Shift kit for 96 gt...?

jwood1389 · February 6th, 2008, 05:48 PM

So I just got a 96 mustang GT...I know not alot bout cars but there's only 1 way to learn. And first thing I'm looking at doing its turning it into a manual. I heard the cheapest way is to buy a shift kit..? Anybody know a good shift kit to look into or any opinions?

97gt · February 6th, 2008, 07:29 PM

A shift kit is for automatics. There is no cheap way to convert your auto to manual. You need to get a 5spd tranny, clutch pedal assembly, and a computer. I know those are the main things, but Im sure there is still more you need.

RandoGT · February 6th, 2008, 08:20 PM

yeah way more. not sure about a T-45 but i talked to a shop and they said they could throw a TKO in there for a 5-6 grand. so it's definitely not cheap.

96GtGoodz · February 6th, 2008, 10:53 PM

i dont think u need a computer i thought our trannies are gear drivin?

jwood1389 · February 7th, 2008, 12:21 AM

So in other words...I can't just buy a shift kit and convert it? I gotta buy a manual tranny, ect? My friend got a shift kit for his honda civic :X which was an automatic n it drives a stick now

truedeath · February 7th, 2008, 12:43 AM

Yes you need a whole tranny and a whole mess of things and time and work. This isnt a Civic either its a hell of alot more work/money for that kinda work on our cars. Your friend probably bought a hurst kit and is manually shifting his Auto tranny.

You can do it with your tranny now. Not that its too good for it but. Put it in 1. Go to desired Rpm. Push it into 2 and on.

February 6th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#1
jwood1389 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Shift kit for 96 gt...? So I just got a 96 mustang GT...I know not alot bout cars but there's only 1 way to learn. And first thing I'm looking at doing its turning it into a manual. I heard the cheapest way is to buy a shift kit..? Anybody know a good shift kit to look into or any opinions?

February 6th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#4
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 986	i dont think u need a computer i thought our trannies are gear drivin? __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*

February 7th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#6
truedeath Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ottawa ontario canada. Posts: 175	Yes you need a whole tranny and a whole mess of things and time and work. This isnt a Civic either its a hell of alot more work/money for that kinda work on our cars. Your friend probably bought a hurst kit and is manually shifting his Auto tranny. You can do it with your tranny now. Not that its too good for it but. Put it in 1. Go to desired Rpm. Push it into 2 and on. __________________ 98 GT. See Garage For Mods. 04 mazda 3 dd. the wheels of his mustang exploding on the highway like a slug from a 45. TRUE DEATH. 400hp of maximum performance piercing the night. this is black sunshine.

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February 6th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#2
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 303	A shift kit is for automatics. There is no cheap way to convert your auto to manual. You need to get a 5spd tranny, clutch pedal assembly, and a computer. I know those are the main things, but Im sure there is still more you need.

February 6th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#3
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 813	yeah way more. not sure about a T-45 but i talked to a shop and they said they could throw a TKO in there for a 5-6 grand. so it's definitely not cheap.

February 7th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#5
jwood1389 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	So in other words...I can't just buy a shift kit and convert it? I gotta buy a manual tranny, ect? My friend got a shift kit for his honda civic :X which was an automatic n it drives a stick now

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