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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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I know nothing about advanced car knowledge but...

If you have an AUTOMATIC "stang" can you rebulid a transmission to be MANUAL....

Thanks!
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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no, you have to swap it, and honestly if youre asking this question, you probably aren't cut out to do the swap.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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You should get a tuner swap is too much work
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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how much would a swap cost if you have the actual transmission?

I am only doing the body work on the car
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Do you know someone or are you gonna take it to a shop
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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I know 5 home mechanics and my uncle has his own shop....I'm ready for anything really....
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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I agree, but going from auto to manual is easier that manual to auto... cooling, etc... Still, lots of $$$$
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no, you have to swap it, and honestly if youre asking this question, you probably aren't cut out to do the swap.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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You can add a full manual valve body.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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You can add a full manual valve body.
You saying you have to change out the heads too???? Or at least mod them????
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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So can I buy a full manual transmission for a 87 mustang or w/e and put it in...

How much for the transmission alone...



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