AUTO to MANUAL SWAP!

**matt'sdrag95** · 11-22-2003, 12:38 PM

I've seen a lot asked about this lately, so here's a nice article with a list of everything you need, and some decent instructions on how to go about the swap.
the average mechanic can do this if you have the confidence. best thing is to just take one thing at a time.

here's a list of parts you'll need(it's on the site, but i'll make this part that much easier for the lazy people to see

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Parts Needed:

T5 from a 94-95 sn95 (World Class)
Bellhousing (From SN95)
Bellhousing Bolts
Bellhousing dowel pins
Pressure Plate
Pressure Plate Bolts
T5 Flywheel (FRPP Billet Steel )
Flywheel Bolts
Pilot Bearing
TO Bearing
Clutch (HD FRPP)
Clutch Dust shield
28 Spline T5 Driveshaft Yoke (connects to T5 output shaft)
Pedal assembly
T5 Driveshaft (FRPP Alum in a few weeks)
AODE X member
T5 Shifter bezel with boot
T5 dust boot
Clutch cable and Quadrant
Steel Bearing Retainer (is T5 has the Alum weak one, recommended)

Here's the rest of the info..
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/25.shtml

hope it helps,
matt

Toddy · 12-08-2003, 10:58 PM

i've done this swap on my 2000 so if anyone has any questions i can help out

mxd_pny · 01-25-2004, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddy

i've done this swap on my 2000 so if anyone has any questions i can help out

Hey -gr8 info... i'm doing this swap on a 2001 v6. although I don't have problem with the mechanical portion of the swap I'm curious how complicated or tricky the tranny to main engine wire harness was or if you even swapped out the computer ????

DavidRamey · 06-23-2004, 07:54 PM

curious i just got my car n im looking to kinda just find out basic information would anyone know off the top of their head a price range this type of project would cost on a 98 3.8?

okistang · 11-08-2004, 05:32 PM

If you contact Greg at stangparts.com he can help you with the information. I have a 95 stang in Okinawa, Japan and for all the parts except the shifter and tranny it's $ 900.00 for my stang.

Silentst2000 · 11-28-2004, 07:20 AM

what aftermarket flywheels can you use on a 01? Don't 232's share the same flywheels as the 302's?

bluestang98 · 12-08-2004, 06:09 PM

how much power is lost in the auto versus the manual. Is it really worth all of the hassel? I was thinking about trying to do this to my car and i wanted to know how much of a gain will i be getting. And about how long will it take just as an estimate?

midwest mustang · 12-16-2004, 06:03 PM

Most 5 speed swap kits sell for around $750 complete. The 99 up 5 speed swap kits are generally around $900. Not a difficult install. Takes about a full day for a mechanic or a weekend for a novice. You will need to change the wiring harness that sits on top of the transmission. You will also need to change to a 5 speed computer.

Totaled108 · 12-17-2004, 05:00 AM

What is the weight of each transmission? TY

bluestang98 · 12-17-2004, 08:39 PM

So is that all that you would need to change? And how much power will I be expecting to gain over my auto?

Totaled108 · 12-17-2004, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestang98

So is that all that you would need to change? And how much power will I be expecting to gain over my auto?

About 10hp to the wheels. You can shift at will, and I believe its about 100lbs lighter. But I still dont know how much each trannie weighs.

Mustang007 · 12-22-2004, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Totaled108

About 10hp to the wheels. You can shift at will, and I believe its about 100lbs lighter. But I still dont know how much each trannie weighs.

It's actually about a 15-20rwhp gain on a 99+.

RedliningHottie · 01-03-2005, 11:10 AM

I have an 04 Auto 3.9L V6 with 7,000 miles. Is it worth the time and money to convert an Auto to a Manual? And can you sell your old auto trans for enough money to cover the expenses to convert it to a Standard Shift?

s0ltker · 02-02-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by midwest mustang
Most 5 speed swap kits sell for around $750 complete. The 99 up 5 speed swap kits are generally around $900. Not a difficult install. Takes about a full day for a mechanic or a weekend for a novice. You will need to change the wiring harness that sits on top of the transmission. You will also need to change to a 5 speed computer.

Just wondering where you found the 5 speed swap kit for around $750. Most kits that I'm looking at are around $1200-$1400. Id rather spend 750 if I could.

midwest mustang · 02-03-2005, 05:06 AM

Email me at ped5stang@aol.com.

chrismullins99 · 02-27-2005, 08:36 AM

can an SCT chip correct a automatic computer for a manual transmission?

Toddy · 02-27-2005, 09:14 AM

yes it can.

midwest mustang · 02-27-2005, 09:18 AM

Or, you can just install the 5 speed computer that would come in the conversion kit.

chrismullins99 · 02-27-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by midwest mustang

Or, you can just install the 5 speed computer that would come in the conversion kit.

well I need a sct chip soon with the gear install so I wouldn't need the computer, do you sell the conversions?

midwest mustang · 02-27-2005, 11:42 AM

Yes, you will need a chip if you change gears. We do have the conversion kit available. You can email us at ped5stang@aol.com. We were in North Carolina last weekend at RCR.

Instigator · 02-27-2005, 04:23 PM

not only do you get 15-20 hp, not only is it lighter, but the most important improvement is that it's MUCH more fun to drive!

get a short throw shifter while you're at it, i just installed mine and now it's even more fun if that's possible

AtlanticStang98 · 03-05-2005, 10:24 AM

Where can i order the t-5 kit from and does it include everything for the swap???

midwest mustang · 03-05-2005, 03:54 PM

Email me at ped5stang@aol.com.

sobstang9903 · 04-27-2005, 06:04 PM

im a lil new to mustangs but is it possible to take a donor 99' 5 speed mustang and swap the transmission, pedal assembly, wiring harness and, computer from it. it would be going into my 99.

Lavasnake · 04-28-2005, 08:13 AM

i would like to do this with my mach, but the switch to the T-56 (i dont want 3650, ive heard too many horror stories about it) was like 2,000 just for the kit, doesnt include transmission. i said screw that ill save that money for the supercharger and forged internals and beef up the auto.

99pony · 04-28-2005, 02:05 PM

Easier and definately cheaper to just buy or trade for a car with a 5 speed already.

NK2007 · 05-23-2005, 08:11 PM

Hey,
I have been a regular to this site... (reading that is), however ive been too lazy to actually sign up.. Seeing as this is my first post here, i may as well introduce myself... Im 15, and although I personally dont have a mustang YET(seeing as i don't even have my license ) my friend just got a 98 3.8L with an auto... (His parents gave it to him... ) and we were looking into swaping the auto for a T-5. I have read the posts and several tutorials. I was wondering if you guys think that a couple of teenagers could perform the swap. Although I'm not totally a novice when it comes to cars ( I've worked on my dad's 67 Fairlane quite a bit) this would deffinitely be the biggest job i have considered tackling. Also, would i need and special tools? And where would you recomend going for the conversion kit? Does it include everything i need, or would we have to get the tranny seprately?
Sorry for the long post,

Neill

black99 · 06-15-2005, 08:05 PM

will a t5 from a 94 3.8 work with a 99? i read somewhere that it wouldnt bcuz something about the speed indicator or something?

**SteveC** · 06-16-2005, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by black99

will a t5 from a 94 3.8 work with a 99? i read somewhere that it wouldnt bcuz something about the speed indicator or something?

The VSS is different on 99-04's. A 99-04 car needs a 99-04 tranny.

SatinSilver2000 · 06-16-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by okistang

If you contact Greg at stangparts.com he can help you with the information. I have a 95 stang in Okinawa, Japan and for all the parts except the shifter and tranny it's $ 900.00 for my stang.

Is your stang white? Because, I think I've seen it...except, I thought it was a 99-04...but I could be wrong cause it was such a long time ago. It's the only Mustang I've ever seen in Japan.

How much was it to have it imported? I think it would be neat to take my stang back with me when I go to Japan to visit my mom

-Kristie