Where to get an automatic?

06VistaBlueGT · August 25th, 2008, 08:51 AM

This is actually a question for Forensicsteve but feel free to answer if you have one.
I currently have a stick that I had 2nd gear, clutch and TOB replaced. The next time I have an issue with this trans I am going to do an auto conversion since I race it regularly. My question is, who sells the auto conversion? Also, I don't want to 5r55.

RStrick0352 · August 25th, 2008, 09:32 AM

I'm in the same boat as you as far as gettin fed up with the manual. BUT I want a 5r55s, I hear and read nothing but great things about them. I think the 5 gears would make streetabiliy so much better than a 4 speed, and TCI makes theirs to handle more power than most of us will see. Plus your computer will recognize the auto swap just by switching around th tune, the rest of the swap will be hardware stuff like the center console and pedals, and if you already have a 1 piece driveshaft it buttons up to it too.

06VistaBlueGT · August 25th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Wouldn't I need the whole wiring harness for the 5r55s? From what I understand I don't need an extra harness for the 4r70w. Also, I don't think you can put a trans brake in a 5r55s.

I looked on TCI's website and don't see the 5r55s listed.

NVM, I finally found it (I Love Google). Looks like a nice piece but I still don't think you can put a trans brake in it.

05mustang_TT_charged · August 25th, 2008, 10:27 AM

FB Performance, I am currently looking into a group buy from them in the near future.

FB Performance - PRO STREET/STRIP 4STB-E -- W/EOD & L/U (FORD MOD MOTOR)

If you order 2 you get a 5% discount on the transmission and if you order 3 or more you get 10%

RStrick0352 · August 25th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Good question, I dont know about the trans brake either. But if you run anything other than a 5r55s you'll need some sort of control I would think. Wouldnt you?

06VistaBlueGT · August 25th, 2008, 10:33 AM

I don't believe so if you're running a full manual valve body. I would think you'd need one if you ran an auto/manual valve body.

racevert · August 25th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Try Lentech for a 4r70w conversion. Len makes one of the best 4r70w trannies in the country. He has an entire kit. It is either a iull manual valve body or a stand-alone controller, which ever you want. His valve bodies are patented. I run one of his trannies in my FOX body.

05mustang_TT_charged · August 25th, 2008, 10:44 AM

They currently don't make a trans brake for the 5R55S and even if they did the trans probably will not survive any trans brake launches with 500+ rwhp heavy ass cars.

August 25th, 2008, 08:51 AM	#1
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where to get an automatic? This is actually a question for Forensicsteve but feel free to answer if you have one. I currently have a stick that I had 2nd gear, clutch and TOB replaced. The next time I have an issue with this trans I am going to do an auto conversion since I race it regularly. My question is, who sells the auto conversion? Also, I don't want to 5r55.

August 25th, 2008, 09:32 AM	#2
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm in the same boat as you as far as gettin fed up with the manual. BUT I want a 5r55s, I hear and read nothing but great things about them. I think the 5 gears would make streetabiliy so much better than a 4 speed, and TCI makes theirs to handle more power than most of us will see. Plus your computer will recognize the auto swap just by switching around th tune, the rest of the swap will be hardware stuff like the center console and pedals, and if you already have a 1 piece driveshaft it buttons up to it too. __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

August 25th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#3
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wouldn't I need the whole wiring harness for the 5r55s? From what I understand I don't need an extra harness for the 4r70w. Also, I don't think you can put a trans brake in a 5r55s. I looked on TCI's website and don't see the 5r55s listed. NVM, I finally found it (I Love Google). Looks like a nice piece but I still don't think you can put a trans brake in it. Last edited by 06VistaBlueGT; August 25th, 2008 at 09:59 AM.

August 25th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#4
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	FB Performance, I am currently looking into a group buy from them in the near future. FB Performance - PRO STREET/STRIP 4STB-E -- W/EOD & L/U (FORD MOD MOTOR) If you order 2 you get a 5% discount on the transmission and if you order 3 or more you get 10% __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

August 25th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#5
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good question, I dont know about the trans brake either. But if you run anything other than a 5r55s you'll need some sort of control I would think. Wouldnt you? __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

August 25th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#6
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't believe so if you're running a full manual valve body. I would think you'd need one if you ran an auto/manual valve body.

August 25th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#7
racevert Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try Lentech for a 4r70w conversion. Len makes one of the best 4r70w trannies in the country. He has an entire kit. It is either a iull manual valve body or a stand-alone controller, which ever you want. His valve bodies are patented. I run one of his trannies in my FOX body. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT vert Six-point chrome moly rollbar Kenne Bell 2.4 Twin-screw AFCO GT500 double-pass HE Ford Lightning intercooler pump Level 10 Stage III 5R55S Level 10 PTS billett converter Powerhouse driveshaft 11.42 @ 118.92 MPH 1.63

August 25th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#8
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	They currently don't make a trans brake for the 5R55S and even if they did the trans probably will not survive any trans brake launches with 500+ rwhp heavy ass cars. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

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