Manual transmission swap??
09-03-2009, 10:55 PM
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Manual transmission swap??
ok to start i should just say i hate automatic transmissions because of their all too common failure rate.. so im thinking about putting a manual 5 or 6 speed with a short shift in my 04 f150 fx4.. sooo im wondering if this has been done or if they came stock with a manual trans. if anyone can help i would appreciate it.
09-03-2009, 11:11 PM
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i got the big 5.4... yeah i figured i would have to buy something and mock it up i was just wondering if someone had ever done this.. i got like $5K to work with so it can b done jut looking for some guidance and maybe some part #'s lol
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yeah i understand i can have an auto built that cant be destroyed.. they all have weak points and i really just want a manual trans.. u know something thats different hasnt been done kinda thing
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do you want a shift it yourself because you dont like the transmission or just to say you have a shift-it-yourself? if your truck has captains chairs, it dont going to work.
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i have the front bench seat with the fold up arm rest.. i can move that back to fit in the stick and thats the whole point of the short throw transmission. i want something unique thats all. i just really dont like auto transmissions. and i need a project to keep busy lol
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i have the front bench seat with the fold up arm rest.. i can move that back to fit in the stick and thats the whole point of the short throw transmission. i want something unique thats all. i just really dont like auto transmissions. and i need a project to keep busy lol
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a good built trans is at least 1500 bucks then ur lookin at 12-1500 for the converter i dunno.. manual would b fun. if it cant b done then whatever but if its possible and i can actually get someone or a company to work with me on this then ill do it.
