[MustangNate]

I found a classic Mustang recently and plan to buy it.
It came stock with a 302 2v and auto trans.

I am wanting to have a manual trans in it.
Anyone know where I can get some tech info
for this conversion?

Maybe some sort of template to lay on the firewall
for the drilling/cutting I'm sure will need to be done?

All help on this conversion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks alot everyone.

[Twister]

get a kit, with detailed instructions, do not use stock stuff.....and do not piece it together, for some reason, each time I piece something together, I need to run to the parts store twice....

[MustangNate]

http://www.perogie.com Has a 4 speed conversion. But I'm not sure if it comes with something showing where to drill and such. Besides,it's a 4-speed. I kinda want to slap a T56 in there.

- Nathan -

[Twister]

Nathan, that is for a correct swap, dont bother, get a hydrolic system

[MustangNate]

[Jeff65]

Originally posted by MustangNate
I found a classic Mustang recently and plan to buy it.
It came stock with a 302 2v and auto trans.

I am wanting to have a manual trans in it.
Anyone know where I can get some tech info
for this conversion?

Maybe some sort of template to lay on the firewall
for the drilling/cutting I'm sure will need to be done?

All help on this conversion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks alot everyone.

Been there...done that! Given that you've collected the parts the conversion itself is straight forward. There are quite a few small parts so its more than just flywheel, clutch, bell and transmission.

Here's what you need to decide: 3, 4 or 5 speed? If 5-speed, which one (select based on cubic inches, not horsepower). The costs are quite similar but are based on the choice, 3-speed is about $1,600, 4-speed about $2,000 and 5-speed about $2,400. You will find the cost less if you can eke good salvage parts and more if you want special high performance gear sets, clutches, etc. If you don't like the sound of these prices, then plan to rebuild your C4. You know the C4 can be a tough transmission when properly overhauled and prepared. You can go very fast with it if you want to.

Answering your question, "Maybe some sort of template to lay on the firewall for the drilling/cutting I'm sure will need to be done?"

No drilling or cutting is required for any of the 3, 4 or 5 speeds as long as you want to remain with 302 cubic inch engine. If you opt for a larger engine, such as a 351w and your transmission choice is 5 speed then some transmission tunnel modifications are needed to accommodate a Tremec 3550 or Tremec TKO 5-speed. No cutting of the firewall is needed for 302 or 351 engines. Cutting of the shock towers may be required for 351c installations where you want good spark plug access. Conversion headers are generally required for 351 engines. Stock classic Mustang bodies don't hold up very well for larger engines unless reinforced so most folks beginning with 302-2v cars stick to 351 cubes or less. Even with these smaller engines, classic Mustangs can be fairly fast and exciting cars.