Automatic to Manual swap

[Rodek]

I am looking to buy a Mustang from years about 1989-1993. My only problem is all the good mustang (i.e. good milage, good condition, etc) are all automatics. How hard is it (not for me, but the process and to get it done) to swap out an automatic transmission for a 5spd. And around how much would such a process costs. And also, what else is involved. Any help would be appreciated.

[rerun]

i say manual valve body that automatic

[stang_racer20]

the are a few companies that make kits for changing auto to manual, but they sell for 2000 dollars plus. however if your really up to it and u know your way around mustangs, go out and buy a junked manual and swap the old parts over. but its not JUST swap, their will be a lot of customizing and custom fitting some parts involved. u may also then have to get your computer tweeked for a manual as well. hope this helps a little.

[GTStang]

This has definetly been asked before...

#1 If you are planning to pay some1 to do it for you.... just stop yaself and keep looking for a 5-speed Stang.

#2 Now if you are going to do it yaself it's a very simple and easy swap. There is no real customization needed. About the only thing you might say is customization is installing the clutch/brake pedal assembly.

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Originally Posted by stang_racer20

u may also then have to get your computer tweeked for a manual as well. hope this helps a little.

Computer???

What computer?
There is a computer in a 93 stang?

[HiFlow5 0]

Originally Posted by stang_racer20

u may also then have to get your computer tweeked for a manual as well. hope this helps a little.

Nope an auto computer will work on a manual car, it will just run slightly richer. An auto car with a manual computer is a no no.

But yeah the swap is easy and can be done very cheap if you get all your parts at a junkyard. the only main problem will be getting the pedal assembly in. Although like GTstang said, if your going to pay someone to do the swap, you might as well keep looking till you find exactly what you want.

If your still set on getting an auto and converting it, I'll let you know how it goes when I do mine in the spring.

[Rodek]

alright, thanks for all the replies. Since I know I don't know enough about cars to do a swap, I think I will just keep looking for a 5spd. Cuase hey, if it is meant to be, then it will be meant to be.

[GTStang]

Originally Posted by HiFlow5 0

Nope an auto computer will work on a manual car, it will just run slightly richer. An auto car with a manual computer is a no no.

But yeah the swap is easy and can be done very cheap if you get all your parts at a junkyard. the only main problem will be getting the pedal assembly in. Although like GTstang said, if your going to pay someone to do the swap, you might as well keep looking till you find exactly what you want.

If your still set on getting an auto and converting it, I'll let you know how it goes when I do mine in the spring.

Hi-Flow Mr. Lover of the auto is going to the dark-side! LoL, Let me know when you get to it. Maybe I can make a run up there and help you out.

[HiFlow5 0]

It won't be till spring, I still have to get all the parts for the swap. I'll be sure to let you know when it goes down though. Hey did you ever find out that info of the Mustang junkyard in NH? I wouldn't mind taking a trip up there.

[IthePeople]

i too am going to swap my auto for a 5spd but and a little shady on the process, im very car handy, i built my own trans am from the frame up but i have never tried to swap a auto for a 5spd, would u have to cut the drive shaft? would the floor be cut? what would the clutch pedal be mounted to? do u just drop it in and go?
mabey theres a link i can goto that i can read up on this?
anyone got one handy?
thanks

[Xdemise]

Hey i have a t5 borg-warner out of a 2.3l. I know the case works for a v8, buthte gut will have to be changed i am told. I myself am changing or think of changing my 5 spd for the auto that came witht he motor i am getting. I am getting a 302 HO out of a ltd crusier. Hey i am in maine, like a 1/2 hour form NH. WHere is the mustang graveyard?

[DkShadow]

Guys, since its an Auto to manual swap thread I thought I might try and get my Question answered here..

How much would it cost to swap in a TKO tranny into an Auto car? Ive seen some cheap Fox Mustangs with auto trannies and high mileage engines, got a good engine lying at home, 351w , but I dont want another auto
Also how strong are the TKOs?

[GTStang]

#1 No the driveshaft on Fox stangs are the same for auto or manual.
#2 The floor does not need to be cut.
#3 The auto car's brake pedal needs to be removed and you need to get one from a 5-speed car cause the brake pedal and clutch are a one piece unit.
#4 Yea I forgot I do need to get Menard's address and number up here for you guys.
#5 TKO swap costall prices are averages)
Bellhousing $200
Clutch $250
TKO $1300
Crossmember $90
Driveshaft or adapter $50 or $200(I think)
Pedal Assembly, Clutch Cable etc.., $200

[HiFlow5 0]

I hope those prices are for new pieces. Also just a side note. An auto and 5-speed driveshaft are slightly different, but still interchangeable on either car. The auto d/s has a weight ring around the front of the d/s right before the yoke. I think it's supposed to do something with stability in an AOD, but not sure there.

[IthePeople]

k well im doin a v8 swap next month, the 2.3 has got to go, the 5.0 is in, right now it has a 2.3 with an automatic, im going to change over to a 5.0L with a stick, do i need to cut the drive shaft or is a 2.3 tranny and a 5.0 tranny the same length? do i need a new crossmember to hold the tranny?
any additional info would be great thanks!