Converting an automatic transmission to a standard shift youtube. In fact on most early fords, the swap is so easy it makes you wonder if ford was thinking ahead. Transmission swap i have an 89 mustang with a 5 speed manual tranny and also have a 92 mustang coupe with a bad aod auto tranny. Swapping from an automatic to a manual transmission, or vice versa, is possible. Since the first fivespeed manual transmission appeared in the foxbody mustang in 1983, its become the standardbearer for gearboxes in latemodel mustang street cars. In the case of drews 2000 mustang gt, it came with a 4r70w automatic transmission, which worked great, but with a ton of miles on the car. Stifflers tubular transmission crossmember t5aode4r70wtkotr3550 9498 v6gt. Nov 11, 2017 02 mustang auto to manual transmission swap part 2 garrett grantham. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. How to swap a sixspeed manual transmission into a fox mustang. Its an automatic and ive been really wanting to swap it to a manual for the 2 years i had it. Swapping in a latemodel overdrive transmission, namely the t5 manual and the aod automatic, is a straighforward swap for 289, 302, 351 equipped cars.
Hey i want to swap from a automatic transmission to an manual transmission in my 2000 ford mustang 3. If not can any parts be switched over to make it work. Then also he said when he was replacing the clutch he bought a gt transmission with 25,000 miles on it because reverse was getting sloppy. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at stangnet. What kind of transmission fluid do you use for a 2000 ford. So whether you are in need of a bullet proof bellhousing a. T5 transmission with the electronic speedo pickup, clutch, flywheel, clutch pedal assembly, cable, adjuster, smaller output shaft yoke for the driveshaft, computer, and a ton of time to do it. In order to reduce assembly line costs, ford setup the fox platform to accept either the aod or the t5 with minimal parts differences or chassis modifications. The problem i am facing right now is knowing how much torque and horsepower my transmission 4r70w can stand. Improve the driving dynamics of your mustang with these manual transmission swap options from.
Where is the dipstick for a 2000 ford mustang manual transmission. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. View and download ford 2000 mustang owners manual online. Transmission swap into a 2002 mustang gt modded mustang forums. The starter, driveshaft, crossmember, transmission mount and speedocable are all interchangeable. Mustang t5 manual transmission swap kit w driveline 7993.
It would be much better and cheaper just to have your transmission fixed versus doing the swap. Will a 98 mustang v6 4r70w trans go into a 94 mustang 5. Complete manual transmissions for ford mustang for sale ebay. Dont have the money for a new because planning on putting on a. Thanks for your response, im putting together a list of things ill need to get and here is what its looking like so far. If the engine in your new edge mustang is tired and on its way out, look no further than the ford racing 5. Five speed mustang transmission tremec transmission. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. You need a tune for the ecu, the transmission, transmission wiring harness, clutch setup, flywheel for manual car, shifter, bell housing bolts pretty sure these years use different bolts for manuals over 5r555. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. What automatic transmission is in your 2000 mustang gt answers.
Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale on. Lmr specializes in kits that are designed to swap your automatic transmission to a manual transmission as well as transmission swaps that are designed to provide a stronger manual transmission to accommodate a high horsepower engine. I found this in a previous post and was wondering if it would be a good idea to get these parts at a junkyard. Mustang aod to t5 transmission swap part 2 19841993. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. This listing is for a complete 5 speed conversion kit for 1999 2000 4. Performance automatic streetstrip 4r70w transmission 9704 gt. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Will an automatic transmission from a 2001 ford mustang 3. One of the more popular swaps known to the fox platform is swapping the boring aod automatic transmission for that of a t5. But today well cover a major first step that could eventually lead to an engine swap. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at. Has saleen bumpers, side skirts, spoiler, cluster, door panels ect.
Jul 25, 2006 add transmission fluid on a 5 speed manual 2000 ford mustang gt. Im planning on putting a small block v8 motor into my mustang. The transmission is a good used tremec 3650, 5 speed transmission. Im thinking about doing an auto to manual conversion and i wanted to get some of your opinions about it. I have an 89 mustang with a 5 speed manual tranny and also have a 92 mustang coupe with a bad aod auto tranny. Stacey upgrades a 1990 ford mustang with a little help from our friends at american powertrain. In this article well go over what it takes to swap in a t5 tranmisssion into an early ford. Performing a t5 swap in a latemodel mustang is very easy. Remove auto transmission, flexplate, shifter save all small nuts that hold shifter down, youll need 2 for the manual shifter, front fascia, trans cooler, lines. Groucho, i prefer the mid 93 up gt mustang box, here is some more info for you, from. T5 swap, t5 conversion, mustang t5 swap, auto to manual. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. The 2000 ford mustang gt came with a fivespeed manual or an optional fourspeed automatic.
Besides the initial cost of a transmission swap, performance enthusiasts see no drawbacks to installing a t56 6speed transmission. Wondered if this would be a fairly easy bolt up swap putting the manual in place of t. Manual transmission equipped cars when the car is equipped with a 3 or 4 speed manual transmission, the job is a lot easier than converting from an automatic. In fact, the t56 has proven to outperform the original 5speed transmission on all fronts. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. Best of all, free shipping is included with your order on all orders above the minimum value. In 2000, ford installed its first sixspeed in the svt mustang cobra r in very limited numbers. Mustang transmission parts americanmuscle is now offering a growing selection of parts and components for your mustang s transmission. Shop our selection of 19992004 mustang transmission parts. I wanted to know a couple things on what tranny you guys recommend. Converting a vehicle with an automatic transmission to a manual is usually not. Add transmission fluid on a 5 speed manual 2000 ford mustang gt. As cars get newer, this swap is harder and harder due to newer technologies. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival.