1995 5spd to auto modification

lee308 · #1 01-20-2005, 02:53 PM

I have a 1995 F150, 300cui, with 5 spd.

I am considering a tranny change to better pull a boat.

Has someone here done this and if so, any large problems?
Lee

andy2005 · #2 01-21-2005, 09:06 PM

I have never done this, but it seems like a huge undertaking. I can imagine that it would be easier to go from a man. to and auto., but wonder if its really worth it. It could be done, but I would consider living with the stick or looking for another truck that already is an automatic.

lee308 · #3 01-23-2005, 05:16 AM

Well, remove old tranny from the flywheel back, install torque converter/tranny/drive shaft, aftermarket shifter. Only problem is tranny fluid cooling lines to radiator. I wonder if an air cooled oil cooler is good enough.

I would not consider this if the aluminum standard thats there was as tough as the auto is considered to be.

Buy another truck???? NEVER!!! I raised this one from a puppy ;-)
Lee

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Originally Posted by andy2005

I have never done this, but it seems like a huge undertaking. I can imagine that it would be easier to go from a man. to and auto., but wonder if its really worth it. It could be done, but I would consider living with the stick or looking for another truck that already is an automatic.

crazyman20463 · #4 02-16-2005, 10:34 PM

well i would stick with the stick and yes a aftermarket tranny cooler will work i put one on mine but see my problem is im going from out and cant find a clutch and brake pedal assembly for a 95 and the older modles dont work

popatim · #5 02-20-2005, 05:32 AM

You might want to consider what tranny you plan on puttin IN. I don't mean to burst your bubble but the E4's aren't exactly know for their stoutness...

lee308 · #6 02-20-2005, 08:14 AM

what tranny would you recommend for towing? The owners manual shows the auto is rated to tow more. I would look for an old cast iron 3spd w/granny, but since the clutch pedal is hydralic, the old linkage is a problem.

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Originally Posted by popatim

You might want to consider what tranny you plan on puttin IN. I don't mean to burst your bubble but the E4's aren't exactly know for their stoutness...

ModMech · #7 02-20-2005, 04:43 PM

A C-6 will work, and if not already damaged, it would likely last a lifetime. They are power hungry beasts though, so you will lose some fuel economy. OTOH, you can run 3.08 or 3.27 gears with a C-6 if the cooler is big enough.

An air-to-oil ATF cooler is just fine, make sure its is big enough.

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