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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Would it be possible to convert an 08 from an automatic tranny to a manual?
Old May 14, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Anything is possible with the right amount of money. Not only a tranny needed, but the entire computer and wiring plus............

I am sure there is info on the web about what it takes.
Old May 14, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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its not worth it in my opinion. it would be better to buy another mustang with manual and sell yours. you wouldnt lose any money really. i looked into it but decided it wasnt worth it.
Old May 15, 2011 | 02:26 AM
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Sell the auto and buy a manual. You'll end up saving money if your heart is set on the change.

The only reason why this would be worth it is if the car you currently own has some extreme sentimental value to you; enough that you are willing to spend more to keep it over a new Stang.
Old May 15, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Forget about the manual, just buy a supercharger....
Old May 15, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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The only reason it would be worth it, is to get a 6 speed.
The one that's behind the 5.4 on a GT500.
Old May 15, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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+1

pull the engine/tranny/supercharger from a wrecked GT500.. that would be worth it. still will require a lot of work... or paying someone to do it.. what do you think a normal shop would charge? 2000? plus the parts wont be cheap, even from a wrecked one.

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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mishri
yeah.. pull the engine/tranny/supercharger from a wrecked GT500.. that would be worth it.
Yeah, a couple of members have done it successfully...
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