Swapping from an automatic to a manual transmission, or vice versa, is possible. Im thinking about doing an auto to manual conversion and i wanted to get some of your opinions about it. Other interests are a dakota rt car is fast in great condition. In fact, its the connective tissue between your engine, axles, wheels and driveshaft.
What do i need to change to for this car to run as a manual should. How to change automatic transmission fluid and filter mustang gt 2003 19962004 replacement parts for a. Other items include block parts, camshafts, and lifters, as well as engine bearings and rebuilding kits. Use this handy mustang rear axle info guide to learn more. Stifflers tubular transmission crossmember t5aode4r70wtkotr3550 9498 v6gt. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle.
Or if anyone has all the parts i need for a swap for cheap id appreciate it. A friend of mine swapped his 20 from automatic to manual, it took a lot of work and he had quite a few issues along the way, but it is possible. This process should be the same for the manual transmission except for torque converter nuts. In order to swap your automatic transmission for a manual or vice versa if thats your. Ford mustang forum 2001 mustang v6 to 2001 mustang 4. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Ford performance transmission tremec magnum xl 6speed kit gt. Unlike the gt and mach 1s, the cobra has no provision in the main harness. In the case of our 2000 mustang gt project car, which is owned by technical editor johnsons son drew. D72019tt thermotec engine cooling radiator i new oe replacement.
Swapping in a latemodel overdrive transmission, namely the t5 manual and the aod automatic, is a straighforward swap for 289, 302, 351 equipped cars. I dont know if i should go with the tko600 with the road course gearing or the. We follow along as this 2005 ford mustang gt convertible has its original 5r55s automatic transmission replaced with a tremec 3650 5speed manual transmission 5. Auto to manual transmission swap 95 gt ford mustang forums. Hi i recently got my 2000 mustang gt auto and i cant stand this auto tranny. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Maybe the classic mustang that you purchased was perfect for you save for the transmission type.
The whole reason we got it auto was because she was going to drive it also, but she has. As the detroit muscle team progresses on their fox body mustang, they show you options and steps for switching from an automatic to a manual. I was hoping there was someone out there looking to do a manual to auto swap. What are the engine specs for the mustang gt coyote.
T5 swap, t5 conversion, mustang t5 swap, auto to manual transmission. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in p park automatic transmissions or 1 first manual. We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto salvage t45 conversion kit. Ive always been curious about learning to drive stick and feel a better connection to the cars capabilities. Swapping out a slushbox automatic in favor of a t45 5. Trans swap auto to manual 2001 mustang gt ford mustang. It has an automatic transmission though and i want to swap to a manual. How to save money on a 6r80 auto swap coyote mustang. Changing from an automatic transmission to a manual transmission is. Tuning an auto to manual pcm ford mustang gt 2006 hp tuners.
Ford performance mustang speedometer recalibration tool m. I wont post all the details but car is registered to my name and smoged. Feb 04, 2014 so i recently purchased my first car, about 3 months ago, i bought a 2014 v6 mustang premium. As the new edge mustangs have aged, there comes a time for either a rebuild or replacement of the factory equipped engine. How to remove 19962004 mustang transmission youtube. The internets largest ford mustang forum for all generations of ford mustangs, from classic mustangs to late model mustangs. Overall the mustang saw small changes in 2001, but check out our 2001 mustang tsbs and recalls to help with any symptoms, diagnosis, and repair info. Ever wonder what rear end is in your mustang or what is even supposed to be there in the first place. Product description t5 manual transmission swap kit with driveline this 19791993 mustang t5 transmission swap kit includes highquality components you need to convert your automatic fox body to a 5speed t5 setup. Manual transmission computer for your application gt, mach, cobra. Once the transmission is slid onto the studs you can reuse the bolts from the auto transmission and bolt it in place. In the case of our 2000 mustang gt project car, which is owned by technical. I wanted the manual tranny but my girlfriend basically forced me into the auto tran. Mustang t5 manual transmission swap kit w driveline 7993.
Auto to manual swap pcm programming 02 v6 mustang youtube. Lets face it, stabbing the clutch and shifting the gears is the essence of performance driving. A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels. I imagine an auto mustang would be similar to my auto firebird i believe they make almost the same power. If not can any parts be switched over to make it work. Car has 58k original miles and looks amazing all original paint never been in a.
The ford mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. Convert automatic to manual transmission modded mustang forums. Its alright for a while but i personally find it fairly boring. Heres how to swap from automatic to manual transmissions, or vice versa. The ford performance tremec magnum xl 6speed kit will help upgrade you to crisp, clean, confidenceinspiring shifts each and every time. Discuss your dream mustang on our ford mustang forum. Running into a problem on the road with your transmission can lead to a breakdown or accident, and thats why cj pony parts is dedicated to providing only the highest quality 2001 mustang transmission parts on. Everything in this kit is used but pulled out of a car that was running and driving, only wrecked. I did this on my 98 gt a few years back and it really wasnt that expensive.
More powerful mustang gt variants are powered by a 5. It is a daily driver, but i will take it to the drag strip once or twice and to a road course too. So i just recently completed a full 99 cobra swap engine and manual trans on my 02 gt vert that used to be auto and the car not only struggles to start cranks forever, tends to need throttle to turn over, but the car idles at 2k rpm in neutral or with clutch in. T5 swap, t5 conversion, mustang t5 swap, auto to manual.
A used t45 manual transmission conversion kit for a 2001 2004 ford mustang gt. Will an automatic transmission from a 2001 ford mustang 3. The new design, code named sn95 by ford, was still based on the fox platform, but featured dramatically new styling by patrick schiavone that incorporated some stylistic throwbacks to earlier mustangs. Its just i have never seen the swap from auto to manual transmission. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Check out this heavily modified, 2001 ford mustang bullitt with an automatic transmission swap for increased power handling. Auto to manual swap pcm programming 02 v6 mustang pcm swap and program. Car is tuned and i have a sct tuner that i can provide with the right trade. Anyways, i regret not getting the manual tran, my girl doesnt even drive my car. Ford mustang cobra automatic transmission swap when automatics attack tech. Ive seen many people spend unnecessary amounts of money swapping a 6r80 into a ford mustang that came equipped with a manual.
Hp did another auto swap in a bonestock terminator. As cars get newer, this swap is harder and harder due to newer technologies. Showcasing our varied selection of transmission auto manual on sale now. Taking things up another notch, you can also use a t5 conversion kit to swap your existing automatic transmission for a 5speed manual. Bbk longtube headers and hpipe 302 hp 309 ftlb 2015 fiesta wifes car 2002 bmw 330i. In fact on most early fords, the swap is so easy it makes you wonder if ford was thinking ahead. A used t45 manual transmission conversion kit for a 20012004 ford mustang gt. I found this in a previous post and was wondering if it would be a good idea to get these parts at a junkyard.
Transmission, flywheel, shifter with boot, shifter cable, block plate, transmission harness, pedals and computer. Used ford mustang for sale in pompano beach, florida lunnys auto. I bought a manual car pcm and he took a manual program out of a used car in their lot and loaded it into my new pcm. Turdzilla tr3650 transmission swap in this video we installed the nicks tr3650 transmission in turdzilla. Ive had my manual for about a year and a half now and i dont feel its getting old at all. I need to caveat this request for adviceassistance from the forum by saying that im not anywhere near as familiar with the various. There is a plate welded to the top of the tunnel on the. Buy the ford performance tremec magnum xl 6speed transmission kit for your 20052014 mustang gt from cj pony parts. Transmission auto manual for sale car cooling system. Used 2001 ford mustang gt deluxe 2dr convertible 4. These engines have belts, pulleys, and brackets, as well as cylinder heads and parts, and oil filter caps. In this article well go over what it takes to swap in a t5 tranmisssion into an early ford. Complete auto transmissions for ford mustang for sale ebay. Convert automatic to manual transmission modded mustang.
This listing is for a complete 5 speed conversion kit for 1999 2000 4. Ford mustang cobra automatic transmission swap muscle. The fourth generation ford mustang was an automobile produced by the american manufacturer ford for the 1994 through 2004 model years. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Auto to manual trans swap 02 mustang part 1 youtube. Auto to manual swap information modded mustang forums. Today i talked about all the parts that you are going to need to get in order to convert your car from an auto to manual transmission. For 1994 the ford mustang underwent its first major redesign in fifteen years, being introduced in november 1993 and launching on december 9, 1993. Ford mustang forum view single post 2004 mustang gt transmission swap auto to manual. Manual transmissions allow for gear changes to be made solely at the drivers discretion, for good or ill. We have 15 2001 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 21 personal use cars. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. View and download ford mustang 2001 owners manual online. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
Sometimes you find the vintage car of your dreams, but its got the wrong transmission. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford mustang when you shop the largest online selection at. So ive had my car for about 5 years now and ive decided to make the switch from auto to manual. All other cases ive seen are just people wanting to get another 5 speed manual or trying to convert from 5 speed manual to 6 speed manual. Contact nick if you need anything installed on your car. I have a 1995 gt convertible with an auto trans and im seriously looking at swapping out the current trans in favor of a manual 5 speed. Changing transmissions might not be the easiest task, but sometimes its the only way to get the car of your dreams.
This will be a pretty hard swap seeing as how new the car is. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at stangnet. We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto salvage. It would be much better and cheaper just to have your transmission fixed versus doing the swap. Sadly, the cobra wouldnt be seen again until 2003 and the bullitt wouldnt be seen again until 2008. Ford mustang gt convertible 2001 pictures, information. Trans swap auto to manual 2001 mustang gt ford mustang forum. This ford racing speedometer recalibration tool will work on the 19942004 automatic and manual mustangs as well as 20052010 manual mustangs. Lo and behold i spotted my little gem of a gt for sale at a new. May 09, 2010 how much for auto to manual transmission swap mustang. A friend of mine swapped his 20 from automatic to manual, it took a lot of work and he had quite a few issues along the way, but it. Do i need to get an entire parts car so i dont have to. Ive been thinking about swapping in a manual transmission into my car 1999 v6 3. Latemodel mustang bellhousings are available from mustang village in fontana, california.
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