2000 3.8 v6 5 spd manual tranny swap out??

abbe5710 · March 26th, 2011, 02:45 AM

Hey there, I'm pretty new at this but I really need some advice about my 2000 'stang..

Ive had the car for about 5 years now, apparently am in need of a new tranny but am unsure as to whether or not one from a 98 manual would be compatible or not?

Everything is stock in my vehicle except for exhaust, its a v6 manual 5 speed and when i check the door panel for the description under "TR" it reads:
'5 mmzz'
which ive been told is significant as to which tranny may or may not match up to the vehicle? As far as whether or not the 98 tranny will fit, i have had a hard time getting a straightforward answer! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thx for your time!!

Please let me know if I need to post add'l info!!

mcqueen · March 26th, 2011, 03:04 AM

I believe the tranny itself should work fine (T5 was the only manual transmission offered to 94-04 V6s). I'm pretty sure you'll need a clutch for the 99-00 models (unless your current one is relatively new, this is a great chance to change it) and you may need to reuse the bellhousing from your current transmission (not sure if they changed between the pre-99 and 99-04 models).

Originally Posted by abbe5710

when i check the door panel for the description under "TR" it reads:
'5 mmzz'

The only part of this code that matters is the first number. The 5 indicates that the transmission is a T5 5-speed manual transmission. That's an easy call on most V6 Mustangs though because Ford has been putting the T5 in V6 Mustangs since 1979 I believe.

abbe5710 · March 26th, 2011, 03:15 AM

Ah! Thank you SO much for your help! My dad and I were a bit out of sorts with it all, I actually ran the tranny fluid out and burned my clutch and tranny up before we caught the leak.. So, replaced the clutch about 3 months ago! Were able to make the transmission work till we could find a good deal on a new one ( which we found for $150.00! ) Quite the steal! The car has almost 200k miles, and is goin' strong! She's a beaut!

Thanks again for your help, Mcqueen!

mcqueen · March 26th, 2011, 03:21 AM

Not a problem man. It should be a very straight forward swap since it will basically be the same transmission

And welcome to MM

SlowSix · March 26th, 2011, 09:46 AM

Off topic, but I didn't feel like making a thread about it.
What kind of built T5s are there?

ag11hockey · March 26th, 2011, 02:58 PM

i think you may need a different speed sensor too. i think the older t5s out of the 94-98 used a mechanical speed sensor.

ag11hockey · March 26th, 2011, 03:00 PM

and to answer your question silver, theres TKO T5's, the tremec 3650, and a few other ones too. the 3650 isnt really technically a T5 but they are very identical

SlowSix · March 26th, 2011, 06:43 PM

What is the difference between a T5 and a WC T5?

AndyG47 · March 26th, 2011, 10:54 PM

WC t5 is newer and holds a bit more power - not much though

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March 26th, 2011, 02:45 AM	#1
abbe5710 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	2000 3.8 v6 5 spd manual tranny swap out?? Hey there, I'm pretty new at this but I really need some advice about my 2000 'stang.. Ive had the car for about 5 years now, apparently am in need of a new tranny but am unsure as to whether or not one from a 98 manual would be compatible or not? Everything is stock in my vehicle except for exhaust, its a v6 manual 5 speed and when i check the door panel for the description under "TR" it reads: '5 mmzz' which ive been told is significant as to which tranny may or may not match up to the vehicle? As far as whether or not the 98 tranny will fit, i have had a hard time getting a straightforward answer! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thx for your time!! Please let me know if I need to post add'l info!! Last edited by abbe5710; March 26th, 2011 at 03:00 AM.

March 26th, 2011, 09:46 AM	#5
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Off topic, but I didn't feel like making a thread about it. What kind of built T5s are there? __________________ Build Thread

March 26th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#6
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think you may need a different speed sensor too. i think the older t5s out of the 94-98 used a mechanical speed sensor. __________________

March 26th, 2011, 03:00 PM	#7
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	and to answer your question silver, theres TKO T5's, the tremec 3650, and a few other ones too. the 3650 isnt really technically a T5 but they are very identical __________________

March 26th, 2011, 06:43 PM	#8
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	What is the difference between a T5 and a WC T5? __________________ Build Thread

March 26th, 2011, 03:15 AM	#3
abbe5710 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ah! Thank you SO much for your help! My dad and I were a bit out of sorts with it all, I actually ran the tranny fluid out and burned my clutch and tranny up before we caught the leak.. So, replaced the clutch about 3 months ago! Were able to make the transmission work till we could find a good deal on a new one ( which we found for $150.00! ) Quite the steal! The car has almost 200k miles, and is goin' strong! She's a beaut! Thanks again for your help, Mcqueen!

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