auto built vs t-5 swap?

mustang95 5.0 · October 21st, 2009, 10:50 PM

Been debating this for a while now wether or not to swap in a 5 speed into my car or just build up the auto with some gears, and a manual valve body? plan on doing some drag racing, and daily driving any comments for best setup? want to choose what way i want to go with my auto v6?

GreenFaleen · October 21st, 2009, 10:55 PM

built auto is better for drag hands down

Triple A · October 21st, 2009, 11:21 PM

^+1

you won't have to worry abt missing gears and you'll have quicker shifts.

mustang95 5.0 · October 23rd, 2009, 10:34 AM

thanks that's the way im thinking about going, thanks for the input

brianm4289 · October 24th, 2009, 02:02 AM

i totally agree... no doubt a manual is fun to drive but for drag you cant go wrong with auto

mustang95 5.0 · October 24th, 2009, 04:52 PM

ya its true, just wanted some other opinions on the drivetrain. stage 3 heads from super six how much hp you think i will gain from them, cause have tapping rocker arms planning on replacing the heads?

slvr2000stang · October 24th, 2009, 06:25 PM

I have an auto and will stick with it.

Works great on the track & great for daily cruising

ESG-642T · October 24th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Stage 3 heads, and a split port swap?

I'm going t5 or t56 soon, its just more fun.

mustang95 5.0 · November 16th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Stage 3 heads, and a split port swap?

I'm going t5 or t56 soon, its just more fun.

yes that is another thing thats on my list split port swap, was going to get some heads, upper an lower intakes, and cam from super six, just have to see how it pans out, trying to fix some problems with her right now, tapping noise. I just replaced the an exhaust manifold that was cracked, and all the rockers and pivots on both heads, still tapping when giving it gas. thinking its the lifter, just can wait to have the noise gone so i can start some modding. t-56 you should go for heard that trans can take a beating.

mustang95 5.0 · November 16th, 2009, 11:09 PM

thanks for the comments everyone, i know manual is more fun but i plan on putting alot of power through my 6 thinking auto is a better route for bigger hp numbers

mooses · November 16th, 2009, 11:16 PM

I did the t5 swap, and I couldn't be any happier. Best mod I've done hands down. What kind of numbers are you looking for with your future setup? I'd suggest the 5spd, unless you plan on making some serious power.

dschack · November 18th, 2009, 07:24 PM

i would have to agree with the above, unless youre gonna be putting down like 400-450 to the ground (turbo or sc) you dont NEED the auto, BUT if you already have the auto, it makes more sense to keep it, T-5 if you have the money and you really want a manual, but its more practical to build what youve got

itschristorres8 · November 18th, 2009, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by mustang95 5.0

thanks for the comments everyone, i know manual is more fun but i plan on putting alot of power through my 6 thinking auto is a better route for bigger hp numbers

who said that?
they make t56s strong enough for 1000rwhp...yes 1,000rwhp+.

Auto is just the way to go if you actually do go through with it and decide to make power.

Originally Posted by mooses

I did the t5 swap, and I couldn't be any happier. Best mod I've done hands down. What kind of numbers are you looking for with your future setup? I'd suggest the 5spd, unless you plan on making some serious power.

it takes all of 300whp to break a stock t5.....300rwhp isnt too serious at all..

mustang95 5.0 · November 18th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

who said that?
they make t56s strong enough for 1000rwhp...yes 1,000rwhp+.

Auto is just the way to go if you actually do go through with it and decide to make power.

it takes all of 300whp to break a stock t5.....300rwhp isnt too serious at all..

i didn't mean that the t-56 could handle the hp cause i know it can just like you said, i ment it would be easier to use with hight out put of power, not having to shift, and missing gears

mustang95 5.0 · November 18th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by mooses

I did the t5 swap, and I couldn't be any happier. Best mod I've done hands down. What kind of numbers are you looking for with your future setup? I'd suggest the 5spd, unless you plan on making some serious power.

my goal is 400+ hp, i want to build the motor as much as i can and get as much na hp as i can then put on a tc. i mean i will be bringing the car to the drag strip from time to time, but mostly daily driver. been trying to bring the car to the track to see what it puts down almost stock, but having trouble, with some ticking noises, can't seem to figure out the problem. Im just on the fence with the auto or 5 speed, becaue my current auto is not shifting that well anymore, so thinking it might be a good chance to drop in a 5 speed.

ESG-642T · November 18th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by mustang95 5.0

my goal is 400+ hp, i want to build the motor as much as i can and get as much na hp as i can then put on a tc. i mean i will be bringing the car to the drag strip from time to time, but mostly daily driver. been trying to bring the car to the track to see what it puts down almost stock, but having trouble, with some ticking noises, can't seem to figure out the problem. Im just on the fence with the auto or 5 speed, becaue my current auto is not shifting that well anymore, so thinking it might be a good chance to drop in a 5 speed.

Split port swap, I'm going t5 as soon as I get some free time.

mustang95 5.0 · November 19th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Split port swap, I'm going t5 as soon as I get some free time.

awesome, let me know how the swap goes

itschristorres8 · November 19th, 2009, 05:58 PM

if your goal is 400hp...assuming s/c'd...i'd go with a 5speed

mustang95 5.0 · November 20th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

if your goal is 400hp...assuming s/c'd...i'd go with a 5speed

well going the t/c'd route thanks, think i might drop in a 5 speed this summer since the auto is slowly going anyway

October 21st, 2009, 10:50 PM	#1
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	auto built vs t-5 swap? Been debating this for a while now wether or not to swap in a 5 speed into my car or just build up the auto with some gears, and a manual valve body? plan on doing some drag racing, and daily driving any comments for best setup? want to choose what way i want to go with my auto v6? __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

October 21st, 2009, 10:55 PM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	built auto is better for drag hands down __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

October 21st, 2009, 11:21 PM	#3
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October 23rd, 2009, 10:34 AM	#4
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks that's the way im thinking about going, thanks for the input __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

October 24th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#6
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya its true, just wanted some other opinions on the drivetrain. stage 3 heads from super six how much hp you think i will gain from them, cause have tapping rocker arms planning on replacing the heads? __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

October 24th, 2009, 02:02 AM	#5
brianm4289 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	i totally agree... no doubt a manual is fun to drive but for drag you cant go wrong with auto

October 24th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#7
slvr2000stang Regular 2000 Mustang 14.10@96.75 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have an auto and will stick with it. Works great on the track & great for daily cruising __________________ 2000 V6 vert 2003 Lightning

October 24th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#8
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stage 3 heads, and a split port swap? I'm going t5 or t56 soon, its just more fun. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

November 16th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#10
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the comments everyone, i know manual is more fun but i plan on putting alot of power through my 6 thinking auto is a better route for bigger hp numbers __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

November 16th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#11
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did the t5 swap, and I couldn't be any happier. Best mod I've done hands down. What kind of numbers are you looking for with your future setup? I'd suggest the 5spd, unless you plan on making some serious power.

November 18th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#12
dschack Enthusiast 2000 sixxer, 1988 Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would have to agree with the above, unless youre gonna be putting down like 400-450 to the ground (turbo or sc) you dont NEED the auto, BUT if you already have the auto, it makes more sense to keep it, T-5 if you have the money and you really want a manual, but its more practical to build what youve got __________________

November 19th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#18
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	if your goal is 400hp...assuming s/c'd...i'd go with a 5speed __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

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