auto to 5 spd?

SenorSmoothie · 06-19-2010, 03:29 PM

I have a 2000 mustang auto and wanting to convert to a 5 spd. Just wondering how difficuklt it is and what all I need. So far I assume I'll need a t45 trans. Pedal assembly, ecu from a 5 spd, mounting brackets, and driveshaft from a 5spd. Am I forgetting anything?

gearmesh, inc. · 06-19-2010, 03:49 PM

You may be money and time ahead of the game by just going with a higher stall converter and shift kit in your auto trans. Factory low stall converters are performance killers. Consider about a 2800-3000 stall speed lockup converter and your V6 will feel a whole lot more powerful, especially in your 0-60 time.

Top off such an upgrade with a gear ratio change in your rear end. That V6 with a 3.73 or 4.10 rear gear and stall converter will become an eye opener.

SenorSmoothie · 06-19-2010, 04:04 PM

About how much would that converter be?

LXtasy · 06-19-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorSmoothie

About how much would that converter be?

call cameran at torque converter specialties in Columbia. Look through a summit catalog etc. A good converter can range from $200 (used of course) to 1000+ Typically people spend around $350-$450 for an off the shelf generic converter.

MonteC · 06-19-2010, 06:13 PM

x2 for cameron.

clubracergt1 · 06-19-2010, 09:57 PM

Haven't we been through this once already?

My suggestion... Quit messing with the ragtop and build the Fox. It'll be cheaper and faster; and you won't have to worry about your daily driver being down.

Derek · 06-20-2010, 10:59 AM

You will probably want to find a good tuner to talk to. will be able to help tell you what harness changes to do. Then they will probably flash a manual tune into your pcm. Don't know if those had hydraulic linkage but probly need all that to. maybe differnt drive shaft lentghs to. find a salvage parts car. Its alot of work but Hey its your car.

Shane361 · 06-20-2010, 01:09 PM

It's all in what you want the car for. I had a supercharged 02 GT and I loved it. Best out of the car was 7.5 in the 8th. If you miss banging gears go ahead with the swap but if you want the faster of the two at a drag stip stay auto and change out the gears and stall. I would atleast...try that first and see how you like it. -Shane

Matts94Z28 · 06-20-2010, 01:10 PM

I wouldn't waste my time on modding a daily driver... v6 at that.

Shane361 · 06-20-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

I wouldn't waste my time on modding a daily driver... v6 at that.

Knew that was comming. I do agree, save up for a better platform to build on.-Shane

slowgreen99 · 06-20-2010, 01:27 PM

t45s are for the 4.6s anyway...the sixxers use a different version of the t5

bwelch · 06-20-2010, 01:51 PM

The best mod you can do to a v6 conv is put full coverage on it and drive it into a tree!

slowgreen99 · 06-20-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

The best mod you can do to a v6 conv is put full coverage on it and drive it into a tree!

x2

Illusions · 06-20-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

The best mod you can do to a v6 conv is put full coverage on it and drive it into a tree!

X3

SenorSmoothie · 06-20-2010, 03:41 PM

Well a guy pmd me on here tha wants to make his 03 v6 auto and he said he'd trade me straight up so I figure i might as well.

05Saleen · 06-20-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorSmoothie

Well a guy pmd me on here tha wants to make his 03 v6 auto and he said he'd trade me straight up so I figure i might as well.

He is a smart man!

gearmesh, inc. · 06-20-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorSmoothie

Well a guy pmd me on here tha wants to make his 03 v6 auto and he said he'd trade me straight up so I figure i might as well.

It would be a lot easier to trade car for car than to do all the parts swapping, considering you have no objections to the rest of the car.

Just something to think about.

Illusions · 06-20-2010, 04:42 PM

For some reason I'm getting visions of a guy on Fastgm that tore his prelude apart, sold all his stock pieces because he had big plans for it and now he's stuck with junk. He too is 18. coincidence? I think something went seriously wrong with a generation.

bwelch · 06-20-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusions

For some reason I'm getting visions of a guy on Fastgm that tore his prelude apart, sold all his stock pieces because he had big plans for it and now he's stuck with junk. He too is 18. coincidence? I think something went seriously wrong with a generation.

Nordicmist ftmfl

BigdaddyDupree · 06-20-2010, 05:38 PM

im 20 and i seem to be ok lol

06-19-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
SenorSmoothie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 90	auto to 5 spd? I have a 2000 mustang auto and wanting to convert to a 5 spd. Just wondering how difficuklt it is and what all I need. So far I assume I'll need a t45 trans. Pedal assembly, ecu from a 5 spd, mounting brackets, and driveshaft from a 5spd. Am I forgetting anything? __________________ 2000 mustang v6 convertible. 85 mustang gt..work in progress.

06-19-2010, 03:49 PM	#2
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	You may be money and time ahead of the game by just going with a higher stall converter and shift kit in your auto trans. Factory low stall converters are performance killers. Consider about a 2800-3000 stall speed lockup converter and your V6 will feel a whole lot more powerful, especially in your 0-60 time. Top off such an upgrade with a gear ratio change in your rear end. That V6 with a 3.73 or 4.10 rear gear and stall converter will become an eye opener. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

06-19-2010, 04:04 PM	#3
SenorSmoothie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 90	About how much would that converter be? __________________ 2000 mustang v6 convertible. 85 mustang gt..work in progress.

06-19-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Haven't we been through this once already? My suggestion... Quit messing with the ragtop and build the Fox. It'll be cheaper and faster; and you won't have to worry about your daily driver being down. __________________ This space for rent

06-20-2010, 01:09 PM	#8
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	It's all in what you want the car for. I had a supercharged 02 GT and I loved it. Best out of the car was 7.5 in the 8th. If you miss banging gears go ahead with the swap but if you want the faster of the two at a drag stip stay auto and change out the gears and stall. I would atleast...try that first and see how you like it. -Shane __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

06-19-2010, 06:13 PM	#5
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	x2 for cameron.

06-20-2010, 10:59 AM	#7
Derek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West of the mutha f**cking Ashley Posts: 1,784	You will probably want to find a good tuner to talk to. will be able to help tell you what harness changes to do. Then they will probably flash a manual tune into your pcm. Don't know if those had hydraulic linkage but probly need all that to. maybe differnt drive shaft lentghs to. find a salvage parts car. Its alot of work but Hey its your car.

06-20-2010, 01:10 PM	#9
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I wouldn't waste my time on modding a daily driver... v6 at that. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

06-20-2010, 01:27 PM	#11
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	t45s are for the 4.6s anyway...the sixxers use a different version of the t5 __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports

06-20-2010, 01:51 PM	#12
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	The best mod you can do to a v6 conv is put full coverage on it and drive it into a tree!

06-20-2010, 03:41 PM	#15
SenorSmoothie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 90	Well a guy pmd me on here tha wants to make his 03 v6 auto and he said he'd trade me straight up so I figure i might as well. __________________ 2000 mustang v6 convertible. 85 mustang gt..work in progress.

06-20-2010, 04:42 PM	#18
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	For some reason I'm getting visions of a guy on Fastgm that tore his prelude apart, sold all his stock pieces because he had big plans for it and now he's stuck with junk. He too is 18. coincidence? I think something went seriously wrong with a generation. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

06-20-2010, 05:38 PM	#20
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	im 20 and i seem to be ok lol __________________ . What you wanna do?