Swapping in a latemodel overdrive transmission, namely the t5 manual and the aod automatic, is a straighforward swap for 289, 302, 351 equipped cars. How to swap a sixspeed manual transmission into a fox mustang. I have a manual wiring harness but ive heard that i can reflash my auto pcm via dealer. So ive had my car for about 5 years now and ive decided to make the switch from auto to manual. Vehicle is a 2018 mustang gt equipped with the new 10speed 10r80 automatic transmission, performance package 1, 401a equipment. The automatic is nice in traffic, but i kind of yearn for a manual. I dont know if i should go with the tko600 with the road course gearing or the. Hi i recently got my 2000 mustang gt auto and i cant stand this auto tranny. T5 swap, t5 conversion, mustang t5 swap, auto to manual. The whole reason we got it auto was because she was going to drive it also, but she has. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. It would be much better and cheaper just to have your transmission fixed versus doing the swap.
I imagine a hard ecu swap will be required to control the 10 speed in older cars, which then brings in. This is everything that you need to do an automatic to manual conversion. You dont need the trans crossmember, but you will have to modify the stock one. Improve the driving dynamics of your mustang with these manual transmission swap options from. So im new to this but my problem is that when i bought the car it had a misfire code p0307 which was misfire cylinder 7, and it also takes a while to shift into the next gear. We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto salvage. I was the first guy to do this on a 05 mustang gt back in late 05. Anyways, i regret not getting the manual tran, my girl doesnt even drive my car.
Ford manual transmission clutch pedal to idler shaft lever rod white bushing oem. Get free 2011 mustang gt automatic vs manual 2011 mustang gt automatic vs manual 1993 mustang cobra build. I would assume that the actual tuning, interface work differences between the gt500 and mustang gt electronics and associated wiring harness work would be much less going with a manual valve body. Ive contacted a couple dealers and they said they cant do any of that.
Auto to manual transmission swap 95 gt ford mustang forums. Transmission diagnostic guide nailpounder, cdx automotive, nyuk98gt narrow down your mustang s automatic or manual transmission problems with this guide. How to save money on a 6r80 auto swap coyote mustang youtube. Mustang t5 manual transmission swap kit w driveline 7993.
Unlike the gt and mach 1s, the cobra has no provision in the main harness. Auto to manual trans swap 02 mustang part 1 youtube. With a 3speed automatic and a throttlebodyinjected 3. Motul 104997 automatic for sale manual transmission parts. I wanted to know a couple things on what tranny you guys recommend. In fact on most early fords, the swap is so easy it makes you wonder if ford was thinking ahead. Working on a swap for a customer going from manual to automatic in his 2015 mustang. Why you should coyote swap your 9904 new edge mustang easy swap. 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.
I need to caveat this request for adviceassistance from the forum by saying that im not anywhere near as familiar with the various. I took out the mt82 6 speed manual and replaced it with a 6r80 6 speed auto. We take a ford transmission from a vintage mustang and go over the steps of how to swap it out with an overdrive, in addition to converting an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. T5 swap, t5 conversion, mustang t5 swap, auto to manual transmission. Why you should neverever manual swap a mustang and why you should. 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. 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. Researching these forums has been really helpful for me, so ill leave some details of my trans swap to maybe help others down the road. So i recently purchased my first car, about 3 months ago, i bought a 2014 v6 mustang premium. Automatic to manual tranny swap modded mustang forums.
Ive seen many people spend unnecessary amounts of money swapping a 6r80 into a ford mustang that came equipped with a manual. S197 mustang tranny swap automatictomanual transmission. We follow along as this 2005 ford mustang gt convertible has its original 5r55s automatic transmission replaced with a tremec 3650 5speed manual. It is a daily driver, but i will take it to the drag strip once or twice and to a road course too. Ive had several manual valve body and a reverse manual valve body auto transmissions in different non dd cars and always enjoyed them. I dont want to do a full stock replacement because ive often heard that the 5r55s automatic transmission that 0509 mustangs were. Sending as much as the bolts as possible for installation. Its an automatic and ive been really wanting to swap it to a manual for the 2 years i had it.
If anyone is looking to do a manual to auto swap trade with me or is looking to sell their manual trans, please dm me. While you cant easily turn a manual transmission in a car into an automatic transmission, what you can do is to replace the clutchtransmission system into a torque converter automatic transmission that was available for that car. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. I have never done the swap, but i know what is involved since i have taken apart both an automatic sn95 and a manual sn95. How to save money on a 6r80 auto swap coyote mustang.
Auto to manual swap god help me mustang forums at stangnet. 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. Bangin gears in a fox mustang is about as american as you can get. If you have a 992000 mustang gt and need the 8 bolt flywheel, we can swap it out.
Is it possible to convert a car with a manual transmission. Rodney from wholesale automatics explains what is involved in converting a vehicle from manual to automatic something that is becoming more popular with some of. Ford mustang cobra automatic transmission swap muscle. In order to swap your automatic transmission for a manual or vice versa if thats your objective, youll need to disconnect the current coupling material and install the new one. In the case of drews 2000 mustang gt, it came with a 4r70w automatic transmission, which worked great. Swapping out a slushbox automatic in favor of a t45 5. Auto to man ual trans swap 02 mustang part 1 garrett grantham. Part one will cover interior tear down such as removing the center console. Auto to manual swap looking for a manual transmission for. Ford mustang cobra automatic transmission swap when automatics attack tech. Featuring a bunch of motul 104997 automatic on sale online. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which.
Your best bet is to find a guy like the previous poster to go the other way. Short throw shifters are one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your mustang, and can greatly improve the shifting experience for shift stick. Bmw series 540i with manual gearbox and technic oil capacity automatic transmission fluid change for sale swap coding conversion level check m5 530i wagon reverse light 535i 528i sport. Whether you are swapping your manual mustang to a ford 6r80 transmission or finishing off a fox body coyote swap, lmr has you covered for the 6r80 swap parts you need to start and finish your conversion. Why you should neverever manual swap a mustang and why. The new tremec t56 magnum manual sixspeed transmission bolts into your 7993 mustang without modification. If you are choosing to use junk yard parts for a brake swap, more power to you, thats what i am doing. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is better.
Hey, my name is henry and i own a 2006 mustang gt, unfortunately the transmission in my car has just died right after i got the engine replaced uuuuuuugh. I did this on my 98 gt a few years back and it really wasnt that expensive. Ford transmission swap overdrive transmission upgrade. This is relatively easy and can be done with common tools. We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto salvage t45 conversion kit. My advice is buy the ford wiring diagram manual and study it as far as anything that ties to the transmission. You will need to do the trans, cooler and lines, enginetranny wiring harness, pcm, pedal box, shifter, flywheel, clutch package and i would suggest buying a wiring diagram manual and studying it for a while like i did. Help 2005 mustang gt auto to manual swap mustang forums. I was hoping there was someone out there looking to do a manual to auto swap.
Lets face it, stabbing the clutch and shifting the gears is the essence of performance driving. I was the 1st to swap from auto to manual in an 05 gt. Auto a9p or equivalent manual a9l or equivalent you can also run a mass air ecu in a 8688 mustang, if you do a maf conversion. Complete auto to manual swap 20052009 mustang gt s197. In this stage of your mustang t5 conversion, you will need to source a manual brake pedal assembly. 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 da1 or equivalent manual vm1 or equivalent the 8993 mustang uses a mass air ecu. It has an automatic transmission though and i want to swap to a manual. It was easier than i thought, but homework is the key for sure. There will also be entirely new pedal assemblies that are required, and, of course, the shifter and connecting components. In this video i take you along with me to see the process of auto swapping my 2014 mustang gt. There are plenty of good used parts in the junk yards. Transmission swap into a 2002 mustang gt modded mustang. Acces pdf mustang automatic to manual swap mustang automatic to manual swap 1993 mustang cobra build.
As cars get newer, this swap is harder and harder due to newer technologies. You dont need a 5speed ecu, but you will need a tune. Before i go forward with the swap i want to be completely clear on the wiring harness and pcm portion of the swap. Remove auto transmission, flexplate, shifter save all small nuts that hold shifter down, youll need 2 for the manual shifter, front fascia, trans cooler, lines. I imagine that the new 10 speed auto will run on a completely new ecu, meaning no amount of coding will update the old ecu if it physically cant support it. New manual transmission clutch fork release pivot stud for 8204 ford mustang gt. Or if anyone has all the parts i need for a swap for cheap id appreciate it. While removing all of your parts, make sure to keep up with what went where.
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