Auto to 5 speed know how
Hey guys. I want to convert my 95 f150 2wd from auto to a T5. Anything I need to know as far as ECU or wire harness changes I will have to make? Will I have to change the cross member? If I find a fox body can I just take the whole system out of bolt and play or will I have to make changes?
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Auto to 5 speed know how
Why t5 versus the f150's m5od? Just curious. I swapped from an e4od to the m5od, kept the existing computer and wiring and jumped the neutral safety switch wires. Needed a new starter to match the engine/tranny and put a different cross member in but I think that's because it was a 4x4 tranny.
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From what I've seen they are the better transmission out of the two but I haven't had any experience with either. But if I can keep the same wiring and ecu with the other swap then that's what I will look for! Also have some rear end questions as well. I want to convert the rear to disc brakes instead of drums. Any suggestions? It's going to be an everyday driving truck no hauling but I am beefing up the motor.
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I think you'll find a mustang motor will have the wrong oilpan and intake and camshaft ... for starters. Crossmember will probably need to be changed. Driveshaft. You need clutch pedal/ brake pedal setup. Change the column. Do something about the indicator in the cluster. And I'm sure there's a couple of other things. a donor truck would be real handy.
As far as the drum brakes versus disc, keep in mind that you could buy a big block truck with the same drum brakes. Point would be that brakes are about stopping and a beefed up motor makes no difference when you put your foot on the brake, so I wouldn't factor engine power into the brake decision. |
So if I were to get a 5speed out of a 2wd f150 i should be ok? Right?
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....and the driveshaft, clutch/brake pedal assy, slave/master assy, flywheel...
might be able to get by just taking the steering column cover. would be a good idea to get a instrument cluster that has a tach... best is to get the whole truck, then scrap the rest once swap is done. then you will have some extra stuff as well like wheels, etc |
I thought it was going to be an easier swap then that. May consider just leaving it automatic rather than going broke to make it work.
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Perhaps you can find a truck that is already a manual. There are 2 on Craigslist where I live.
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Originally Posted by Whaze20
(Post 4313036)
I thought it was going to be an easier swap then that. May consider just leaving it automatic rather than going broke to make it work.
Unless you really really want your truck to be manual shift then leave it alone. |
Auto to 5 speed know how
Don't need a new steering column, just remove the roll pin and remove the shifter. Up to you if you want to replace the cover or not. As far as the cluster I just painted over the lettering so light doesn't shine through. Pretty simple stuff doesn't require any modifications but definitely easiest/cheapest to have a donor truck with the same wheelbase/engine.
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