 6 speed...

 

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why would he regret going to a 6 spd? . if he plans on doing road racing or auto x then the 6 spd would be better suited since he would have more use out of the gear sets.