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Andy9093
Member # 1959
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I'm planning on swapping my automatic tranny on my 90 GT to a manual tranny. How hard is the swap? Can someone give me a parts list for the swap? Also will the computer need to be changed? Thanks in advanced..Andy
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99gt-UJSTLST
Member # 584
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the computer can stay
you will need bell houseing,tranny,clutch pedals,pilot bearing,clutch,clutch cable kit, wiring harness that goes to the tarnny
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91 5.0
Member # 1527
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You dont need that harness he's talking about. If you do want it though, ive got one ill sell you. Ive also got a clutch cable and quadrant that youll also need. This is an easy swap bro. No problem, just do a little reading. Its all pretty straight forward though.
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st5150
Member # 51
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The computer doesn't need to be changed. Here is the best "how to" artical on the web for an AOD to T5 swap:
http://66.96.130.106/archives/2001/03/t5swap/index.shtml
With that said... after doing the swap myself, I wish I would have simply built up my AOD and tossed in a 3500-3700 RPM stall instead.
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91 5.0
Member # 1527
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not me. I love my TKO
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99gt-UJSTLST
Member # 584
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quote: Originally posted by 91 5.0: not me. I love my TKO
hey you havet the wireing harnes that connects to the tranny
the one that over rides the park safty switch and makes the reverse lights work
im interested in it well if thats what yoru selling
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281n/a
Member # 1465
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quote: Originally posted by st5150: The computer doesn't need to be changed. Here is the best "how to" artical on the web for an AOD to T5 swap:
http://66.96.130.106/archives/2001/03/t5swap/index.shtml
With that said... after doing the swap myself, I wish I would have simply built up my AOD and tossed in a 3500-3700 RPM stall instead.
just curious why you wish you would have kept the auto?
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TheBrain
Member # 35
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quote: Originally posted by 281n/a: quote: Originally posted by st5150: The computer doesn't need to be changed. Here is the best "how to" artical on the web for an AOD to T5 swap:
http://66.96.130.106/archives/2001/03/t5swap/index.shtml
With that said... after doing the swap myself, I wish I would have simply built up my AOD and tossed in a 3500-3700 RPM stall instead.
just curious why you wish you would have kept the auto?
I can tell you the 5 reasons I wish I had kept the automatic in my '89 3 blown up T-5s, 1 blown up T-5z, 1 broken TKO (broke the mounting ears off when my driveshaft broke on the 3-4 shift and I still trapped 105 mph )
But at this point, I am going to continue to use a manual transmission because it is just more fun
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91 5.0
Member # 1527
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quote: Originally posted by 99gt-UJSTLST: quote: Originally posted by 91 5.0: not me. I love my TKO
hey you havet the wireing harnes that connects to the tranny
the one that over rides the park safty switch and makes the reverse lights work
im interested in it well if thats what yoru selling
Thats the one. Let me know if youre interested.
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91sleeper
Member # 779
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quote: Originally posted by TheBrain: quote: Originally posted by 281n/a: quote: Originally posted by st5150: The computer doesn't need to be changed. Here is the best "how to" artical on the web for an AOD to T5 swap:
http://66.96.130.106/archives/2001/03/t5swap/index.shtml
With that said... after doing the swap myself, I wish I would have simply built up my AOD and tossed in a 3500-3700 RPM stall instead.
just curious why you wish you would have kept the auto?
I can tell you the 5 reasons I wish I had kept the automatic in my '89 3 blown up T-5s, 1 blown up T-5z, 1 broken TKO (broke the mounting ears off when my driveshaft broke on the 3-4 shift and I still trapped 105 mph )
But at this point, I am going to continue to use a manual transmission because it is just more fun
Two stock AOD's later I am finally going to put in a Tremec 3550.
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MR GO FAST
Member # 2088
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I am in the process of doing this myself on my 92. ST5150 sent me some good info on this. If you have any questions PM me.
Manny G
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Blu50Stang
Member # 489
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quote: Originally posted by MR GO FAST: I am in the process of doing this myself on my 92. ST5150 sent me some good info on this. If you have any questions PM me.
Manny G
Did you used to have a red GT? I think I've seen you around my area before.
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Andy9093
Member # 1959
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Thanks for the info. Now the fun part.... Finding the parts. Andy
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MR GO FAST
Member # 2088
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Did you used to have a red GT? I think I've seen you around my area before.
Not me. I had a blue/silver 89 GT. Now I have a silver coupe.
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