It's in!

[P51CrazyHorse]

Got my 5-speed installed into my '98 (V6 automatic) finally. Still need a few things to finish the project up, but all in all I'm pleased it's finally nearing completion.

I still have to either get my computer re-flashed so it stops thinking it has an automatic that isn't working right, or find another computer out of a manual car to stuff in there.

All in all, it wasn't really THAT hard of a swap. Worst part of the job was actually just getting the exhaust out of the way so the automatic would come out... Helps having a complete donor car, as well. I do need to find the wiring harness that goes from up in the engine bay down to the O2 sensors and backup switch, though... the '94 donor car had a different plug up top for that. So, until then, I just don't have backup lights.

The only real issue I've noticed is that the transmission sits up closer to the floorpan than it did in the other car, which sits the shifter itself up a bit higher than I'd like, but it's getting a short-throw next month anyway so that's a non-problem.

 

[mygreengt]

did u put a T-5 in it?

 

[white98stang]

Man I have been thinking really hard about doing that to mine. Its between that or a B&M Hammer

 

[cmsismyname]

first of all good job but unless you are really in love with your car wouldnt it be easier to sell it and buy a stick car?

 

[white98stang]

Yeah but my car is probably never be for sale. So I plan on keeping it for a long time.

 

[P51CrazyHorse]

My car isn't really worth anything to anyone but me... It's got well over 200k miles on it, faded paint, etc... but I love it. Yeah, most people would be better off just buying a car with a stick already in it, but I got a good deal on the car, all the parts, and even the help putting it in. So all in all, I didn't have much invested in the long run.

Besides. Most people kept telling me "it can't be done" or "it is more work than it's worth". I like doing things that can't be done...

 

[white98stang]

regardless good job