lifted97ranger's auto to manual swap.....
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by icb12
last I checked you were going to a manual tcase as well.. if that is still the case then keep in mind that a full length explorer console would need to be heated up and reshaped or something to accomodate both shifters. something to consider I guess.
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From: southgate, mi
Maurice you already have a shorty console with the pioneer center console. All you need to do is remove the front part of the console and buy the cup/change holder that goes in the front of the console.
You also have a pm.
You also have a pm.
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
true.....good call....
D. i know you have an opinion on this swap, what do you think about it......
D. i know you have an opinion on this swap, what do you think about it......
Its your truck. I would look for a transmission from an F150 or something though.. the 5M series are rather weak IMO.
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Originally Posted by D.
As stated before, theres a reason the factory tranny is not in my truck. I don't care for a hydraulic clutch, I like my cable type.
Its your truck. I would look for a transmission from an F150 or something though.. the 5M series are rather weak IMO.
Its your truck. I would look for a transmission from an F150 or something though.. the 5M series are rather weak IMO.
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by casfz1
Maurice you already have a shorty console with the pioneer center console. All you need to do is remove the front part of the console and buy the cup/change holder that goes in the front of the console.
You also have a pm.
You also have a pm.
i sold the entire console.....i am going to look for a grey one, that way there is no painting it....
Originally Posted by D.
Its your truck. I would look for a transmission from an F150 or something though.. the 5M series are rather weak IMO.
Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Custom adapter or is there a vendor somewhere that sells this? Ive been looking for a different manual tranny that will open up some tcase options.
All I can remember is its a Borg T-5 trans, I cant remember where he got the adapter.
Maybe something off a 89 ranger? the bell housing? It was something weird like that
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by greygooseranger
I think the bell housing was from a 2.8 liter S10, but 1 of the bold holes didn't line up. Now that the mustang 6 cylinders run a T-5 though, I would think its a direct fit...
Originally Posted by greygooseranger
I think the bell housing was from a 2.8 liter S10, but 1 of the bold holes didn't line up. Now that the mustang 6 cylinders run a T-5 though, I would think its a direct fit...
S10 does not sound right. 2.9L or 2.8L Ranger seems like something he was rambling on about one time... could be wrong tho
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by Takeda
You have to change PCMs also, they are different between manual, and auto trannies.....
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger's 1st post
- manual transmission PCM off eBay ($35)
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Custom adapter or is there a vendor somewhere that sells this? Ive been looking for a different manual tranny that will open up some tcase options.
You can now buy a 2005+ v6 mustang stick from a boneyard. Its a T5 with all the workings already there. Flywheel, bellhousing, starter.. You will still have to get your drive-shaft adjusted for it, but its a direct swap now.
Originally Posted by D.
Bell housing from an 88 2.8L v6 mustang ( 5 bolts fit perfect, the 6th required some filling/drilling/tapping ). Flywheel had to be machined from 6 to 8 bolt pattern. Driveshaft had to be worked and balanced as well.
You can now buy a 2005+ v6 mustang stick from a boneyard. Its a T5 with all the workings already there. Flywheel, bellhousing, starter.. You will still have to get your drive-shaft adjusted for it, but its a direct swap now.
You can now buy a 2005+ v6 mustang stick from a boneyard. Its a T5 with all the workings already there. Flywheel, bellhousing, starter.. You will still have to get your drive-shaft adjusted for it, but its a direct swap now.
