5sp trans swap from 5th gen, Is it feasible? Options

[Xander_X]

So, since day one of me purchasing my '99 GT (about 2 months ago), I've wanted to do a transmission swap. I bought this car cause of the low mileage, great condition and decent price. But I hate this auto trans, I swear the trans ECU is retarded, I can't quite find any reliable trigger point for downshifting. Sometimes I floor it and it bogs, sometimes I floor it and opens right up (normal for these cars?). I hate not having the power when I want it. So after all my research, I've just decided to buy a complete donor car as there are too many little parts and I figure I can just part out the rest of the car and probably make back a good chunk of the money.

I haven't started looking for a donor yet but I wanted to know if all or most of the parts from a 5th gen with a 5S would work? I just didn't want to rule it out in case I got the chance to pick one up cheap. Anyone know? If it's only a couple parts that are different, then cool ... if more than a couple, I'll just make sure to get a 6gen.

This post has been edited by Xander_X: Jun 6, 2012 - 3:35 PM

[PhoenixTech]

5th Gen's are a cable driven speedometer. You'll need to get the marlin crawler speed sensor adapter to convert the cable output to a 3pin electronic output for your 6gc. Also, Since you're OBD-II, you will have a CEL if you keep the auto ECU. This will NOT cause any performance side effects, but if you're in an area where you have inspections, you might want to think about that as well.

Rather than go through the hassle of trying to swap your car to a manual.....why don't you just sell your car and buy one that is already manual. Save you some headache.