soonerbills

Besides the pedals is there a difference between an auto and a manual shift 71-73 'Stang? Please be as specific as can as I am looking to convert a 73 from auto to manual.
Thanks,
soonerbills

2+2GT

Sure- you need the change the engine rear cover, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch assembly, clutch linkage, shifter, pedals, shifter boot, speedo cable if you go 4-speed, speedo gear regardless, and you may need to alter the driveshaft. Personally, I'd use a T5 5-speed.

BeastMachine67

installing that third pedal is not fun at all...but totally worth it if you enjoy driving stick shift!!

soonerbills

Appreciate the response. Is the floor board sheet metal constructed differently?
Also what about the crossmember.
I am looking at a 5 or 6 speed as the car I am working on is a Mach1 it was totally stripped for all parts years ago after being wrecked...and I mean stripped!!! I can do pretty much what I want as it will never be original anyways.

andrewmp6

The floor pans are the same everything you need to change it over is bolt on stuff.Talk to http://www.moderndriveline.com/ he sells everything you need even a new clutch pedal.

soonerbills

That's a great site! Thanks for the link. Has any one have info on the Tremtech 6060?
Can it be mated to a 351?

1971mach1

I think you mean Tremec TKO-600, great transmission.
It bolts right up to a 351C, with the correct bellhousing.
The big problem is finding a clutch peddle for a 71-73,
good luck on your search.

soonerbills

Yeah, I had the name wrong it is a Tremec but the model is right, it is a 6060. They are 6 speed tranys and I see them in mustangs and vettes last year and this.
I don't know too much about them and though pricey I hear they can take some serious HP.

andrewmp6

I think your thinking of a t56 but talk to that guy on that site he can sell you a kit to bolt any tranny in your car.

1971mach1

Trans strength is usually measured in torque not HP.
A TKO-600 is rated for 600ft/lbs, that's much more than any 351 could deliver.