Auto to Manual swap?

bloodusmc · June 17th, 2009, 11:30 AM

I have a v6 03 mustang with 70k on it. I really like the car and it runs very good. Just had couple of problems in the beginning because of installation I done myself. Like tuneup and etc.

Anyway I am planning on putting a supercharger on it, Long tube headers and more of that good stuff. I dont think a stock auto transmission will handle all this. So my question is. should I swap in a manual transmission if so where can I get the parts from other than junk yard?

Also do long tube headers make much difference? Sound, performance?

winnie51189 · June 17th, 2009, 11:37 AM

It will handle it

goren813 · June 17th, 2009, 12:34 PM

The auto trans can handle all of that, but a manual is better

LT's do make a difference, that's a key part in your exhaust set-up, if you're getting new exhaust definitely include long tube headers. (NOT shorties unless you're going to run a turbo set-up, the stock headers aren't too bad compared to aftermarket shorties).

mooses · June 17th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Your auto will easily handle the power. If you want to do the swap, find someone who is parting their car, and you can get everything you need from them for cheap.

bloodusmc · June 17th, 2009, 01:01 PM

yeah I am trying to find one but didnt yet. lol

Also btw is this LT good?
PaceSetter Long Tube Headers, PaceSetter Quiktrip Longtube Headers

goren813 · June 17th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Don't know anyone specific who has them, search the net for product reviews on them. MAC is the "golden standard."

winnie51189 · June 17th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Regardless what headers you get, make sure they are ceramic coated. The price on the headers you link are a great price, anywhere else and they are atleast $300 from what I've seen. let us know if you get them, and leave us a review.

9986paulk · June 17th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the 4R70W is a bit stronger than the t-5 and can hold up to a lot more. I was really considering the swap too until I heard about how much weaker the t-5 was, so I figure if I really want to when I'm done modding the car I'll fab a 6 speed to put in it.

winnie51189 · June 17th, 2009, 05:17 PM

I would go with the 6-speed if I was going thru the trouble of swapping out a trans. At the very least get an aluminum driveshaft and flywheel too if you are messing with the trans, that way you can loosing up some HP by reducing the rotational mass.

June 17th, 2009, 11:30 AM	#1
bloodusmc Regular 03 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 reviews	Auto to Manual swap? I have a v6 03 mustang with 70k on it. I really like the car and it runs very good. Just had couple of problems in the beginning because of installation I done myself. Like tuneup and etc. Anyway I am planning on putting a supercharger on it, Long tube headers and more of that good stuff. I dont think a stock auto transmission will handle all this. So my question is. should I swap in a manual transmission if so where can I get the parts from other than junk yard? Also do long tube headers make much difference? Sound, performance? __________________ Semper Fi!

June 17th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#3
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	The auto trans can handle all of that, but a manual is better LT's do make a difference, that's a key part in your exhaust set-up, if you're getting new exhaust definitely include long tube headers. (NOT shorties unless you're going to run a turbo set-up, the stock headers aren't too bad compared to aftermarket shorties). __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

June 17th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#5
bloodusmc Regular 03 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah I am trying to find one but didnt yet. lol Also btw is this LT good? PaceSetter Long Tube Headers, PaceSetter Quiktrip Longtube Headers __________________ Semper Fi!

June 17th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't know anyone specific who has them, search the net for product reviews on them. MAC is the "golden standard." __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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June 17th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#2
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	It will handle it

June 17th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#4
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your auto will easily handle the power. If you want to do the swap, find someone who is parting their car, and you can get everything you need from them for cheap.

June 17th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#7
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	Regardless what headers you get, make sure they are ceramic coated. The price on the headers you link are a great price, anywhere else and they are atleast $300 from what I've seen. let us know if you get them, and leave us a review.

June 17th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#8
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the 4R70W is a bit stronger than the t-5 and can hold up to a lot more. I was really considering the swap too until I heard about how much weaker the t-5 was, so I figure if I really want to when I'm done modding the car I'll fab a 6 speed to put in it.

June 17th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#9
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	I would go with the 6-speed if I was going thru the trouble of swapping out a trans. At the very least get an aluminum driveshaft and flywheel too if you are messing with the trans, that way you can loosing up some HP by reducing the rotational mass.

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