Estimated cost on auto to manual swap

Schizo995 · August 19th, 2006, 01:12 PM

My bad if its on here already, I just searched all the keywords I could think of and couldnt really find anything usefull. I just bought an 03 GT Auto (I blew up my camaro, needed a car fast, This was the ONLY GT around at the time). I hate automatics, too much maintnence, too sloppy, too boring. My dealer just said its impossble to do it, its all computer linked, blah blah blah... I thinks thats a bunch of BS. How much do you think im lookin at here all together (parts, labor, ect.) to have this swap done? I get more and more depresed everyday I gota put this POS in drive, someone help me out here

AtxStang · August 19th, 2006, 01:54 PM

You have to find a ecu from a manual mustang and swap it with the tranny, it will not be cheap unless you can do it yourself...

Schizo995 · August 19th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Like too expensive to even wana get into? How would it compare to building an auto to match the standards of a 5sp?

Twist 2 Go · August 19th, 2006, 02:34 PM

keep the auto or trade for a GT that's already a 5spd. If built right, a good auto will outperform a stick hands-down.

99mustang232 · August 19th, 2006, 03:27 PM

i say keep it, i was reading an article the other day of cobra guys swapping back to 4r70w's, it will support whatever you throw at it and there are many options to make it "unboring" (vavlebody, lockup, transbrake, change stall, shiftkit, sct). with all cars theirs maintenace..you gotta pay to play

AtxStang · August 19th, 2006, 07:01 PM

I have an auto and its pretty quick especially with the sct.

99MustangT · January 29th, 2009, 01:21 PM

I have a 99 GT and am thinking of converting to a 5 or 6 spd also. I agree the automatic isn't nearly as fun to drive as a manual. Looking online for prices for the transmissions plus the clutch and everything you need for the swap plus the cost of labor unless you can do it yourself will be expensive. So trading your car in for a comparable 5 spd would make more sense. However, if you supercharge your car you will have plenty of power to make it fun. And then in the future you could still swap to a 5 spd.

330CubeGt · January 29th, 2009, 03:34 PM

I would Trade all of my 5 Speed Parts Including ECU For a Auto computer and Everything to make mine a Auto+Cash

93HatchsBFF · January 29th, 2009, 06:12 PM

^ Hmmm i really want a 5speed :-D

man_of_war2081 · January 29th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by AtxStang

You have to find a ecu from a manual mustang and swap it with the tranny, it will not be cheap unless you can do it yourself...

He can use the computer he already has... it just needs to be tuned after the swap.

C MY 4D · January 29th, 2009, 08:17 PM

I starting to look for an Auto setup + cash for my T56 setup.....

Jazzer The Cat · January 29th, 2009, 08:21 PM

T-56..... FTW!

xXJayManZXx17 · January 29th, 2009, 08:28 PM

I LOVE MY AUTO cant wait to get my shift kit and chip

SWEET2KSTANG · January 29th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by AtxStang

You have to find a ecu from a manual mustang and swap it with the tranny,

wrong. the auto ecu can run a manual trans, just have to tune for it

Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go

keep the auto or trade for a GT that's already a 5spd. If built right, a good auto will outperform a stick hands-down.

+1

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

i say keep it, i was reading an article the other day of cobra guys swapping back to 4r70w's, it will support whatever you throw at it and there are many options to make it "unboring" (vavlebody, lockup, transbrake, change stall, shiftkit, sct). with all cars theirs maintenace..you gotta pay to play

+1

Originally Posted by man_of_war2081

He can use the computer he already has... it just needs to be tuned after the swap.

correct

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

T-56..... FTL!

fix't

jaxdawg · January 29th, 2009, 10:48 PM

i did this swap just a few months ago. total cost was $4600 with a T-56 trans. that is with the labor and with a $516 Aluminum drive shaft that had to be custom made lol

SWEET2KSTANG · January 29th, 2009, 11:28 PM

^ damn. should of just got a termi shaft and changed the ends on them.

SWEET2KSTANG · January 29th, 2009, 11:31 PM

we spend around 2k for the 3650 in the mach.

Jazzer The Cat · January 30th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

T-56..... FTL!

fix't

Ugh.... ya killin' me hee

jaxdawg's cost is right in line with my swap. Of course, he needed to convert from auto so needed a bunch of other stuff, so sounds like a good price he had there

Jazzer

SWEET2KSTANG · January 30th, 2009, 10:40 AM

i dont know what it is with you guys and the t56, i dont really care for them unless its a road course car. the swap to a 45 or 3650 would be so much cheaper and better in my opinion.

Jazzer The Cat · January 30th, 2009, 10:50 AM

^ it's all about the ratio's, my friend

(at least it was for me)

My ride is SOOOO much nicer to drive now. No more 1K RPM drop between 4th & 5th gear as with the T-3650. I can now cruise at 55mph and pull 2100 rpm's rather than choose 2600 4th or 1600 5th

The T-56 drops a gear smack dab in the middle of the T-3650 4th/5th gears to make a sweet 6 speed.

Also a much closer 1st~2nd so smoother shifting there as well

Jazzer

August 19th, 2006, 01:12 PM	#1
Schizo995 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Estimated cost on auto to manual swap My bad if its on here already, I just searched all the keywords I could think of and couldnt really find anything usefull. I just bought an 03 GT Auto (I blew up my camaro, needed a car fast, This was the ONLY GT around at the time). I hate automatics, too much maintnence, too sloppy, too boring. My dealer just said its impossble to do it, its all computer linked, blah blah blah... I thinks thats a bunch of BS. How much do you think im lookin at here all together (parts, labor, ect.) to have this swap done? I get more and more depresed everyday I gota put this POS in drive, someone help me out here

August 19th, 2006, 02:34 PM	#4
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	keep the auto or trade for a GT that's already a 5spd. If built right, a good auto will outperform a stick hands-down. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

August 19th, 2006, 03:27 PM	#5
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	i say keep it, i was reading an article the other day of cobra guys swapping back to 4r70w's, it will support whatever you throw at it and there are many options to make it "unboring" (vavlebody, lockup, transbrake, change stall, shiftkit, sct). with all cars theirs maintenace..you gotta pay to play __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

January 29th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#8
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	I would Trade all of my 5 Speed Parts Including ECU For a Auto computer and Everything to make mine a Auto+Cash __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

January 29th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#9
93HatchsBFF Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX 12.60 at 109mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: Obamastan, AZ Posts: 1,254 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ Hmmm i really want a 5speed :-D __________________ 1989 LX mustang, 5speed, 108,xxx miles, Mac Longtubes, BBK midpipe, Paxton Novi 1000 6psi, Crappy FMU with 19lb injectors, 373 gears soon to come 30lb injectors, Blow through MAF, intercooler and tune

August 19th, 2006, 01:54 PM	#2
AtxStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	You have to find a ecu from a manual mustang and swap it with the tranny, it will not be cheap unless you can do it yourself...

August 19th, 2006, 02:02 PM	#3
Schizo995 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Like too expensive to even wana get into? How would it compare to building an auto to match the standards of a 5sp?

August 19th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#6
AtxStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have an auto and its pretty quick especially with the sct.

January 29th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#7
99MustangT Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 99 GT and am thinking of converting to a 5 or 6 spd also. I agree the automatic isn't nearly as fun to drive as a manual. Looking online for prices for the transmissions plus the clutch and everything you need for the swap plus the cost of labor unless you can do it yourself will be expensive. So trading your car in for a comparable 5 spd would make more sense. However, if you supercharge your car you will have plenty of power to make it fun. And then in the future you could still swap to a 5 spd.

January 29th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#11
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	I starting to look for an Auto setup + cash for my T56 setup..... __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

January 29th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#15
jaxdawg Regular 2004 mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL. Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	i did this swap just a few months ago. total cost was $4600 with a T-56 trans. that is with the labor and with a $516 Aluminum drive shaft that had to be custom made lol __________________ flowmasters, no cats, 3.73's, sct xcal2, eibach pro kit, CC plates, 75mm TB, plenum, T56 Cobra manual transmission,and last but not least a procharger P1SC. 400hp and 376ft-lbs

January 29th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#16
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	^ damn. should of just got a termi shaft and changed the ends on them. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 29th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#17
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	we spend around 2k for the 3650 in the mach. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 30th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#19
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i dont know what it is with you guys and the t56, i dont really care for them unless its a road course car. the swap to a 45 or 3650 would be so much cheaper and better in my opinion. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

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