How To Change An Automatic Into A 5-Speed??? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03Sguy_281 · 05-13-2011, 01:33 PM

I made a mistake in buying an automatic and i'm unhappy with it, cuz i've had issues with the trans. and i miss having 5-speed manual. I don't have the option to sell or trade, so if i'm going to be stuck with it i want to eventually convert it to a 5-speed manual. Can anyone help me out with what all i would need to make this happen, Thanks.

GRB60 · 05-13-2011, 01:56 PM

You can start with a transmission, bell housing, clutch, flywheel, pedal assembly, center console with automatic shift handle, a computer reflash. Others will add, I'm sure.

jaimoe · 05-13-2011, 04:14 PM

What specifically are you unhappy with in your automatic? I love mine. I bought mine with an auto in it and last year upgraded with an auto I bought from Darrin at BC-Automotive (member here in the board) with a 3500 stall converter. I am spraying a 100 shot with it and am deep in the 7's in the 1/8 mile. It is like stock on the street. I wouldn't have it any other way.

What is your tranny doing that isn't right? Will be a LOT cheaper to fix the issues than swapping out for a manual.

If you go to the track an auto will always be more consistant. Not necessarily slower either. I beat manual cars all the time.

Danny · 06-22-2011, 01:49 PM

Im on the same bus, I loved it at first when I got it but, I just got plain bored of auto. I have the option to sell but I wont find one for the price it would sell for. If I had the choice to pick, I would have obviously gone with the manual.

littlemags · 06-22-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Sguy_281

I made a mistake in buying an automatic and i'm unhappy with it, cuz i've had issues with the trans. and i miss having 5-speed manual. I don't have the option to sell or trade, so if i'm going to be stuck with it i want to eventually convert it to a 5-speed manual. Can anyone help me out with what all i would need to make this happen, Thanks.

I have a 8000 mile trans 3650 for sale....if needed.

Tony Alonso · 06-25-2011, 05:16 PM

The crank shafts in the engines are different (one on the manual is stronger).

05-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#1
03Sguy_281 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 29	How To Change An Automatic Into A 5-Speed??? I made a mistake in buying an automatic and i'm unhappy with it, cuz i've had issues with the trans. and i miss having 5-speed manual. I don't have the option to sell or trade, so if i'm going to be stuck with it i want to eventually convert it to a 5-speed manual. Can anyone help me out with what all i would need to make this happen, Thanks.

05-13-2011, 01:56 PM	#2
GRB60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 2,144	Re: How To Change An Automatic Into A 5-Speed??? You can start with a transmission, bell housing, clutch, flywheel, pedal assembly, center console with automatic shift handle, a computer reflash. Others will add, I'm sure. __________________ 2003 Torch Red 5 spd w/ IUP Built: 7/16/03

05-13-2011, 04:14 PM	#3
jaimoe Speed addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 648	Re: How To Change An Automatic Into A 5-Speed??? What specifically are you unhappy with in your automatic? I love mine. I bought mine with an auto in it and last year upgraded with an auto I bought from Darrin at BC-Automotive (member here in the board) with a 3500 stall converter. I am spraying a 100 shot with it and am deep in the 7's in the 1/8 mile. It is like stock on the street. I wouldn't have it any other way. What is your tranny doing that isn't right? Will be a LOT cheaper to fix the issues than swapping out for a manual. If you go to the track an auto will always be more consistant. Not necessarily slower either. I beat manual cars all the time. __________________ Best time 1/8th mi--7.65@90MPH 2003 DSG Mach 1 99/01 Cobra front bumper Darrin-Matic w/3500 stall converter 100 Shot 4.10 Gears Stock Springs KYB AGX adjustable shocks/struts tubular LCAs UPR dbl adj UCAs Custom SCT Tune 255/40/18 front 295/35/18 rear FR500 Wheels Custom RAI UPR O/R X-Pipe Roy spacer Flowmaster 40's I may not be as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was." "Just an old man having fun"

06-22-2011, 01:49 PM	#4
Danny Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 163	Re: How To Change An Automatic Into A 5-Speed??? Im on the same bus, I loved it at first when I got it but, I just got plain bored of auto. I have the option to sell but I wont find one for the price it would sell for. If I had the choice to pick, I would have obviously gone with the manual.

06-25-2011, 05:16 PM	#6
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: How To Change An Automatic Into A 5-Speed??? The crank shafts in the engines are different (one on the manual is stronger). __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)