The mustang forums im on has lots of people having issues with the manuals, only one person with an auto had an issue and it was a just a defective torque convertor. Help 2005 mustang gt auto to manual swap mustang forums at. I have been having throttle and shift problems in my automatic for a while now and it was reallyyy starting to take the fun out of my car. This mustang transmission is found in mid2001 to 2004 mustang gt, the 2003 and 2004 mach1 and the 2001 cobra. The used 2004 ford mustang convertible is offered in the following styles. So i recently purchased my first car, about 3 months ago, i bought a 2014 v6 mustang premium. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. This video will save you money in the short and long run.
Anyways, i regret not getting the manual tran, my girl doesnt even drive my car. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ford aod transmission installation and swapping guide by. We have 159 2004 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 24 1owner cars, and 190 personal use cars. Drove both, and i love manuals, but 10r80 is impressive performance. As cars get newer, this swap is harder and harder due to newer technologies.
If you live in an area that has a lot of snow and ice during the winter or heavy traffic as already mentioned, then i would be leaning towards an automatic. Auto to manual trans swap 02 mustang part 1 youtube. Only problem is that it has an automatic transmission. Spend two years trying to fit the 1986 starter into a 1995 bellhousing. While removing all of your parts, make sure to keep up with what went where. Power is produced by a single overhead camshaft, 4. Improve the driving dynamics of your mustang with these manual transmission swap options from. Designed heavily with the fox and sn95 mustang market in mind, the magnum is an easy and worthwhile swap for any heavyhitting foxbased vehicle from 19792004.
Complete modern powertrain solution for any ford 2017 mustang gt 5. Converting an automatic transmission to a standard shift youtube. Automatic to manual 5spd transmission swap 88 gt pennock. Along with the tremec 3650 transmission and bell housing, a twopiece. Will this drive shaft affect any of the stock parts on the mustang or a automatic mustang 1 answer. Ford s197 mustang transmission swap muscle mustangs and. The 4r70w tranny you have could handle the cobra motor for a while if you dont abuse it and if it bolts up. So i recently swapped out my 5r55s automatic transmission for a gt500 6speed tr6060 in my 2006 mustang gt. As the detroit muscle team progresses on their fox body mustang, they show you options and steps for switching from an automatic to a.
It is written in the book of car guys right alongside ls swap it that a manual. All of our mustang driveshafts now have 50 series ujoints at both ends. Auto to manual swap god help me mustang forums at stangnet. The design, code named sn95 by ford, was based on an updated version of the fox platform, the final.
We do have a new t56 magnum that will fit the 04 platform like it was from the factory. Hey anthony, i just went through both this forumn and the post in. Ive seen many people spend unnecessary amounts of money swapping a 6r80 into a ford mustang that came equipped with a manual. This is relatively easy and can be done with common tools. I have been told that the ford racing drive shaft is made for the manual only, but will work on the automatic simply by swapping the manual yoke with the automatic yoke. A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels.
How to remove 1996 2004 mustang transmission duration. Ford motor company 2004 ford crown victoria owners guide. Engine swap information the ford mustang with its modular engine has been a popular platform for enthusiasts and tuners alike. The clutch has very little feel for the engagement point. The mach 1 set up comes with everything to do the swap. The coyote power module teams the mustang gt 435 horsepower. We follow along as this 2005 ford mustang gt convertible has its original 5r55s automatic transmission replaced with a tremec 3650 5speed manual transmission 5. The conversion to the manual is best but will run about 2k with a used swap kit from mps. Hey guys, my name is austin, and im a proud new owner of white 88 fiero gt. This turbocharged 2005 ford mustang gt is a resident on maui, hawaii where it is only driven on weekends. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in p park automatic transmissions or 1 first manual transmissions. The 6r80 is a sixspeed automatic, and, nearly a decade after its introduction, the transmission was a gamechanger in both offtheshowroom floor as well as the swap world.
No matter what choice you make, both manual and automatic fox body mustangs have a huge backing of performance parts to help you. View and download ford 2004 mustang owners manual online. My issue is trying to get the pcm flashed with a manual strategy. The fourth generation ford mustang is an automobile that was produced by the american manufacturer ford for the 1994 through 2004 model years. For 600 bucks you can convert it to a manual type auto with a art carr manualauto valve body. For a limited time you can get a heavy duty shaft at the same price as our original shaft. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. So which is better overall, manual or automatic transmission fox bodys. Youll notice the flywheel is compatible with both a 10inch and a 10. From what ive heard, its not worth the time or money to swap the transmission. Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic. If you have a 19962004 mustang gt, and are unsure about your. Before i go forward with the swap i want to be completely clear on the wiring harness and pcm portion of the swap. This manual may qualify the location of a component as lefthand side or righthand side.
The procedure is the same for both fastfill and slowfill fueling. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. If the mustang is being converted from an automatic transmission, you will need to source the manual pedal assembly. How to swap a 6r80 transmission into a foxbody mustang. S197 mustang tranny swap automatictomanual transmission. What will it take to convert it to a manual transmission. Why you should neverever manual swap a mustang and why you. The ford mustang has been around for over 50 years, and its one of our favorite vehicles to work on.
Over time radiators, heat exchangers, and intercoolers can become damaged by road debris. If i have the timeresources, id like to swap for the getrag 282 5speed eventually. I was wondering if i could either put just the engine from the manual into the auto or the engine and the manual trans into the auto car. It would be much better and cheaper just to have your transmission fixed versus doing the swap. The whole reason we got it auto was because she was going to drive it also, but she has. This is how you go about removing the engine on a 9604 mustang gt. Aluminum one piece driveshaft will be used on both automatic and manual trans mustangs. The 20052014 s197 seats are so great we carry brackets to install them in the 19942004 sn95. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat. For anyone who has done the auto to manual swap, realistically how much is it likely. In recent years, various mustang engine swaps have become a proven and often costeffective way to increase power levels without sacrificing reliability.
Dont wait until your motor overheats, pick up a new direct replacement or performance aluminum radiator today for. Buy a deluxe t5 transmission conversion kit for 19711973 mustangs with 289302351 engines from cj pony parts. In order to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ford mustang, all svt cobra models carried a 40th anniversary badge on the fender. How fast a bone stock 2002 ford mustang gt runs 14 mile in 2018. I need to know what the replacement numbers for a 2004 mustang gt pcm would be. Shop entire transmission assemblies or simple replacement parts. Electrical 2007 gt auto to manual swap engine not starting. Details about 94 95 mustang t5 transmission auto to manual conversion mps hd rebuilt 5. The focus here is putting a ford aod into a classic mustang and other vintage ford applications, which are the more common swaps. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. I have an 03 v6 mustang manual transmission with a good 3. The 2004 mustang was basically a carry over from 2003. Unlike automatics of the past, the mustang gts new 10speed automatic gets past that hurdle plus it exploits mechanical advantages over the sixspeed manual to boot. I pulled both the engine and transmission as a combo.
Swap out your clogged, or damaged 19942004 mustang radiator or heat exchanger with a replacement from 5. I wanted the manual tranny but my girlfriend basically forced me into the auto tran. I have an 01 gt with mt and have recently purchased an engine and transmission out of a wrecked 03 mach 1. The bar 20112014 mustang gt 1996 2004 mustang gt 20112014 v6 mustang pre2005 v6 mustang. Mustang t5 transmission conversion deluxe 289302351 7173. The most common transmission swap with older fords is from a c4, c6, or fmx to an aod or manual 5speed. Finally, if you have a k as the first digit in the tr code, you have a tr3650. I have done the very labor intensive full swap from 2006 v6 automatic to a 2008 gt 4. Swapping out a slushbox automatic in favor of a t45 5speed. Auto to manual conversion mustang forums at stangnet. Bought the car two weeks ago and have been working on fixing it up and reverting it to mostly stock. Stacey upgrades a 1990 ford mustang with a little help from our friends at american powertrain.
Not sure if this is true and would hate to buy one and have it not work out. How to save money on a 6r80 auto swap coyote mustang. I have not been able to locate an aluminum driveshaft for a 2000 mustang gt automatic. We regularly get 19942004 mustang seats and newer, and were more than happy to help you find seats to fabricate in to your older mustang. Lmr specializes in kits that are designed to swap your automatic transmission to a manual transmission as well as transmission swaps that are designed to provide a stronger manual transmission to accommodate a high horsepower engine.
Please post if you have changed the rear axle ratio of a manual transmission mustang gt 201820. Lefthand side protecting the environment you must play your part in protecting the. Hi all, im fairly new to tuning fords in general, and to the forum, but have used hp tuners to tune several gm vehicles. A manual transmission can be more enjoyable, and it might get you a little better mpg is some cases, although modern cars with automatic are usually wellbalanced towards fuel efficiency. Mustang aod to t5 transmission swap part 2 19841993 duration. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at stangnet. We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto salvage. Manual transmission computer for your application gt, mach, cobra.
I tried to tune it by disabling the automatic functions on my current auto tune. If you have a 5 as your first digit, your car came with a t5 od mustang transmission. Auto to manual trans swap 02 mustang part 1 duration. I found a 1994 chevy cavalier with the getrag 282 5speed in. We have developed an affordable power pack to squeeze every drop of hp out of that na coyote motor. The newest kid on the tremec block is an extendedlength version of the magnum 6speed specifically designed for 2005up s197 mustangs. I can get a 1996 mustang 5 speed pretty reasonable. What to expect when changing from an auto to manual. To start off our mustang t5 conversion, we first wanted to tear down the interior of our fox body and get it prepped for the big tasks ahead.
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