Ford chose hypereutectic pistons for the mustang gt. Today, however, its not unusual for the exact same car to be slightly quicker with an automatic or automatedmanual transmission. I live in sea, where there are only 2 available trim levels for the mustang, the base ecoboost and the top of the line performance pack and everything gt. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts for all types of trucks and automobiles. The 2004 ford mustang gt is essentially the same since the 1999 model year. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 80 2004 mustang models in san jose. Get detailed information on the 2004 ford mustang including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more.
Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Used 2004 ford mustang gt with rwd, fog lights, spoiler, bucket seats, alloy wheels, cloth seats, independent suspension. Lets start at the heart of your 2004 mustangs transmission. Replace your grinding, worn out, or blown 199404 mustang manual transmission with a new t5 or t56. Most bigblock v8 powered carstrucks of the 1960s and 1970s in the north.
Choose from heavy duty t5, tko600, and t56 transmissions to get your mustang back on the road. The first video that i released was 30 mods in one video. Can i get a remote car starter on a manual transmission. As of 2011 only transmission manual or automatic available in ford super duty trucks. Manual vs automatic on a 2018 gt so i just woke up to really startling news. Quality forged pistons are generally made of 2618 aluminum alloy, and include 4 chromoly wrist pins. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in p park automatic transmissions or 1 first manual transmissions. With the automatic you also get an overall faster car, the new automatic transmissions are faster then any manual, so if you want to race your gt on the quarter mile and you have the 10 speed 10r80 you will be beating the manual platform every time. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Please take into account that the ford 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is. This is a very high strength steel alloy with a great weight to. Genuine ford part good condition 114k miles 1year warranty located at new braunfels, texas 78 estimated 4day delivery. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. This year, we have a 20model fiveliter with the same performance equipment but another eight thousand dollars worth of options and product.
But im looking at getting a 2018 mustang ecoboost as my daily driver so am looking for opinionsfeedback on whether its best to get the manual or the new 10 speed automatic. The new ford mustang gt goes against the newly freshened pontiac gto in a muscle car showdown. Oct 03, 2017 many of you have asked about drifting an automatic car, so we did it. The weight carrying capacity is 2000 lbs, while the tongue weight is 200. Pricewise both cars are comparable and in a segment, however, the tesla model 3 is a 4door compact sedan vs. Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. If your goals exceed that, youll have to upgrade to a set of forged pistons.
The mustang is based on the ancient fox platform that debuted in the 1970s. The new edge design is defined by the sharper contours, bigger wheel arches, and distinguished lines added through the vehicle. Ford mustangs leave the factory with a well rounded mix of performance and fuel economy to meet the demands of a daily driven vehicle. Most bigblock v8 powered cars trucks of the 1960s and 1970s in the north american market, all fseries trucks without od, 80 thru 96. In a manual transmission, that piece is called a clutch, and in an automatic transmission, its a torque converter. The build quality is very good so far and the interior is a nice place to be i have the premium package with leather. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ford mustang 5 gt automatic technical specs, dimensions.
Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. Unlike automatics of the past, the mustang gt s new 10speed automatic gets past that hurdle plus it exploits mechanical advantages over the sixspeed manual to boot. Built as compliment to the legendary ford mustang, the ford probe was introduced in 1989 to replace ford exp. Qa1 s550 mustang gt 10r80 automatic rev series carbon fiber driveshaft sfi 20182020 our price. We have 2,191 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1,334 1owner cars, and 2,202 personal use cars. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. Planning on converting my automatic 1994 mustang gt to a manual transmission.
This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Shop 2004 ford mustang vehicles for sale in san jose, ca at cars. Ford motor company 2004 ford crown victoria owners guide. For 1994 the ford mustang underwent its first major redesign in fifteen years, being introduced in november 1993 and launching on december 9, 1993. By the end of 1964, 263,434 cars acquired their owners and in just first two years the project has brought a billion profit. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. We have 169 2004 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 26 1owner cars, and 197 personal use cars.
Nowadays, most car manufactures favors automatic transmission and even semiautomatic transmission for. This sport car was acclaimed for its unique, modern, classy styling, and sophisticated interior design. I ended up with an automatic 05 gt because all the manuals i test drove had some issue or another. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. The most striking legend of the new world was born in the middle of the sixties. Cj pony parts carries full automatic and manual 2004 mustang transmissions from ford and tremec, and we offer both oem replacements and highperformance options. Although on paper specs comparison below, the ford mustang gt coupe seems more powerful and has a better 060 mph time but still the tesla won on both tries. Blew my left knee converting 5 speed manual transmission to automatic. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker than. What is 060 time for 2004 gt mustang forums at stangnet. Also my car is a manual and he installed it as an automatic because my emergency brake signal is sticky and will sometimes flicker when not engaged the brake works though. Does an automatic transmission accelerate faster than a manual. View and download ford 2004 mustang owners manual online.
A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels. The power train from the 1994 1998 sn95 carried over, but saw some major improvements. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. The factory gear ratios in the transmission and rearend are chosen to allow for rpmfriendly highway cruising, while still providing respectable. When youre in the middle of a big build, theres no room for doubt. When i seen the new body style of the mustang i was hooked.
We perform an auto to manual swap with a complete mps auto salvage t45 conversion. Is ford mustang 5 gt automatic all wheel drive awd. The allnew mustang would receive a complete overhaul in the upcoming years and be further known as the s197. They only worsen and cause more damage to the engine. This article applies to the ford mustang gt 1996 2004. Car shakes when the gears shift for both manual and automatic transmissions. At the test track, the automatic s advantage was clear as it better harnessed the 460 horses and 420 lbft of fords latest and melodious 5. We borrowed a mustang from our homies over at the blue oval and had some fun. Forced induction mustangs dont need a steep gear since they have the power to get moving.
These performance transmissions from latemodel restoration are the perfect upgrade for any sn95. The most radical change came in 1994, which saw the introduction of the most modern mustang yet. The 2004 mustang was basically a carry over from 2003. Two years ago, we met the fiveliter mustang at summit points shenandoah course and pronounced it to be an outstanding track car with perhaps too emphatic a nod of the head to the barebones aesthetic. The new edge mustang gave a refresh to the sn95 model aesthetically and performance wise. The only changes since then is an enlarged, but still fake, hood scoop. How much does a ford mustang 5 gt automatic weighs. Ford mustang base gt gt base gt equipado 2004, class 1 sportframe rear trailer hitch with 114 receiver opening by drawtite. The difference in price doesnt matter to me as much as making sure whatever i get is going to be reliable and problemfree. The mustang gt is a car from ford, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door coupe body style. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. These transmissions are heavy duty and built to handle the abuse of the track. Ford mustang 4 gt automatic technical specs, dimensions.
In order to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ford mustang, all svt cobra models carried a 40th anniversary badge on the fender. It seems like most were just beat up by the drivers. Ford focused on the launch of the revised s197 body style for 2005, but all of the models from 2003, including the supercharged svt cobra and the finelyhoned mach 1, made glorious comebacks. Jul 20, 2008 planning on converting my automatic 1994 mustang gt to a manual transmission. The 2004 ford mustang 5 gt automatic has 304 ps 300 bhp 224 kw horsepower. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. The design, code named sn95 by ford, was based on an updated.
Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. The mustang gt version was introduced as the gt equipment package and included a v8 engine most often the 225 hp, 168 kw, 228 ps 289, grillemounted fog lamps, rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. Only thing i would suggest is if you are looking for power get a v8 gt with manual, and if you say no. Most smallblock v8 powered cars of the 1960s and 1970s in the north american market. All mustangs are reardrive and can be equipped with either a fivespeed manual or a fourspeed automatic transmission. Familiarise yourself with the benefits associated with manual vs automatic transmissions to see which one is right for you. The fourth generation ford mustang was an automobile produced by the american manufacturer ford for the 1994 through 2004 model years. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Power is produced by a single overhead camshaft, 4. The ford mustang 5 gt automatic weighs 1596 kg 3519 lbs. In the interior the gt option added a different instrument panel that included a speedometer, fuel gauge, temp.
In order to swap your automatic transmission for a manual or vice versa if thats your objective, youll need to disconnect the current coupling material and install the new one. View and download ford 2004 mustang ow ners manual online. Automatic to manual transmission swap mustang forums at. Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic. Bill compares the 2018 mustang gt transmission options and goes over the pros and cons of each. Ford stopped production of the cobra and mach 1 as well. Safety fourwheel disc brakes are standard on the 2004 ford mustang. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. On that video i have gotten several questionscomments about my choice of an automatic transmission over a manual.
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