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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 01-Dec-00 AT 02:29 PM (EST)[/font][p]i want to turn my truck into something with a little more go-power so i am putting a ford motorsport 302 and a manual transmission. probably the tremec or T-5 from a mustang. i currently have a 1992 f-150 standard cab flare side with an automatic. what will i have to do to make the swap to the manual? are there any easier swaps or better trannies out there?
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have you bought the motor yet? if not, the way to get go power is to put in a 351 or 460.
a bone stock 460 with a c6 auto tranny will give you all kinds of fun. it will drink gas, but so does racing a small engine.
the money and time you spend putting in a manual tranny will add up to the point where getting a 351 or 460 parts car or truck would be. plus, remember that you can sell engine an tranny you remove, plus remainder of parts vehicle.
by the way, what auto tranny do you currently have?
a bone stock 460 with a c6 auto tranny will give you all kinds of fun. it will drink gas, but so does racing a small engine.
the money and time you spend putting in a manual tranny will add up to the point where getting a 351 or 460 parts car or truck would be. plus, remember that you can sell engine an tranny you remove, plus remainder of parts vehicle.
by the way, what auto tranny do you currently have?
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Depending on the year of your truck, you could have an AOD, an AOD-E or even an E40D. If you really want to convert to a manual, the Tremec is a lot stronger than the T-5 and would probably be a better bet, especially with anything bigger than a 302. Working out the clutch linkage and/or fitting a hydraulic might take some work, and I don't think either of those transmissions have the shift tower far enough forward for a truck application. Maybe a ZF? although it has a creeper 1st, it is one fine truck tranny.
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mo, it sounds as if you want to row this thing around town using the shifter. if that is the case, and you don't want to use a clutch, there are shifters available that allow you to shift automatics.
you can also put in transmission brakes that allow you to rev it up and release the brake to go zooming off.
the problem with most manual truck transmissions is that they aren't meant for quick shifting. the transmissions in the mustangs are meant for quick shifting and can handle the horsepower. but, they might not handle the " load " that a truck can impose on the case and bearing assemblies in the transmission.
you might check with performance suppliers for quicker shifters for the truck transmissions like the tremec.
you can also put in transmission brakes that allow you to rev it up and release the brake to go zooming off.
the problem with most manual truck transmissions is that they aren't meant for quick shifting. the transmissions in the mustangs are meant for quick shifting and can handle the horsepower. but, they might not handle the " load " that a truck can impose on the case and bearing assemblies in the transmission.
you might check with performance suppliers for quicker shifters for the truck transmissions like the tremec.
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mo, one last comment , the lightning trucks run overdrive automatics, and they are quick and powerful!! they also run 351's
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-Dec-00 AT 10:40 AM (EST)[/font][p]Yah the lightnings are nice. I just want to have a 5-speed to row through. I will give the guys at ford motorsport a call and ask them what they think. Hey does anyone know the lengths of the T-5 and my automatic?
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mo, if you really want to get into racing transmissions, see if you can figure out how to put a 6 speed in!!. or see if doug nash transmissions is still in business. they used to make some serious racing transmissions.
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Mo,
Let's start with basics, which tranny do you now have? Check the VIN sticker on the door jamb, it will have a transmission code.
"E" is E40D, "U" is AOD-E/4R70W, and I beleive "T" was the standard (mechanical control) AOD.
See also http://www.baumannengineering.com/ for information on identifying and modifying these trannies.
If you're set on a manual, you need to define ahead of time exactly how much torque you intend to end up with. The T-5 is rated at about 300 ft-lbs, the Tremec 3550 at 350, and the Tremec TKO at 400, as is the T-56 6-speed. Anything more than that and you're looking at a T-10 4-speed, the Richmond/Doug Nash boxes or living with the automatic. You also need to define what you're going to use the truck for. If you intend to tow or haul, you need either an auto or a manual with a creeper 1st or you will destroy your clutch in very short order. None of the performance trannies have that feature. If it is a daily driver, you may want a very different set gear ratios from what you would put in a bracket racer. Your final drive ratio may also make a difference in tranny selection.
Let's start with basics, which tranny do you now have? Check the VIN sticker on the door jamb, it will have a transmission code.
"E" is E40D, "U" is AOD-E/4R70W, and I beleive "T" was the standard (mechanical control) AOD.
See also http://www.baumannengineering.com/ for information on identifying and modifying these trannies.
If you're set on a manual, you need to define ahead of time exactly how much torque you intend to end up with. The T-5 is rated at about 300 ft-lbs, the Tremec 3550 at 350, and the Tremec TKO at 400, as is the T-56 6-speed. Anything more than that and you're looking at a T-10 4-speed, the Richmond/Doug Nash boxes or living with the automatic. You also need to define what you're going to use the truck for. If you intend to tow or haul, you need either an auto or a manual with a creeper 1st or you will destroy your clutch in very short order. None of the performance trannies have that feature. If it is a daily driver, you may want a very different set gear ratios from what you would put in a bracket racer. Your final drive ratio may also make a difference in tranny selection.
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i dont tow anything. I am going for more of a sport truck. The family already has a work truck we can use for any towing. I am definitely going with a manual and if the tremec will fit well enough i think i may go with it. If i can get ahold of a t-56 i may use it though.
