[jdub]

I want to go from automatic to a manual. What parts do I need as well as what are the best parts (upgrades rather) and what transmissions are better than others? Which tranny would be ideal? I have a 98 GT.

Thanks for the help.

[WNTS 2RN]

It's been said before that yes the swap is possible, but with the amount of our cars that exist, you might be better off seling your auto, and buying a stick.

[jdub]

I have too much in the car to sell it. Eventually I'll get another, and I'll be able to shop around and choose what I want but eight now I want this one, and for it to be more personal lol.

[VinceS2K]

^^im in the same boat as this guy.

car's a auto, and im dying for a standard.

yes it would be easy to sell mine and get a standard, but i have to much invested in it (not money per-say more sentimental)

i just gotta find a donor car.

[Everett]

T45 fits,t3650 fits .... T45 came in years up to 2001 after that was t3650... Gear ratios are about the same... The swaps hard part is the pedals... And installing them... Good luck it is a pita

[SWEET2KSTANG]

pita? not that bad.

[WNTS 2RN]

What about beefing up the auto and enjoying the bracket racing?

[VinceS2K]

im not into drag racing.

i have new jersey motorsports park 15 miles from my house.

and i can sign up for a instruction course, and after that, go around WHENEVER i want.

i really want a standard to do that, because with a auto, it wont be as fun.

heres a link to an overview of the tracks.
:]

NJMP Track Information

[jdub]

Everett, thanks for the input. and i cant just beef it up. A stick is more fun and what i really want.

[wicked96gt]

Originally Posted by Vince's98 im not into drag racing. i have new jersey motorsports park 15 miles from my house. and i can sign up for a instruction course, and after that, go around WHENEVER i want. i really want a standard to do that, because with a auto, it wont be as fun. heres a link to an overview of the tracks. :] NJMP Track Information

I am in the same boat as you with having a auto and wanting a stick. So i decided that im going to beef up the auto and put a ratchet shifter on. That way i can still shift gears and also not worry about missing a gear.

[jdub]

Where are you getting a ratchet from?

[wicked96gt]

Originally Posted by jdub Where are you getting a ratchet from?

I havent decided yet. I have the idea in my head its just not getting done for about 6 months when im done with bootcamp. I am thinking about going with B&M though if they make one for our trans.

[V8POWA!]

im just going to get a b&m hammer shifter and call it a day. since i already had my auto trans rebuilt once, might as well use it...cant get all the money that i put into it anyways

[jdub]

Yeah they make a hammer.

[SWEET2KSTANG]

its not a wise thing to manually down shift these cars. if i remember right, when not at WOT, line pressure drops.

[jdub]

You mean with a hammer, or an auto converted to a manual?

[VinceS2K]

he means an auto.

[SWEET2KSTANG]

down shifting an auto.

[Everett]

Agreed.... A mustang is far more fun manual... I wish you all the best with your build... Start a thread and keep us posted with your progress

[casper gt]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG its not a wise thing to manually down shift these cars. if i remember right, when not at WOT, line pressure drops.

when their stock, yes, but when there stock you cant maually shift them properly either.

a couple of hours & this kit,
TransGo Performance AODE-HD2 - TransGo Performance Shift Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
fixes both problems.

then you can hold the trans in any gear, up or down.