Changing From Automatic to Standard
Thread Starter
Joined: Dec 2006
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Changing From Automatic to Standard
I am sick of people ****ting on me because I have a Auto Mustang Gt, and I will admit I miss the fun aspect of the standard, So I called the Ford dealership and asked them how much it would cost to switch from Auto to Standard...and the mechanic there was like "its an impossible job, youdd have to change everything in the car" Then I asked how much and hes like "$15,000" Can someone bring some truth or whatnot to this? Ive heard a couple people switch em in the new ones and they did it for less then that. Thanks for your input in advance guys.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Falling Waters, WV
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
Ya know what I tell people when they give me ****, I tell them to kiss my *** as I proceed to walk them with my sluggish slow shifting automatic...
If you really wanna switch, you need to trade it in on a stick.
If you really wanna switch, you need to trade it in on a stick.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 567
From: California
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
15K doesnt sound too far off, im guessing that you would have to change out the harness, buy a new tranny, driveline and put 3.55's in the rear plus the labor from a Ford dealer. You could probably do it for less if you did it yourself or found someone that didnt charge $130 an hour
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RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
It's not too hard to switch TO an automatic, but switching to a standard is a whole different can of worms. It is a lot of work because they have to add the clutch pedal, the hydraulics for the clutch, etc.
Like Archion said, if you really want a stick, then sell it and buy a stick instead.
Then again, an auto is not always slower than a stick. In fact, all serious drag racers use automatics becasue they shift faster than a stick, and it's impossible to miss a shift with an automatic.
If I were you, I'd take your Auto, get a tune that firms up your shift points and then get a high-stall torque converter and some 3.73 gears. With that setup you'll beat the vast majority of other cars out there.
Like Archion said, if you really want a stick, then sell it and buy a stick instead.
Then again, an auto is not always slower than a stick. In fact, all serious drag racers use automatics becasue they shift faster than a stick, and it's impossible to miss a shift with an automatic.
If I were you, I'd take your Auto, get a tune that firms up your shift points and then get a high-stall torque converter and some 3.73 gears. With that setup you'll beat the vast majority of other cars out there.
Thread Starter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
Thanks for the tips on tuning it, I think im gonna get the mods you listed and in, lets say 2-3 years time Ill trade it in and get a Saleen or something. I cant trade it in just now, cos I just bougth it a month ago. Thanks.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: NYC
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
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ORIGINAL: CrazyAl
It's not too hard to switch TO an automatic, but switching to a standard is a whole different can of worms. It is a lot of work because they have to add the clutch pedal, the hydraulics for the clutch, etc.
Like Archion said, if you really want a stick, then sell it and buy a stick instead.
Then again, an auto is not always slower than a stick. In fact, all serious drag racers use automatics becasue they shift faster than a stick, and it's impossible to miss a shift with an automatic.
If I were you, I'd take your Auto, get a tune that firms up your shift points and then get a high-stall torque converter and some 3.73 gears. With that setup you'll beat the vast majority of other cars out there.
It's not too hard to switch TO an automatic, but switching to a standard is a whole different can of worms. It is a lot of work because they have to add the clutch pedal, the hydraulics for the clutch, etc.
Like Archion said, if you really want a stick, then sell it and buy a stick instead.
Then again, an auto is not always slower than a stick. In fact, all serious drag racers use automatics becasue they shift faster than a stick, and it's impossible to miss a shift with an automatic.
If I were you, I'd take your Auto, get a tune that firms up your shift points and then get a high-stall torque converter and some 3.73 gears. With that setup you'll beat the vast majority of other cars out there.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 453
From: Bellflower, CA
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
here is some great information about this swap.
I also have a 5 speed with the shifter for sale if you are interested.
http://www.geocities.com/anthony05gt/PartsList.html
I also have a 5 speed with the shifter for sale if you are interested.
http://www.geocities.com/anthony05gt/PartsList.html
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,179
From: Nor Cal
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
ORIGINAL: Archion
Ya know what I tell people when they give me ****, I tell them to kiss my *** as I proceed to walk them with my sluggish slow shifting automatic...
If you really wanna switch, you need to trade it in on a stick.
Ya know what I tell people when they give me ****, I tell them to kiss my *** as I proceed to walk them with my sluggish slow shifting automatic...
If you really wanna switch, you need to trade it in on a stick.
Who gives crap what anyone else says or thinks. Do not let it bother you. And the best way to do it would in fact be to simply trade your car in for one with a stick.
Richard
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,061
From: NY
RE: Changing From Automatic to Standard
ORIGINAL: Archion
Ya know what I tell people when they give me ****, I tell them to kiss my *** as I proceed to walk them with my sluggish slow shifting automatic...
If you really wanna switch, you need to trade it in on a stick.
Ya know what I tell people when they give me ****, I tell them to kiss my *** as I proceed to walk them with my sluggish slow shifting automatic...
If you really wanna switch, you need to trade it in on a stick.
Yea i know what you guys mean, before i got my 5 speed, i had to wait 4 months through the order process because i was 100% postive that i was not getting an automatic, because i knew people would give me s**t.