Auto to 5speed swap

RoushRacing6N17 · 11-18-2003, 10:49 PM

How much trouble will i be getting myself into going from auto to 5speed? I know it can't be easy or inexpensive having to install the clutch and everything. How my bullcrap and money will i have to go through to make this happen, because i hate this c4 even though its built. How much money do you think it will take also? thanks guys

crazypete · 11-19-2003, 09:59 AM

Compared to going in the other direction (which I just did), it's a breeze. You'll need to get a pedal set (which is going to be an enourmous hassle to install, believe me), the cable, flywheel, pressureplate and clutch disk (good time to get the upgraded parts) and t-5 crossmember (or modifying the auto crossmember though I think the c-4 uses a different x-member altogether but dont quote me on that). I know the AOD driveshaft is the same length as the t-5 but I'm not sure what the tail length of a C-4 is. So here's your parts list:

Rebuilt T-5 $800 (call Menard's in Chester NH they have them all the time and they work 100%. I've gotten 2 rebuilts from them)
Stock clutch/Pressureplate combo $150
Pilot bearing $20
Flywheel $75
Driveshaft $75
x-member $50
Pedals $50
Clutch cable $50
Plastic plate and shifter boot $50

These are incredibly rough numbers. If you have $1500 bucks laying around, you should be able to acquire all the parts. Install is a breeze compared to the horror of installing an AOD. You can actually lift a T-5 yourself. I usually wiggle under the car, pull the T-5 onto myself and use myself as a transmission lift =P

Well, have fun!

11-18-2003, 10:49 PM	#1
RoushRacing6N17 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 51	Auto to 5speed swap How much trouble will i be getting myself into going from auto to 5speed? I know it can't be easy or inexpensive having to install the clutch and everything. How my bullcrap and money will i have to go through to make this happen, because i hate this c4 even though its built. How much money do you think it will take also? thanks guys

11-19-2003, 09:59 AM	#2
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Compared to going in the other direction (which I just did), it's a breeze. You'll need to get a pedal set (which is going to be an enourmous hassle to install, believe me), the cable, flywheel, pressureplate and clutch disk (good time to get the upgraded parts) and t-5 crossmember (or modifying the auto crossmember though I think the c-4 uses a different x-member altogether but dont quote me on that). I know the AOD driveshaft is the same length as the t-5 but I'm not sure what the tail length of a C-4 is. So here's your parts list: Rebuilt T-5 $800 (call Menard's in Chester NH they have them all the time and they work 100%. I've gotten 2 rebuilts from them) Stock clutch/Pressureplate combo $150 Pilot bearing $20 Flywheel $75 Driveshaft $75 x-member $50 Pedals $50 Clutch cable $50 Plastic plate and shifter boot $50 These are incredibly rough numbers. If you have $1500 bucks laying around, you should be able to acquire all the parts. Install is a breeze compared to the horror of installing an AOD. You can actually lift a T-5 yourself. I usually wiggle under the car, pull the T-5 onto myself and use myself as a transmission lift =P Well, have fun! __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

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