Automatic to Manual Swap

CharlieMerc · July 14th, 2008, 04:48 PM

I have a 2002 GT that is completely stock. It has an automatic transmission though and I want to swap to a manual. It is a daily driver, but I will take it to the drag strip once or twice and to a road course too.
I don't know if I should go with the TKO-600 with the road course gearing or the T-56 6 speed. I know the TKO is stronger, and I do plan on adding power upgrades soon, but the T-56 would be better on the street.
Please help me out.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 14th, 2008, 05:33 PM

the t56 can handle a lot of power as well. the t56 is easily upgradable to handle well over 1000hp. that will be a personal preference choice there. i personally would do the t56.

zinc02GT · July 14th, 2008, 05:41 PM

^ +1

JoshC! · July 14th, 2008, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

the t56 can handle a lot of power as well. the t56 is easily upgradable to handle well over 1000hp. that will be a personal preference choice there. i personally would do the t56.

+1 thats what i plan on doing to my car

Doc8224 · July 14th, 2008, 06:35 PM

The manual swaps realy aren't that bad. Me and sweet did mine and realy wasn't that hard. You have to splice in a main wiring harness connector but other than that it isn't bad. If you go to the T56 it will be a little more complicated because of the cross member and stuff but still isn't bad.

JoshC! · July 14th, 2008, 06:59 PM

do you just need a new cross member or do you need to fab somthing?

jaxdawg · July 14th, 2008, 11:07 PM

i'm switching mine to a manual too. my t56 is comin tomorrow

. but its gonna be hanging out in the garage for a little bit till i get the rest of the parts together

Roos85 · July 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM

I would do a t56 since its gonna be a street car too

CharlieMerc · July 15th, 2008, 09:40 AM

What would I need in terms of clutch parts? Flywheel, clutch, what else???

dude496 · July 15th, 2008, 12:49 PM

This is what HMUSN put up on a different thread...

AMP Performance :: Transmission :: Ford :: Transmission Conversions and Swap Kits :: 96-04 Mustang

Conversion kit includes the following:

- Stock shifter w/ball
- Bell w/Pivot ball
- Starter Plate
- Flywheel w/dowels
- Crossmember and Trans mount
- Wiring
- Pedal box w/Quadrant
- Shifter Boot
- Clutch case
- and all the necessary bolts

NOTE - clutch is optional and you will be retaining your stock drive shaft & computer.

CharlieMerc · April 3rd, 2009, 04:15 PM

If I go with a stock manual trans (TR-3650?), do I need a new crossmember?

mustang_gtr_99 · April 3rd, 2009, 05:30 PM

yes, if you go with the t56 all you need to do with the manual cm is move back the mounting point

Seabee · April 3rd, 2009, 05:34 PM

Damn charlie still havent gotten it in yet? you posted it up in july lol, whats goin on??

Scott2001GT · April 3rd, 2009, 06:03 PM

t-56 are heavier than the norm. 5 speed. more money too. do a 5 speed. I have an auto too and THOUGHT about doing swap. 5,500est. But I came to my senses are leavin it an auto!

mustang_gtr_99 · April 3rd, 2009, 07:43 PM

it all depends on getting a good deal. i found a wrecked 02 for 1,500 on CL and parted the rest out for 2,000. I actualy made money. Just keep your eyes open is all

CharlieMerc · April 7th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Its tough to mod the ol' car when you're makin' minimum wage and paying off college. But I'll be able to start buying parts soon when the summer comes.

I've come to the conclusion that I won't be making the power that I want to until much later on. So I'm going to look for a tranny out of a wrecked car that I can either rebuild myself or put straight in. Doing the work myself should save me some money. I'm guessing that if I buy parts off wrecked cars should be cheaper than buying a kit.

RALVAREZ26 · April 7th, 2009, 06:34 PM

or you could save for a stall and shift kit and out launch 5spd. save you time and money IMO

stockishGT · June 28th, 2010, 11:05 AM

I am new to this site and realize this is an old thread but hopefully I can still get some guidance. I have an '01 GT with m/t and have recently purchased an engine and transmission out of a wrecked '03 Mach 1. The Mach 1 set up comes with everything to do the swap. Only problem is that it has an automatic transmission. What will it take to convert it to a manual transmission. I've heard that I will have to swap out the crankshaft because one is an eight bolt and the other a six bolt. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

SWEET2KSTANG · June 28th, 2010, 11:10 AM

check the sticky, i have a write up in there.

July 14th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#1
CharlieMerc Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dennis, Cape Cod, MA Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Automatic to Manual Swap I have a 2002 GT that is completely stock. It has an automatic transmission though and I want to swap to a manual. It is a daily driver, but I will take it to the drag strip once or twice and to a road course too. I don't know if I should go with the TKO-600 with the road course gearing or the T-56 6 speed. I know the TKO is stronger, and I do plan on adding power upgrades soon, but the T-56 would be better on the street. Please help me out.

July 14th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	the t56 can handle a lot of power as well. the t56 is easily upgradable to handle well over 1000hp. that will be a personal preference choice there. i personally would do the t56. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

July 14th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#3
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ +1 __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

July 14th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#5
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	The manual swaps realy aren't that bad. Me and sweet did mine and realy wasn't that hard. You have to splice in a main wiring harness connector but other than that it isn't bad. If you go to the T56 it will be a little more complicated because of the cross member and stuff but still isn't bad. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

July 14th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#6
JoshC! ! Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 GT Vert 14.646 @ 97.41 2.37 60' Need to hit the track with my new mods Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,343 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you just need a new cross member or do you need to fab somthing? __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics BAMA Performance Drag Team #3

July 14th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#7
jaxdawg Regular 2004 mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL. Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm switching mine to a manual too. my t56 is comin tomorrow. but its gonna be hanging out in the garage for a little bit till i get the rest of the parts together __________________ 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

July 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#8
Roos85 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 808 iTrader: 3 reviews	I would do a t56 since its gonna be a street car too __________________ 2004 Comp Orange GT - SLP Loudmouth, Pypes O/R X Pipe w/mils, Steeda Tri-ax, JLT Ram Air

July 15th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#9
CharlieMerc Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dennis, Cape Cod, MA Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	What would I need in terms of clutch parts? Flywheel, clutch, what else???

July 15th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#10
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,373 iTrader: 2 reviews	This is what HMUSN put up on a different thread... AMP Performance :: Transmission :: Ford :: Transmission Conversions and Swap Kits :: 96-04 Mustang Conversion kit includes the following: - Stock shifter w/ball - Bell w/Pivot ball - Starter Plate - Flywheel w/dowels - Crossmember and Trans mount - Wiring - Pedal box w/Quadrant - Shifter Boot - Clutch case - and all the necessary bolts NOTE - clutch is optional and you will be retaining your stock drive shaft & computer.

April 3rd, 2009, 04:15 PM	#11
CharlieMerc Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dennis, Cape Cod, MA Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	If I go with a stock manual trans (TR-3650?), do I need a new crossmember? __________________ Stock Automatic More crazyness coming

April 3rd, 2009, 05:30 PM	#12
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	yes, if you go with the t56 all you need to do with the manual cm is move back the mounting point __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

April 3rd, 2009, 05:34 PM	#13
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,253 iTrader: 4 reviews	Damn charlie still havent gotten it in yet? you posted it up in july lol, whats goin on?? __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

April 3rd, 2009, 06:03 PM	#14
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,628 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	t-56 are heavier than the norm. 5 speed. more money too. do a 5 speed. I have an auto too and THOUGHT about doing swap. 5,500est. But I came to my senses are leavin it an auto! __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

April 3rd, 2009, 07:43 PM	#15
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	it all depends on getting a good deal. i found a wrecked 02 for 1,500 on CL and parted the rest out for 2,000. I actualy made money. Just keep your eyes open is all __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

April 7th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#16
CharlieMerc Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dennis, Cape Cod, MA Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its tough to mod the ol' car when you're makin' minimum wage and paying off college. But I'll be able to start buying parts soon when the summer comes. I've come to the conclusion that I won't be making the power that I want to until much later on. So I'm going to look for a tranny out of a wrecked car that I can either rebuild myself or put straight in. Doing the work myself should save me some money. I'm guessing that if I buy parts off wrecked cars should be cheaper than buying a kit. __________________ Stock Automatic More crazyness coming

April 7th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#17
RALVAREZ26 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DALLAS Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 0 reviews	or you could save for a stall and shift kit and out launch 5spd. save you time and money IMO __________________ http://smokinperformance.com Slowmatic 2000 GT

June 28th, 2010, 11:05 AM	#18
stockishGT Newbie 2001 Bullitt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am new to this site and realize this is an old thread but hopefully I can still get some guidance. I have an '01 GT with m/t and have recently purchased an engine and transmission out of a wrecked '03 Mach 1. The Mach 1 set up comes with everything to do the swap. Only problem is that it has an automatic transmission. What will it take to convert it to a manual transmission. I've heard that I will have to swap out the crankshaft because one is an eight bolt and the other a six bolt. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

June 28th, 2010, 11:10 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: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	check the sticky, i have a write up in there. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

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