shiftonthefly1

Hey guys

Can anyone tell me what parts/mods would be nessassary to convert my 5spd in my 96 GT to a 6spd? Has one done it? Is it worth it?

PushinTheLimit

I asked the very same question when I found this site... can it be done, yes. Is it worth it, probably not. It takes quite a bit of parts and not to mention alot of time to complete a swap like that. Unless you just are a really good mechanic and know how to do it, its gonna take some time.

My suggestion would be to think about upgrading from your auto to another mustang with a manual in it. Thats what I ended up doing and I'm quite happy with my decision.

four-sixer

yeah id have to agree. you should get a stock 6 speed imo

shiftonthefly1

Im not sure you guys Understood my question. I have a a manual car already it has a 5spd. I want to put a 6 speed trans in there. Are there any major differences in length or mountings etc that I should be aware of? I have done retro conversions on Older Chevelles but that was a different story. I guess what Im asking what parts are different between the two trans'

AmericanRicer87

yes it can be done and it requires the following. T56, cobra bell housing, clutch for an 03 cobra, 03 cobra trans mount, 03 Cobra driveshaft, and an 03 cobra shifter. It is very worth it

Stangatic

^ to add to that. Contact prestige mustang at (404) 294-4869. They will help you with any questions you might have or want to know! Plus, you can get all the parts from them.

JD1969

Why is it "very" worth it? If you look up the trans gear ratios you would find that first is a taller gear in the T56 and that 6th is close in ratio to 5th in his current trans. Unless your going to be actually swapping the ratios in the T56 it's not really of much benifit. 5th and 6th are both OD gears in the T56, top speed would be reached in 5th gear in the T56. I honestly see no benifit in the swap. Put the money towards a blower and actually make the car faster.

ampman_27

^ unless he goes with a viper 6 speed, fith is direct in them.

PushinTheLimit

I misread what you asked...but I still dont think its worth it. Like JD said, just buy something else thats gonna help you instead.

2000GT4.6

Looking in stickys OWNS you!

https://mustangforums.com/m_2832353/tm.htm

Unless your willing to pay well over 2500 for just the trans alone (to get viper spec new) its not worth it. even then, the only major advantage is to be able to run a higher rear end ratio while getting decent MPG.

If you get the Fbody one, you will have an advantage at 120 to say 140+ MPH... but you don't need to be racing that fast anyway.