Auto to Manual Swap ?

[Repostyle]

I want to convert my 90 auto to a manual. Found an 83 vert on C/L. Anyone see any problems with the year differences? Should be the same 79-93 right?

 

[Mustang5L5]

A lot of stuff is different.

Ideally, you want 1986+

 

[Repostyle]

Thanks, been searching all day for the answer, there is nothing out there saying what is interchangeable, just how to do's. So 86-93 is what I'm looking for.

Thanks again.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Correct, 86-93 is what you want to look for.

 

[korywiesner]

83 May be a 4-Speed

My 83 GLX Vert had a 4-speed top loader. Desirable enough but not a t-56

Just my .02

 

[Mustang5L5]

I'd take a T-5 over an SROD any day

 

[stykthyn]

the 83 had a t5, but it was not a world class transmission. will fit, but not as strong as the world class tranny.

 

[Mustang5L5]

not to mention single hump crossmember, different exhaust hanger, reverse wiring harness is different, 10" clutch setup with smaller bellhousing.

 

[Chuckman]

try to get as "new" of a trans as you can, supposedly the 91 or 92 up t5's are a bit stronger. not sure if this or true or not, and i know its not by much (but if you can find for a similar price, its worth it), but i've seen this mentioned a few times, and it wouldnt hurt.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Late 89 and higher are rated at 300 ft-lbs. Late 92-later have a synchroed Reverse.