Conversion from Auto to Stick.
#1
Conversion from Auto to Stick.
Is it worth considering? I know a lot of you are gonna say "Buy a stick, problem solved." But lets say the car has some sentimental value to me. What am i looking at here? Cost, time, etc.
#6
I traded my 08 because it WAS a manual. The Tremec is a POS in my opinion. Assuming your car is an 08 like your sig says, stick with the auto and buy a tune for the car...it'll outperform the manual in a drag race (and everyday driving in stop and go traffic) and save you tons of money.
#8
+1 You can always drive your auto as a manual BTW.. when you feel like it. The stock auto shifter kinda sucks because 1 to 2nd gear doesn't lock, it's easy to push it too hard and skip gears.. but you can and it's fun. 1,2,3, D (4th), OD (5th).
#9
Yeah, that's what I do when I want to have some fun. Turn the O/D switch off and run through the gears manually. Usually this is when I'm at the front of the line at a traffic light and have a clear run ahead. The Brenspeed 93 tune really rocks! I wish Ford had included a gear indicator light on the dash to make this easier. I mostly drive in congested urban traffic and didn't want to deal with a manual.
#10
I think you would have more of a headache if you tried to switch it out unless you are mechanically inclined and have the room to take it down.
I have 4 Fords that are Autos so I had to have at least one Manual for fun.....that is the Mustang.
I have 4 Fords that are Autos so I had to have at least one Manual for fun.....that is the Mustang.