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Oct 8, 2011 | 10:29 AM

snapper4691

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Manual to Automatic....

I have a manual tranny in my 2000 f-250. But I would love to have an Automatic. Is it cost effective to do this or would I be better off just buying one? I love my truck and would like to keep her. What all is involved in this kind of project? money?

Oct 8, 2011 | 11:15 AM

cartmanea

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You're better off selling and buying another truck. There are changes in the programming, harnesses, driveline length, etc. Also, the floor pan / tunnel is different, so you have to modify your cab.

Oct 8, 2011 | 11:19 AM

ToMang07

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What engine do you have? Where you located?

Oct 8, 2011 | 11:20 AM

Kajtek1

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you do know that 6-speed transmission are judged as lifetime item on the car, while automatics are time bombs?

Oct 8, 2011 | 11:45 AM

deck60

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I have a good tranny I am doing a cummins conversion and putting a manual so the controller we could exchange and I will have the wiring you need and the tranny

Oct 8, 2011 | 12:10 PM

dchamberlain

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I seem to recall reading here somewhere that the end of the crankshaft is machined differently for manuals and automatics. I don't know where I'd find that though.