auto to manual swap

redmustang · #1 12-31-2003, 07:54 AM

Yesterday I Pulled My Aod To Put In A T5 And The Only Question I Have So Far Is What To Do With The Transmission Cooler. Can I Plug It Off And Leave It Or Do I Need To Yank It Out As Well???

MustangRoadRacer · #2 12-31-2003, 08:59 AM

yank it.
as well as the fluid fill and dipstick.

HiFlow5 0 · #3 12-31-2003, 09:10 AM

You really can't "yank it" unless it was an aftermarket cooler. The stock cooler in built right into the radiator, so your best bet is just to plug it and you'll be set.

parrish5o · #4 01-01-2004, 07:53 AM

Am I the only person who wants to swap a T5 to an auto?

StangNut86 · #5 01-01-2004, 03:19 PM

you're not the only one... i will take manual over auto any day of the week. but the thing is, that's why i bought a manual in the first place =)

keep in mind that getting the clutch pedal, brake pedal, clutch cable, sensors, and all of their associated wiring/bracketry in place is going to be a monstrous pain in the ass.

plus, you have to find and remove the tranny control box, and possibly even change the ECU (though i'm not too sure about that). not to mention the wiring harnesses that will have to be modified to accomodate those changes. the only thing that shouldn't be a big hassle is the driveshaft, those are usually the same in all fox-bodied mustangs. best of luck tho, i would do the same if my pony had an aod

parrish5o · #6 01-01-2004, 03:46 PM

No dude, I've got a standard and I want to swap to an automatic. I love the 5spd but on the bottle I just can't shift quick enough, I don't hit it until 2nd gear and as soon as the petal hits the floor it's time for 3rd. I don't powershift on the bottle, because I have a microswitch on the throtlebody that tripps at WOT. I usually don't take my foot completely off the gas, just far enough to stop the N2O. This makes me nervous, I don't want to know what will happen if I miss a gear. The flow stops at 6000, before the MSD rev limit of 6200, but still that can't be good. I just feel an auto will work better with nitrous. Then I'll use the NOS progressive control to maxamize traction. I'm not sure which trans I prefer yet, I need an AOD for gas milage but who can build one that strong?

StangNut86 · #7 01-01-2004, 04:04 PM

ah, sorry... i misread the thread. i'd go for it, if you'r erunning nitrous. although, if you have the MSD 3-step, there's really no way you can blow your motor up if you miss that gear.

the only reason i'm sticking with a manual gearbox (my notch is getting a t56 when i do my 351 swap) is because it's gonna be a street car... i could care less about consistent ETs. besides which, if i ever go forced induction, it's gonna be a blower, which is usually cool with a stick.

i know a guy with an 03 cobra. he swapped out the IRS for a solid 9", and he runs spray right along with his blower. that car is FAST =D. and of course, his factory t56 is still intact. those guys are strong.

but, point being, you're right. get an AOD or a powerglide or something and put a planetary gear and a valve body in it. and, if you're so inclined, a ratchet shifter. my buddy's camaro is getting a transbrake soon, and that fucker FLIES. anyway, good luck

MustangRoadRacer · #8 01-02-2004, 09:53 AM

I love my T56, it was expensive as all hell, but such a nice shift now, and 6th gear gets me great mileage.

HiFlow5 0 · #9 01-02-2004, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parrish5o

No dude, I've got a standard and I want to swap to an automatic. I love the 5spd but on the bottle I just can't shift quick enough, I don't hit it until 2nd gear and as soon as the petal hits the floor it's time for 3rd. I don't powershift on the bottle, because I have a microswitch on the throtlebody that tripps at WOT. I usually don't take my foot completely off the gas, just far enough to stop the N2O. This makes me nervous, I don't want to know what will happen if I miss a gear. The flow stops at 6000, before the MSD rev limit of 6200, but still that can't be good. I just feel an auto will work better with nitrous. Then I'll use the NOS progressive control to maxamize traction. I'm not sure which trans I prefer yet, I need an AOD for gas milage but who can build one that strong?

Lentech all the way! They build killer AOD's.

parrish5o · #10 01-03-2004, 06:12 PM

Whats the price and how much will it hold?

redmustang · #11 01-05-2004, 07:36 PM

I managed to swap the auto for a manual but it was a bitch! It actually wasnt that bad, just very time consuming. Luckily the wiring harnesses for the two transmissions were interchangable so no real pain there. The hardest part was hanging the clutch pedal. I now have an aod that needs to be rebuilt if anyone wants it. Ive been told I wouldnt have to change the ECU and that it would just run a little rich wich is fine with me. Now I have a 302 that i built and I plan on installing it the beginning of Feb. Any advice?

StangNut86 · #12 01-05-2004, 07:57 PM

parrish: why don't you buy redmustang's aod and put new internals in it? that would work out pretty well for you, and you wouldn't have to buy a whole new tranny. plus, it should bolt right up to your 5.0

redmustang · #13 01-05-2004, 08:00 PM

Oh yeah. The trans cooler is connected to the radiator so I just plugged off the holes where the trans fluid lines connected to it.

parrish5o · #14 01-05-2004, 11:40 PM

Good idea but, don't have the cash to spare right now. There is a 68 Camaro conv with my name on it.

GTStang · #15 01-06-2004, 02:18 AM

Parrish the nitrous only being on when at WOT is a nice safety feature of the kit's for guys who are not that serious. This set-up can be eliminated and safety can still be had from a quality nitrous controller and MSD box like you have. Also at the track how tall are the tires you are using? Going to taller tires will help you with how soon you have to shift.

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