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Converting an automatic transmission to a standard shift youtube. All 7904 ford mustang rear ends used 28 spline axles except for the 2001 and 0304 svt cobras they used a 31 spline axle in their irs rear end. I took out the mt82 6 speed manual and replaced it with a 6r80 6 speed auto. This transmission package is rated to 750hp but we have had cars make over rwhp and is great for any street strip application. Sometimes you find the vintage car of your dreams, but its got the wrong transmission. Depending on if you are buying new or used, the performance pack equipped mustangs all now have a torsen rear with 3. You need a tune for the ecu, the transmission, transmission wiring harness, clutch setup, flywheel for manual car, shifter, bell housing bolts pretty sure these years use different bolts for manuals over 5r555. Ok so you know what mustang rear axle assembly went into what years now lets look at what axles are in your mustang rear end. The automatic transmission is a lot heavier than the older transmission. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The bar 20112014 mustang gt 19962004 mustang gt 20112014 v6 mustang pre 2005 v6 mustang.
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