Swapping trannies

Dave68 · 11-06-2001, 10:33 PM

I just got a 68 with a 289 3 speed auto that has just been rebuilt, even has a warranty. I would like to swap it for a 4 speed toploader. Here in Phoenix, I found a used one for $900 with shifter but the rest of the parts cost around $400. I'm in high school and this is my first car so what do you guys think? Can I find someone to swap me out? Dave

Rev · 11-06-2001, 10:53 PM

Dave, I wouldn't be expecting an even swap for a 4 speed. I think it will cost some extra, not sure how much. Good luck with the project.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

thunderbolt · 11-07-2001, 06:35 PM

For that kind of money, I would consider a t5 5 speed swap. Real popular now.

Dave68 · 11-07-2001, 11:10 PM

Sounds great! Where do I get one, how much do they cost and will it fit without drive shaft modifications?

Dave

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Dave 68 Mustang, Mostly stock, Project Car, 289 4bl, Phoenix, AZ

11-07-2001, 11:40 PM

I put a t5 in my 65 for $800. I like it much better than the toploader I used to have. I didn't have to modify my driveshaft, although some people do. Just depends on what rearend you have.
Get one from at least an 89 stang cause they can handle more torque.

11-06-2001, 10:33 PM	#1
Dave68 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA Posts: 8	Swapping trannies I just got a 68 with a 289 3 speed auto that has just been rebuilt, even has a warranty. I would like to swap it for a 4 speed toploader. Here in Phoenix, I found a used one for $900 with shifter but the rest of the parts cost around $400. I'm in high school and this is my first car so what do you guys think? Can I find someone to swap me out? Dave

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11-06-2001, 10:53 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Dave, I wouldn't be expecting an even swap for a 4 speed. I think it will cost some extra, not sure how much. Good luck with the project. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

11-07-2001, 06:35 PM	#3
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	For that kind of money, I would consider a t5 5 speed swap. Real popular now.

11-07-2001, 11:10 PM	#4
Dave68 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA Posts: 8	Sounds great! Where do I get one, how much do they cost and will it fit without drive shaft modifications? Dave ------------------ Dave 68 Mustang, Mostly stock, Project Car, 289 4bl, Phoenix, AZ

11-07-2001, 11:40 PM	#5
65modified Guest Posts: n/a	I put a t5 in my 65 for $800. I like it much better than the toploader I used to have. I didn't have to modify my driveshaft, although some people do. Just depends on what rearend you have. Get one from at least an 89 stang cause they can handle more torque.