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six 5.0
Member # 3153
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I have a 1990 auto. I would like to change it to a 5 speed
I have a cupple of Q's
What parts are needed besides: .Tranny .Clutch .Cutch cabel .Bell housing .Flywheel .Pedals
How long does it take (book time)
How difficult is it (what is the most difficult part)
Thanks
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MustangNate
Member # 4559
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Transmission crossmember Transmission mount Various nuts and bolts 5-speed computer shifter neutral saftely switch have to hook up wires for back up lights
As far as time, depends if you are doing it in your garage or in a shop with a lift and pro tools.
Shouldn't take more than a few hours though. Most difficult part would be when your hand slips off the wrench and you smack yourself in the face.
Have fun. [ October 24, 2004, 06:37 PM: Message edited by: MustangNate ]
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GOTULKN
Member # 4933
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I suggest you use a adjustable clutch quadrant... And cable. Also get the rubber boot that bolts to the car where your shifter is bolted now... If you dont use it then you will sometimes get exhaust smoke in the car at a light...
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six 5.0
Member # 3153
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Shouldn't take more than a few hours though. Most difficult part would be when your hand slips off the wrench and you smack yourself in the face.
Have fun. [/QB][/QUOTE]
LOL Thanks alot for the input I'll take a look at that site.
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six 5.0
Member # 3153
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Do I have to get 90 5 speed comp. Or can it be 88-93
Where do I get a rubber boot????
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Blue Oval
Member # 2548
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you DO NOT need a 5 spd computer,the AOD computer will work fine.
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Cstang50
Member # 4925
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I did mine about 6 months ago it not to hard the thing that took the longest was the peddles because everything is in there tight you should have no problem with the auto computer that you have in it right know good luck
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red GT black rallyes
Member # 4495
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yeah its kinda a ruff job and seeing that this is your first time doing this it will take u at least a day.
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red GT black rallyes
Member # 4495
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oh yeah and dont forget about the clutch fork
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AJBlackGT
Member # 3936
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quote: Originally posted by Blue Oval: you DO NOT need a 5 spd computer,the AOD computer will work fine.
Thats right, I have an A9p and it works fine, all I had to do is get the harness from ford, one of their last ones. I ended up using a harness off a parts car I had so I still have the reverse light wiring for sale if you need it. Brand new in box.
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GOTULKN
Member # 4933
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for the newbie..... 6 hours top... just be carefuk when puttng in the new pedals ... do not crimpwires....
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six 5.0
Member # 3153
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Thanks alot guys. I appreciate all the info. I'll let you know how it goes
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1992gtdrop
Member # 4502
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quote: Originally posted by Blue Oval: you DO NOT need a 5 spd computer,the AOD computer will work fine.
I still use my AOD computer
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