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Old 02-11-2005, 04:57 PM   #51
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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The three actual 1994 Cobras used as pace cars for the Indy 500 had automatic transmissions. Those are the only Cobras ever produced that weren't sticks. This is a safety requirement for the race. Just a fun fact.
Hmmm, cool. Thanks for the fun fact. Where can I find one. LOL
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Old 03-22-2005, 10:01 PM   #52
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

03steve , what kind of numbers are you running? explain the computer things in simpler terms....
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Old 06-09-2005, 04:34 PM   #53
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excellent write up and a nice cobra.
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Old 04-16-2006, 09:14 AM   #54
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very cool write up , if want to go fast go with a auto....!!!!
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Old 04-19-2006, 05:57 PM   #55
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

Why the HELL would you want to change ur stick shift car to a automatic?
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Old 04-20-2006, 05:46 AM   #56
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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Why the HELL would you want to change ur stick shift car to a automatic?
Automatic-equipped cars are easier to launch & more consistent than a manual-trans car in 1/4-mile racing.

That's usually the main reason for the swap.
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Old 07-07-2006, 03:55 PM   #57
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

Here is another new writeup on this subject that is probably as complete as any I've ever seen.

http://www.modularfords.com/articles...4_Cobra/1.html
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Old 08-11-2006, 02:09 PM   #58
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

did you change the brake pedal or did you go cheap and leave the manual one...
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Old 10-04-2006, 10:11 AM   #59
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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Why the HELL would you want to change ur stick shift car to a automatic?
To stomp mudholes in stick cars, prevent drivetrain/rear end part failures, and make the drivebility more streetable than a high-powered on/off clutch.

At my power level, it makes more sense.

I used a GT auto brake pedal, with Mach 1 IUP cover.
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Old 10-24-2006, 06:15 PM   #60
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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Automatic-equipped cars are easier to launch & more consistent than a manual-trans car in 1/4-mile racing.

That's usually the main reason for the swap.
I understand the reasoning completely, But...easier....why would you want to make it easier? It's like taking the skill out of the equation......yes I understand that in VERY high horsepower cars it is the way to go, but the question stands....Why in the HELL would you change your 5 speed to an automatic rather than just buy an auto to begin with, as well as why did you buy a cobra if you don't want a stick? It may just be me and a few others....but this is the dumbest thing I've heard of in a long time.
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Old 10-24-2006, 07:53 PM   #61
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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It may just be me and a few others....but this is the dumbest thing I've heard of in a long time.
Looks like I have to repeat myself.

My car made 710 rwhp and spun on the dyno at 3000 RPM in 4th gear with the 6-speed. When I took the car out to race, I went through clutches and rearend parts quite frequently. The 6-speed was too hard on parts, and reliability suffered.

To get the most reliability, enjoyment, and streetability out of the car at the strip and on the street, a 4R70W auto was the way to go at that power level.

It may be the dumbest thing you ever heard of, I can accept that. I am sure you have your own way of dealing with your high HP monster...Mr. 4.10s and exhaust.
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Old 11-14-2006, 10:01 PM   #62
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if they made cobras in auto i would have one
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Old 08-18-2008, 10:50 PM   #63
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

god i want this done so bad but scared i'm going to **** up... i wanted a 5 spd at first but now i wish i never got one. i have a tko500 tranny in it now, but its suchs a hard shifting tranny.... i hate 5 spd, and will never owe another one...
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:18 AM   #64
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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Here is it, in plain english when possible.
Think this about everything, minus the tranny and converter.
I will add as I remember. This will acheive a stock looking
automatic Mach 1:

1R3Z-7210-AA - Shifter assembly: $174.42
XR3Z-7E395-AA - Trans shift cable assy: $48.24
F6SZ-7007-A - Lower bellhousing cover: $32.47
XR32-7C078-BA - 4R70W wiring harness: $90.00
XR3Z-7B229-AA - Brkt-trans kickdown cable: $9.80
3R3Z-6304567-AAB - Bezel out of Mach 1, I traded for charcoal gray: $170.22
1R3Z-4841-EA - 4R70W driveshaft yoke for tranny tailshaft: $85.38
F1VY-7986-A - ***-Will post desciption up later: $5.70
F8AZ-7G276-AA - Shifter position sensor: $22.27
F6ZZ-3F719-AC - Cable asy-ign shift interlock: $57.18
E43Z-7B415-A - Stud-tr gr sh conn rod adj: $6.18
F1DZ-7H181-A - Fitting-trans shft actu ca: $7.68
1L3Z-7H103-AB - Speed sensor: $22.31
XR3Z-7A228-BA - Fill tube for tranny fluid: $15.83
XR3Z-7A020-BA - Dip stick for fill tube: $19.37
378377-S - Plug button for firewall hole 1.38 dia: $1.91
F2UZ-7H183-A - Plug for the mechanical speed sensor - if not supplied with transmission



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-Plug for convertor/flexplate access port on bottom of bellhousing, Ford $4.00
-GT automatic brake pedal, Ford $30.00
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-1350 to 1330 u-joint for tailshaft yoke, Auto Zone $30.00
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:31 AM   #65
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

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Why the HELL would you want to change ur stick shift car to a automatic?
So I can blow your doors off

And no, I don't care if he asked that question 2 years ago.
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Old 08-30-2008, 06:17 PM   #66
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god i want this done so bad but scared i'm going to **** up... i wanted a 5 spd at first but now i wish i never got one. i have a tko500 tranny in it now, but its suchs a hard shifting tranny.... i hate 5 spd, and will never owe another one...

Call Darrin at BC-automotive.com. He did an article in Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords on converting my Bullitt from a 5sp to a 4R70W about a year ago. Lopped off almost .7 from my ET with that conversion. Since then I've installed a 4V and with the shifter in "Drive" and with the EEC completely controlling the shifting and lockup, the car is now running 9s with just under 700RWHP. The original poster used a Lentech tranny with an Open converter. You can go with a lock-up converter with Darrin's conversion which makes the car MUCH more streetable and has a huge advantage at the track too on the big end. Mine's trapping 139mph currently. Open converters soak-up HP. I started a thread with my recent escapades with the 4V with some additional details on the car here...
http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...ad.php?t=83994
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Old 12-08-2008, 06:48 AM   #67
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

Figure I might as well ask.

Can I expect the same type of performance if I used a stock Mach 1 with an automatic trans as I would a stock 5 spd Mach 1 converted to an automatic?
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:29 AM   #68
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Figure I might as well ask.

Can I expect the same type of performance if I used a stock Mach 1 with an automatic trans as I would a stock 5 spd Mach 1 converted to an automatic?
IF you put a stock tranny and converter in the 5 spd, then probably yes. BUT almost no one that is doing the conversion would use stock stuff. So the performance would be better, just like if you took the stock auto mach and upgraded it.
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:01 AM   #69
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Figure I might as well ask.

Can I expect the same type of performance if I used a stock Mach 1 with an automatic trans as I would a stock 5 spd Mach 1 converted to an automatic?
I'm not sure I understand the question but, the only difference from a factory Automatic Mach and doing a conversion from a 5sp to a stock 4R70W is the computers are different and the factory automatics came with a steel "GT" crankshaft and the Manual Machs came with a forged "Cobra" crankshaft. Performance wise there would be no difference from what I know.

Why are you asking? Are you thinking of buying a Mach, have a choice between an auto and a manual? If that's the case and you want to end up with an automatic, I'd certainly get the automatic to begin with and start the mods from there.
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Old 12-08-2008, 01:39 PM   #70
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I'm not sure I understand the question but, the only difference from a factory Automatic Mach and doing a conversion from a 5sp to a stock 4R70W is the computers are different and the factory automatics came with a steel "GT" crankshaft and the Manual Machs came with a forged "Cobra" crankshaft. Performance wise there would be no difference from what I know.

Why are you asking? Are you thinking of buying a Mach, have a choice between an auto and a manual? If that's the case and you want to end up with an automatic, I'd certainly get the automatic to begin with and start the mods from there.
You pretty much nailed it on the head.
My only worry from this point on with an Automatic is researching to see if I need to get different mod parts than a manual. Not very car educated I'm afraid.
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

If you want to end up with an Automatic and have a choice, start with one. The remainder of the car is the same with the exception of the material in the crank shaft as I mentioned earlier.
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Old 12-14-2008, 03:24 PM   #72
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

Ah, apologies for the delayed post.

Looking back at the choice of Mach 1 Auto or Manual, the automatics come in 4 speed while the manual is a 5 speed.

Is this important at all for any performance related to the car? Loss of torque, etc.

Sorry for being a pain, just trying to do my homework before buying a car (this time around being the Mach 1 of course).
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Ah, apologies for the delayed post.

Looking back at the choice of Mach 1 Auto or Manual, the automatics come in 4 speed while the manual is a 5 speed.

Is this important at all for any performance related to the car? Loss of torque, etc.

Sorry for being a pain, just trying to do my homework before buying a car (this time around being the Mach 1 of course).
The 4 speed vs 5 speed isn't really a meaningful comparison because you're talking apples and oranges.

If you want an automatic, get one. If you want to shift, get a manual.
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Old 12-15-2008, 12:56 PM   #74
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Re: How to change your 5 speed to an automatic

Can a PCM from a 5 speed Mach be reflashed to an auto PCM? I know the Cobra guys have to swap because the Cobra PCM is pinned differently and Ford left the auto trans stuff out but aren't all the Mach PCM's pinned the same? I am really thinking of going to an auto and do not want to go MVB.
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Old 12-23-2008, 08:53 PM   #75
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Can a PCM from a 5 speed Mach be reflashed to an auto PCM? I know the Cobra guys have to swap because the Cobra PCM is pinned differently and Ford left the auto trans stuff out but aren't all the Mach PCM's pinned the same? I am really thinking of going to an auto and do not want to go MVB.
I am wondering the same thing?
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