Young_Gun

To begin with... My apologies for making probably the 6 billionth post on this topic. Furthermore, apologies for spelling and random letters if they appear. My keyboard is shooting craps.

I was wondering what the difficulties would be in swapping my 5 speed manual from my 06 GT for a 6 speed manual out of a new 5.0 - or - if there were any 6 speeds that would be easier than out of a new 5.0

My friend was going on and on about the benefits of a 6 speed (he has a new 5.0 and did have an 07 GT)

So I was wondering if I could get further information as far as problems, benefits, and costs involved.

Thanks

SilverStallion05

The T5 is a rock solid and proven transmission. Sure it is a little "outdated" but it works for what our cars are intended for: fun. Besides that, problems are starting to pop up with some of the new 6 speeds. If you really want a 6 speed, I would look into an aftermarket (and proven one) that easily fits to the 4.6 3V.

Young_Gun

Okay, glad to know about those issues

I hear you get better MPG's with 6 speeds

My thing is I think I might have to get a new transmission in the next year or 2. It (or something) makes a random knock in 5th gear when I'm on the highway every so often, when I'm not touching the clutch. It isn't something I feel - and it shifts and all just fine - runs great - but I'm getting a bit concerned about it and I figure if I'm going to get a new one, I'm going to put in a 6 speed if the benefits are as I've heard

Alec

The T5 is the V6 manual trans. The GTs have the 3650, which is a much better unit.

What about the T6060 out of the GT500?

danzcool

^this, aren't people running into issues with the chinese made transmissions in the 5.0?
I plan on doing the swap to 6-speed at some point and to me it's the tr-6060 or nothing. Steeda has a kit with it.

Young_Gun

1st I'm glad I'm not alone in my consideration

And 2nd if it were up to me I'd make the phrase "Made In China" illegal.

You said Steeda has a kit? Got a link to it? It'd be much appreciated

SilverStallion05

My bad. I wasn't thinking. Either way, both tried and true. But I would recommend the T6060 as well.

pascal

Errrrrrrr... the T5 has been tried all right, and I wouldn't call it true.
Also primitive unit compared to the 3650...

And I agree, the 6060 is the better option.
Costly, but worth it.

red96v6

+1 on the 6060, plan on doing this swap soon also

Young_Gun

Its looking like a 5000 dollar (aka long term) project.

You guys said the pre 2010 Cobras use it? I wonder if I could get one out of a wreck for decently cheap... I have an uncle that rebuilds transmissions...