Newb from TN
Newb from TN
Just wanted to say hi to the fellow stickshift drivers.
I just prefer manuals over automatics because they're more fun to drive, cheaper to fix, easier to fix, and you have much more control over the engine.
I have an 2wd '87 Ranger with a 2.9 and the 5 speed. I've also converted two automatics over to 5 speeds so I reduced the automatic population .
My Ranger
My dad's Mustang that was sold last year.
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After:
My Lincoln Mark VII (sold in March)
Before (Really rough shape too):
After:
I just prefer manuals over automatics because they're more fun to drive, cheaper to fix, easier to fix, and you have much more control over the engine.
I have an 2wd '87 Ranger with a 2.9 and the 5 speed. I've also converted two automatics over to 5 speeds so I reduced the automatic population .
My Ranger
My dad's Mustang that was sold last year.
Before:
After:
My Lincoln Mark VII (sold in March)
Before (Really rough shape too):
After:
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Re: Newb from TN
Welcome to the site!
Great manual conversions! You couldn't even tell they used to be slushies!
Great manual conversions! You couldn't even tell they used to be slushies!
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Re: Newb from TN
Oh wow, all those cars look terrific! Welcome to the site!
Re: Newb from TN
welcome to the site!
all of them look great, but i love that Mark VII
all of them look great, but i love that Mark VII
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welcome to the site! anyone who is willing to do hard work like that to take a few automatics off the road is a friend of mine!
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GODDAMN, man. Now that's the way you introduce yourself.
Awesome cars. I loved the ranger, then I scrolled down and was like, "fox body 'vert conversion! WOO!" then I scrolled further down, saw the cobra engine swap, and my brain melted a little. Welcome to the site, and once again, impressive and amazing work!
Awesome cars. I loved the ranger, then I scrolled down and was like, "fox body 'vert conversion! WOO!" then I scrolled further down, saw the cobra engine swap, and my brain melted a little. Welcome to the site, and once again, impressive and amazing work!
Re: Newb from TN
Welcome!
Nice truck!!
I too swapped a auto to 5spd
Nice truck!!
I too swapped a auto to 5spd
97 Prelude 5spd swap FTW! (Sold! )
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95 Wrangler
07 Mazda MX-5 Sport (DEAD)
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Re: Newb from TN
Welcome to the SS!! Those are some very nice auto-manual conversions you have there...See you at the meet (you are coming)!!
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Re: Newb from TN
Welcome.
That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.
The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.
Got any advice for a guy who shouldn't be doing a manual conversion but is going to do it on a car that shouldn't get a manual conversion? I'm not good at this stuff but I'm planning to convert my 1980 Buick LeSabre...
That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.
The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.
Got any advice for a guy who shouldn't be doing a manual conversion but is going to do it on a car that shouldn't get a manual conversion? I'm not good at this stuff but I'm planning to convert my 1980 Buick LeSabre...
1980 Buick LeSabre 4.1L 5MT
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Re: Newb from TN
Welcome! That Lincoln is bad ass!
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Re: Newb from TN
Thanks for the great welcome everybody, yeah a ss was the last thing anyone expected to see in the Lincoln lol. It was an easy swap though since Mark VII is a fox body. I really like manuals in cars you wouldn't expect it in. There was a number of cars you could get a shift in over the years, but hardly anyone ordered it.
http://www.bigfastcar.com/
Yeah I do, since a LeSabre is the same platform as Caprice you can probably use this conversion kit.theholycow wrote:Welcome.
That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.
The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.
Got any advice for a guy who shouldn't be doing a manual conversion but is going to do it on a car that shouldn't get a manual conversion? I'm not good at this stuff but I'm planning to convert my 1980 Buick LeSabre...
http://www.bigfastcar.com/
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Oh man, that's a dream right there. I've seen the site before but I don't think I could afford a single screw from them.
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Re: Newb from TN
+1! Welcome to SS!theholycow wrote:Welcome.
That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.
The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.
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