Well, I just had an "ugrade" done to the engine in my Cougar. The engine turned out sweet, but the transmission doesn't like the new found power (i.e. it slips and causes a lose of power to the rear wheels). You can really tell that the engine has a bunch of power just by listening to it and when the transmission decides to co-operate for a second or two.
Now to my question... What's easier? Finding a strong automatic to put in it, or do a 5-speed swap? I'm sure I'll be happy with either. I just thought I'd get a few responses from you guys first just too see what you guys think would be easier for me.
I also wonder about the whole 5-speed conversion. In order to get a clutch pedal for it, does it HAVE to come out of another Cougar or Thunderbird? Or could one from an 80's Mustang work? Plus, I've never dealt with a manual before. I think it would be neat, but I just wonder if it's worth the hassle.
Any Fox pedal assy will work.
You just won't want the 87-88 TC as they are hydraulic. The rest are cable-actuated.
I have pedals in my 88 out of an 86 mustang GT. They all work, though sn95 pedals will not work.
I would go through with the 5 speed, its different driving a car that has power than a Hyundia. Much less shifting.
Anyone on here have any ideas where I can get some pedals?? And do I have to pull the dash out for the upgrade??
Here is a write up to get you started.
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/t5_conversion.html (http://"http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/t5_conversion.html")
Hope it helps
no you dont have to pull the dash, though it is easier.
It is really easy if you have an air ratchet like I do, I did the swap to my '88 tbird in a day, and my '88 XR-7 is getting the same done to it this weekend.... BEST thing I ever did. These cars are fun with 5 speeds and HO's.
SO um....... you going to keep us in the dark about the upgrades or what?!?!? WHATCHA do to it????
I say go for the manual swap. I hate automatic transmissions.
If it was easy to swap a 5-speed into my daily driver MN12, I would have done it already.
Do you have a console and all of the other goodies? If not, it's about time to upgrade the interior to match up with the upcoming floor shifter.