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Kevyn
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I have a 91 5.0 convert. It has a stock aod, and i am thinking about dropping a T5 in it. When you do this do you need to change the computer, from an automatic calibrated computer, to a manul calibrated computer. Also what do you guys think about converting over? Thank you.
Kevyn
Posts: 31 | From: Lincoln, CA | Registered: Sep 2001
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the50ho
THE50HO
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There is no need for a computer swap when doing the Aod/t-5 conversion. As for opinions on doing the swap or not, having a 5-speed for smashing around is great. It's alot of fun banging gears around town or at the track, but it really all depends on what you are looking for in your car. If you want a quick street car with occasional track use, I would reccomend doing the swap if you like driving 5 speeds. If you are looking for an all out, balls to the wall drag race car, go with a nice auto tranny with a good stall converter. Not to say 5 speeds aren't good for drag racing, but the auto will be nice and consistant. Good luck with whatever choice you make.
Jack
-------------------- Motorcycles and airplanes. Might be time to get back in the Mustang game.
Posts: 4057 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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VNMKING
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Member # 480
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From what I can remember the hardest thing was putting the pedal assy. in. Other than that it wasn't to bad. Took me approx. 8 hrs and when I did it I knew hardly anything about 5.0's.
Posts: 1000 | From: Roseville, CA | Registered: Oct 2001
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Kevyn
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Member # 422
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Thanks for the advice everyone. Hey Jack that is what everone tells me is that you do not need to swap the computers. Fordpny and t-topterror was it worth it to swap? Did you guys notice a big defference? Thank you!
Kevyn
Posts: 31 | From: Lincoln, CA | Registered: Sep 2001
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99convcobra
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Member # 1339
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kev, you idiot, if your going to spend the time, should buy a T56 and do it right !! Hey Im stuck in Lincoln until wednesday give me a call then
-------------------- 99 convertable cobra #867 SOLD 09/01/02 13.702 1/4 mile time 33.010 Autocross time 1 Tranny Smoked 3 tickets And Counting
NEW COLLEGE CAR 98 V6, First word "Dam this thing is slow" 11lbs Procharger in October
Posts: 475 | From: Redding at college | Registered: May 2002
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Kevyn
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Member # 422
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Joel a T56 hahahaha! Are you going to pay for it? I gave you a call last night, but you were not their. so give me a call.
Kevyn
Posts: 31 | From: Lincoln, CA | Registered: Sep 2001
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99convcobra
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yeah ill pay for it, NOT call me after 6pm
-------------------- 99 convertable cobra #867 SOLD 09/01/02 13.702 1/4 mile time 33.010 Autocross time 1 Tranny Smoked 3 tickets And Counting
NEW COLLEGE CAR 98 V6, First word "Dam this thing is slow" 11lbs Procharger in October
Posts: 475 | From: Redding at college | Registered: May 2002
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VNMKING
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Member # 480
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I picked up .6 in the 1/4. Funner to drive and a little better gas mileage. Burnout's won't be as smooth lookin' though.
-------------------- 65’ Coupe 94’ Cobra "VNMKING"
Posts: 1000 | From: Roseville, CA | Registered: Oct 2001
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FordPny
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Member # 510
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Im still working on other things on the car so I dunno what kind of a diffrence ive gained yet.
And T-top was right the hardest part is the pedal assembly and rerouting your speedometer cable.
If you have any question email and ill try to help you.
-------------------- Holla at yoo boooyyy
Posts: 2458 | From: San Jose CA | Registered: Oct 2001
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Kevyn
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Member # 422
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Thanks a lot everybody!
Kevyn
Posts: 31 | From: Lincoln, CA | Registered: Sep 2001
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