Tranny conversion

sk8flip67 · November 6th, 2007, 02:51 PM

a while ago i bought an auto 04 GT because i had to sit in bumper to bumper traffic almost daily. However, now my schedule changed and im never driving during rush hour anymore. Now that i have some spare time i just started looking in to making some mods on my car. I was wondering how much it would cost to switch from an auto to manual tranny... and if there would be any big problems.. personally i dont understand what has to happen to go from a 4 sp auto to a 5 or 6sp manual. thanks

RyanGT · November 6th, 2007, 03:15 PM

Personally i would just beef up what you have. Auto can be faster, but not as fun!

SWEET2KSTANG · November 6th, 2007, 06:28 PM

easily possible, there are kits to do it. price will vary on which trans you decide to go with too.

nikbait · November 6th, 2007, 06:39 PM

I often wondered that myself.

sk8flip67 · November 6th, 2007, 09:01 PM

alright thanks.. if i decide to hold out on the tranny switch and beef up the engine for now what will the auto cause me to lose.. i really dont plan on racing i just want it to sound and look good for now, but will the auto lose me power all together or just a little slower 0-60 ?

Smoothgrandmama · November 7th, 2007, 07:28 AM

an auto will lose about 6% more than an manual.

And to have someone do a conversion for You costs about 2500

03_StangGuy · November 7th, 2007, 11:26 AM

sk8flip I drive my 03 GT to work in an hour plus NYC traffic everyday

acehole · November 7th, 2007, 01:02 PM

hope this helps

thinking of doing it too

http://www.ddperformance.com/T56%20Kit%2096-04.htm

droppedbass87 · November 7th, 2007, 02:24 PM

well that kit is so pricey cuz the t56 viper tranny..im getting the whole pedal assembly and slave cylinder from a guy in the forsale classifieds for 100 bucks..everything i need to switch..and i just hand built my 4r70w to hold 500+ hp but i guess i feel like having fun in the 6 speed...plus you can get a 6 speed tranny for 1195 on ebay right now...

nikbait · November 7th, 2007, 02:36 PM

Is it possible to put a 6speed into a mach? What would be a benefit if at all?

acehole · November 8th, 2007, 01:12 PM

one more overdrive gear
you could run more rear end gear and not notice it on top end
lower rpm better mileage too

sk8flip67 · November 8th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

sk8flip I drive my 03 GT to work in an hour plus NYC traffic everyday

Your a better man than i am then lol. I despise traffic. I mean its a shame with all those ponies and nowhere to gallop. If i do the conversion i think that it wont be until the summer, after i can afford to beef up the engine. and if i cant get the parts cheap ill see if the shop around here will sponsor my car, they have Z's, benz's, g35s, skylines but no stangs

. Thanks for the info. I dont think that $3500 kit will ever happen though

November 6th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#1
sk8flip67 Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Frederick, MD & Durham,NC Posts: 239	Tranny conversion a while ago i bought an auto 04 GT because i had to sit in bumper to bumper traffic almost daily. However, now my schedule changed and im never driving during rush hour anymore. Now that i have some spare time i just started looking in to making some mods on my car. I was wondering how much it would cost to switch from an auto to manual tranny... and if there would be any big problems.. personally i dont understand what has to happen to go from a 4 sp auto to a 5 or 6sp manual. thanks

November 6th, 2007, 06:28 PM	#3
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 9,499	easily possible, there are kits to do it. price will vary on which trans you decide to go with too. __________________ right now, she is a jackstand warrior if the car was a horse, i would shoot it!!! project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

November 6th, 2007, 06:39 PM	#4
nikbait Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 629	I often wondered that myself. __________________ MACH 1 MAMA 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5 Speed, IUP, MGW Short Shifter, 8" Chrome Shorty Antenna, MRT Hood Struts, C&L CAI, Sequential Taillights, MRT Catted H-pipe with Bassani Catback, AFS 17x10.5 DD Mach 1 Style Wheels

November 7th, 2007, 01:02 PM	#8
acehole Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 312	hope this helps thinking of doing it too http://www.ddperformance.com/T56%20Kit%2096-04.htm __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o.../newstang3.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...E-MOD/sig2.jpg WHEN THE GREEN LIGHT DROPS THE BULLSHIT STOPS

November 7th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#9
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,904	well that kit is so pricey cuz the t56 viper tranny..im getting the whole pedal assembly and slave cylinder from a guy in the forsale classifieds for 100 bucks..everything i need to switch..and i just hand built my 4r70w to hold 500+ hp but i guess i feel like having fun in the 6 speed...plus you can get a 6 speed tranny for 1195 on ebay right now... __________________ fraziers transmission service..

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November 6th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#2
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 3,650	Personally i would just beef up what you have. Auto can be faster, but not as fun!

November 6th, 2007, 09:01 PM	#5
sk8flip67 Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Frederick, MD & Durham,NC Posts: 239	alright thanks.. if i decide to hold out on the tranny switch and beef up the engine for now what will the auto cause me to lose.. i really dont plan on racing i just want it to sound and look good for now, but will the auto lose me power all together or just a little slower 0-60 ?

November 7th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#10
nikbait Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 629	Is it possible to put a 6speed into a mach? What would be a benefit if at all? __________________ MACH 1 MAMA 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5 Speed, IUP, MGW Short Shifter, 8" Chrome Shorty Antenna, MRT Hood Struts, C&L CAI, Sequential Taillights, MRT Catted H-pipe with Bassani Catback, AFS 17x10.5 DD Mach 1 Style Wheels

November 8th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#11
acehole Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 312	one more overdrive gear you could run more rear end gear and not notice it on top end lower rpm better mileage too __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o.../newstang3.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...E-MOD/sig2.jpg WHEN THE GREEN LIGHT DROPS THE BULLSHIT STOPS

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