I'm looking for a good idea on what I'd be getting into. I know there is an article on AllFordMustangs.com but that is for 5.0 Mustangs. Would it be basically the same steps? I figure it's feasible b/c I know a mechanic who will help me do it. Please leave any info here. Thnaks in advance.
Ive thought about this too, what all parts are needed to do the complete swap? I know tranny, clutch, clutch pedals, shifter, different driveshaft, wiring harness for reverse? ANything else?
Whiplash on this site did the swap on his 5.0 SN95 he posted this link "http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/25.shtml should give you an idea of t5 swap"
I cant remember the name of the company but there is somebody in the mags that offers complete packages for swaps like the auto to t5, look thru your stack and try to find it, I know it is a TOTAL kit with all the parts needed. Ill try to find it and post it up.
http://www.mpsautosalvage.com/products/index.cfm formerly stangparts.com... there updating everything still
The only thing that's "hard" about doing this is you have to cut a hole in the floor. You will need pedals, clutch cable, tranny, clutch, flywheel, bell housing, all bolt, drive shaft, cross member, tranny mount, wiring for the back up lights, shifter, shifter plate. I'm sure I'm missing a few things. All and all not hard to do.
"How to cut a hole in the floor?" you could: use a hole saw cutting disk in a grinder plasma cutter unibit (up to 1 1/8") or go around the perimeter - drilling holes really close together, then cut the remaining metal out. Another option for the parts associated with the swap is find a doner car. junk yard, salvage ect. and take them off that one. U also may need a different flywheel, you'd have to look into it.
You want to swap just because of the fun factor? Otherwise stay with the 4R70W...Put some coin into the auto and you'll be just as fast or faster then 5 speeds and they are WAY stronger then fords shitty 5-speeds. If your gonna do a swap to manual atleast go for a Viper Spec 6 sp from D&D.
