[EasternRider1990]

I'm curious if anyone has any idea on how much it will cost to convert a auotmatic to a manual. any good websites that i can go to that will provide me with prices or something?? Looking to know what best manual trans is good. and other items. possibly do it myself so i would need some instructions. tired of automatics on the highway all day...So any websites or ideas?

[Siegedg505]

It really depends where you get the parts. if you can scrounge used parts you could get it done for under $600. if you go all new parts and still use a rebuilt T5 tranny You could spend near $1500. I don't the know the quality but Ebay has some rebuilt T5s for like $695. Or Esean I think is his name, he does quality rebuilds from what I hear.

[EasternRider1990]

What about new crate T5's. like brand new. what websites sell that kind of stuff? Does Napa do it or do i go to ford sites..? i'm planning on just pricing it now because i'll be working all summer and making decent money i'm not too worried about money.

[ReverendDexter]

I wouldn't spend the money on a brand new T-5, myself. For that kind of money you could get a used T56.

[91sleeper]

e3sean is his name and yea I would get one rebuilt. I have a pedal assy if you need one

[88Saleen]

i just did the pedal assembly on my car. im converting it from auto to manual. ITS A BITCH! lol have fun. be ready to be sore for a few days cause its not real fun

[Siegedg505]

Originally Posted by 91sleeper e3sean is his name and yea I would get one rebuilt. I have a pedal assy if you need one

How much do you want for the pedal assembly?

[91sleeper]

Around $50.

[Siegedg505]

i might have to take that off of your hands.

[91sleeper]

let me know I Will sandblast and paint them.

[EasternRider1990]

NO one has answered my questions......WHERE DO I FIND PRICED PARTS?! WHERE DO I GET FULL KITS FOR THE SWAP?!?!

[91sleeper]

try google......... you need a trans, bell housing, clutch cable, flywheel, clutch, pedal assy.

[AJHXXXIII]

Originally Posted by 91sleeper try google......... you need a trans, bell housing, clutch cable, flywheel, clutch, pedal assy.

+1 its not that hard to find if you search. Try google, ebay craigslist, there are cars at mustang salvage yards that you can take everything from. Try CJ Pony they have their own mustang salvage yard. There is one other place that sells complete conversions but I can't think of their name they are on ebay.

[dr.gonzo!]

I keep searching, and one site mentioned that you need a manual drive shaft. Is that true?

[dr.gonzo!]

EDIT: NM I found a better article that seems to have it together


FORDMUSCLE webmagazine: Mustang AOD to T5 Swap. Transmission Swap. Auto to manual conversion.



fUKC! they only let you read page one page 2 requires a subscription

[louisvilleboy89]

i have a 1988 mustang gt aod, i have went through 3 trannys so i have decided to put a manual back in it. The car use to ba a 4 cylinder 5 speed. car still has the clutch pedal, does anyone else know what else ill need to convert back to manual?

[ReverendDexter]

Originally Posted by louisvilleboy89 i have a 1988 mustang gt aod, i have went through 3 trannys so i have decided to put a manual back in it. The car use to ba a 4 cylinder 5 speed. car still has the clutch pedal, does anyone else know what else ill need to convert back to manual?

Depends what all it still has besides the clutch pedal left behind from it's original manual awesomeness. Does it still have all the switches on the clutch pedal? Does it still have the manual trans harness tail? Did someone hack that harness tail up to put the autotragic in it?

And to answer a question a few posts back, manual and automatic driveshafts interchange, but they're not identical. One is a little heavier (I forget which) due to having a collar (which I presume is for harmonic dampening) welded on it.

[steveofire]

ok go and read this how to auto to t5 swap

AOD to T5 swap procedure - Ford Mustang Forums