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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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I have a question for yall. I was wondering how much work it would take to convert my 2001 F-150 5.4 4x4 automatic into a manual transmission?

And how much do yall think it would cost?

Thnx for any feedback!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Sound like a ton of work to me. But I'm sure it could be done.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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one question WHY would you do this?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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well i like manual transmissions better and i thought it would be cool to do ya know have something different then everybody else!

so what do you think?
do yall think it would cost under $4,000?
i know itd take alot but.......
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Buy a 79 F150 with everything manual for 4000.00 or less, and really have something different than everyone else.
I am sure you can find a good used manual for 1000 or less and a couple of thousand for labor.
You might have to do some computer work or replace yours to a manual one, but I am not sure.

Try it for sure.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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haha ya i would love a 79!! but ive driven this truck since new with 151,000 miles and id hate to just sale it just like that! and im kinda curious to see how long shell last! but ya it would literally be my dream truck if it was a manual!

ive put a lift and big tires on it so i think a manual tranny would just make her perfect!

thnx for the help i figured it would cost around $4000 but i was just seein if anyone else has done this or knew anything about it.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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F150's never came with a manual transmission behind the 5.4L. So you would have to look for a tranny out of a 5.4L SuperDuty. The wiring harness would also be a plus...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Then the question is if the SuperDuty manual tranny will even fit into the F-150 chassis. Good luck!!!!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Then the question is if the SuperDuty manual tranny will even fit into the F-150 chassis. Good luck!!!!
It should fit, but both crossmembers will have to be modified pretty heavily (Tranny and T-case). Speaking of the T-case...you will also need that from the SD, as the F150's case won't bolt up to the SD's tranny. You could have a custom adaptor plate made however.

AND...with the length of the transmissions being different, you will need new driveshafts made for the front and rear.

Are you sure you are up to the task? It would be cheaper to sell your truck and find a 5.4L/6-spd F250.

JMHO
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Purchase an appropriate wrecked Super Duty donor, park it next to your truck, swap over parts until complete, sell leftovers. Fab/mod parts as needed.

Nothing money cannot solve.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Yep, the F150 5-speed is weak which is why it was never offered behind the 5.4L.
 
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