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You know your mustang has enough power to tear up open roads and freeways. Feb 04, 2014 so i recently purchased my first car, about 3 months ago, i bought a 2014 v6 mustang premium. Maybe the classic mustang that you purchased was perfect for you save for the transmission type. If necessary, swap the gearbox crossmember off the auto onto the manual. The reason for this is auto transmissions typically have lower gears and with the converter, need a little more differential gear to get up and running. Check out our mustang t5 conversion kits 19641993 if you have an older pony that could definitely be revamped in terms of its transmission. How easy would it be to take an automatic 1970s mustang and convert it into a manual. Check out this new 4r75w automatic transmission for your supercharged ford mustang cobra. Taking things up another notch, you can also use a t5 conversion kit to swap your existing automatic transmission for a 5speed manual. View and download ford mustang 2001 owners manual online. Converting a manual transmission to an automatic is much simpler than converting an automatic to manual. Position the gearbox on the trolley jack, remove the two bolts holding the gearstick onto the shifter, and roll it under the car.
This is a project that requires many parts and a strong mechanical aptitude. The whole reason we got it auto was because she was going to drive it also, but she has. So ive had my car for about 5 years now and ive decided to make the switch from auto to manual. But that doesnt mean you have to be stuck with the nonoverdrive c4s. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Auto mustangs like a little more gear than their manual brethren. We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at stangnet.
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Manual transmissions allow for gear changes to be made solely at the drivers discretion, for good or ill. Im thinking about doing an auto to manual conversion and i wanted to get some of your opinions about it. Trans swap auto to manual 2001 mustang gt ford mustang forum. Manual transmission equipped cars when the car is equipped with a 3 or 4 speed manual transmission, the job is a lot easier than converting from an automatic.
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