Would a trans swap pay for itself?

[Marcus Aurelius]

I have a 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0L 2WD auto. I believe it is the 5R44E transmission. I have always wanted a manual trans vehicle. I see that the Mazda M50D-R1 trans is the compatible manual trans for my engine and drive. Would a full swap from auto to manual alomost pay for itself after selling the auto trans?

 

[strvger]

depends on the market in your area for those autos and how much the manual will cost you.
for me, just having a tranny that is way less complicated, less susceptible to temperatures, provides true engine braking, and is considerably more reliable than an auto (imho) is priceless.
but that's just me.

btw: WELCOME to TRS!!!

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[Marcus Aurelius]

Thank You

 

[adsm08]

The 5R gives you true engine braking.

Other than that, I agree with strvger.

 

[ElleShooTiger]

If your trans is in good shape, it may net you enough money to pay for a flywheel and clutch kit. Then all you need to pay for is the trans, pedals, master and slave cylinders, other small parts, and installation. A used automatic from a private seller isnt worth more than a few hundred, much less if it has any issues.

It cost me about $1,700 for the swap, with all new clutch components, a low-mileage trans, and $500 in labor. My auto trans was worth about $50 as pure scrap and salvageable parts haha.

 

[adsm08]

If your trans is in good shape, it may net you enough money to pay for a flywheel and clutch kit. Then all you need to pay for is the trans, pedals, master and slave cylinders, other small parts, and installation. A used automatic from a private seller isnt worth more than a few hundred, much less if it has any issues.

It cost me about $1,700 for the swap, with all new clutch components, a low-mileage trans, and $500 in labor. My auto trans was worth about $50 as pure scrap and salvageable parts haha.

Lucky. My swap cost me $1600 for a not-low miles trans and a week of my own labor. And Frostbite. I keep working on these things the week of Thanksgiving and getting frostbite.

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

hmm... I'll have to think about it.