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<blockquote data-quote="BigPoppa" data-source="post: 15626886" data-attributes="member: 177587"><p>4) Swap parts list (editing as I go along):</p><p></p><p>- 6R80 Transmission</p><p>Mustang 5.0L 6R80 BR3P-7000-BA</p><p>Mustang 5.0L 6R80 BR3P-7000-BB</p><p>F150 5.0L 4x2 BL3P-7000-AA</p><p>F150 5.0L 4x2 BL3P-7000-AB</p><p>You "can" use the V6 trans, and it has been done, but you have to replace the case with the V8 version and upgrade clutches, so it really isn't "cost effective". The V6 also has less friction plates than the GT or the F150. The Mustang trans is direct swap, where the truck will bolt up fine, but lacks the same shifter linkage setup as the mustang. You can spend money on a new Mustang case or simply fabricate a bracket to mount the Mustang linkage to it. One benefit of the truck 6R80 is that it has one more set of friction plates than the GT. The truck transmissions are significantly cheaper.</p><p>$250-$1500 used</p><p>[ATTACH]92500[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Torque converter BR3Z-7902-GA</p><p>You can use OEM, but you already have the transmission out and ready to put a better one in, so go for it. Turbos, centris, and N/A cars like higher stalls. Positive displacement blowers will respond just fine with stock stall speeds. Your preference. You will need bolts also. Circle D is one of the most popular choices.</p><p>$334.89 oem - $1300+ aftermarket</p><p>[ATTACH]92501[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- ECU for automatic car</p><p>This will need to be flashed with your VIN and the solenoid strategies from the label on the side of the 6R80. You can buy new or get used. Try to stick with the same year as your car for ease, but if you want select shift, you'll need the '13-'14 ECU</p><p>[ATTACH]92502[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Positive Cable DR3Z-14300-G</p><p>Transmission specific battery cable</p><p>$150.98</p><p>[ATTACH]1521638[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Shifter</p><p>Pick the one that matches your ECU model year for ease. You can use different year, but you'll have to do some re-pinning of connectors.</p><p>[ATTACH]92504[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Shifter bezel AR3Z-7E391-AA</p><p>$35.21</p><p>[ATTACH]1521640[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Flexplate BL3Z-6375-A</p><p>$33.30</p><p>[ATTACH]1521642[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Transmission cooler and lines</p><p>OEM works fine, but you can upgrade if you want.</p><p>[ATTACH]92508[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Ford VCM Tool</p><p>These things can be reliably purchased out of China very inexpensively and come in handy. You'll need one to program the VIN and strategies to the ECU, program keys, do a crank relearn, etc. Honestly, if you're at a level where you're doing transmission swaps in your Mustang, then this is a handy tool to keep in your box. If not, you will need to find a dealer with a competent technician to do this for you. You've been warned. Don't come in here crying like a sissy because you "took it to the dealer 15 times and they still can't get it right". That or find a reputable shop that can do it for you. The ABS module must have a PMI (Program Module Initialization) to marry the ABS module to the ECU. This is not the same as simply entering the "as-built" information, but does include that during the PMI. You may need to also initialize the yaw sensor on a new module or if you get a yaw sensor code. Don't forget to clear the codes if you have any on the ABS, many guys do a PMI and can't figure out why they still have the fault codes. A PMI does not clear existing fault codes. After the codes are cleared, run the self test again.</p><p>[ATTACH]92499[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>- Brake pedal assembly</p><p>While you don't "need" it.....the car will look pretty "shadetree" if you don't replace it.</p><p>[ATTACH]92509[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigPoppa, post: 15626886, member: 177587"] 4) Swap parts list (editing as I go along): - 6R80 Transmission Mustang 5.0L 6R80 BR3P-7000-BA Mustang 5.0L 6R80 BR3P-7000-BB F150 5.0L 4x2 BL3P-7000-AA F150 5.0L 4x2 BL3P-7000-AB You "can" use the V6 trans, and it has been done, but you have to replace the case with the V8 version and upgrade clutches, so it really isn't "cost effective". The V6 also has less friction plates than the GT or the F150. The Mustang trans is direct swap, where the truck will bolt up fine, but lacks the same shifter linkage setup as the mustang. You can spend money on a new Mustang case or simply fabricate a bracket to mount the Mustang linkage to it. One benefit of the truck 6R80 is that it has one more set of friction plates than the GT. The truck transmissions are significantly cheaper. $250-$1500 used [ATTACH]92500[/ATTACH] - Torque converter BR3Z-7902-GA You can use OEM, but you already have the transmission out and ready to put a better one in, so go for it. Turbos, centris, and N/A cars like higher stalls. Positive displacement blowers will respond just fine with stock stall speeds. Your preference. You will need bolts also. Circle D is one of the most popular choices. $334.89 oem - $1300+ aftermarket [ATTACH]92501[/ATTACH] - ECU for automatic car This will need to be flashed with your VIN and the solenoid strategies from the label on the side of the 6R80. You can buy new or get used. Try to stick with the same year as your car for ease, but if you want select shift, you'll need the '13-'14 ECU [ATTACH]92502[/ATTACH] - Positive Cable DR3Z-14300-G Transmission specific battery cable $150.98 [ATTACH]1521638[/ATTACH] - Shifter Pick the one that matches your ECU model year for ease. You can use different year, but you'll have to do some re-pinning of connectors. [ATTACH]92504[/ATTACH] - Shifter bezel AR3Z-7E391-AA $35.21 [ATTACH]1521640[/ATTACH] - Flexplate BL3Z-6375-A $33.30 [ATTACH]1521642[/ATTACH] - Transmission cooler and lines OEM works fine, but you can upgrade if you want. [ATTACH]92508[/ATTACH] - Ford VCM Tool These things can be reliably purchased out of China very inexpensively and come in handy. You'll need one to program the VIN and strategies to the ECU, program keys, do a crank relearn, etc. Honestly, if you're at a level where you're doing transmission swaps in your Mustang, then this is a handy tool to keep in your box. If not, you will need to find a dealer with a competent technician to do this for you. You've been warned. Don't come in here crying like a sissy because you "took it to the dealer 15 times and they still can't get it right". That or find a reputable shop that can do it for you. The ABS module must have a PMI (Program Module Initialization) to marry the ABS module to the ECU. This is not the same as simply entering the "as-built" information, but does include that during the PMI. You may need to also initialize the yaw sensor on a new module or if you get a yaw sensor code. Don't forget to clear the codes if you have any on the ABS, many guys do a PMI and can't figure out why they still have the fault codes. A PMI does not clear existing fault codes. After the codes are cleared, run the self test again. [ATTACH]92499[/ATTACH] - Brake pedal assembly While you don't "need" it.....the car will look pretty "shadetree" if you don't replace it. [ATTACH]92509[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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