1988 Escort manual tranny swap

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gitfiddle03@gmail.com - 17 Feb 2007 17:37 GMT

Anyone know how possible it would be to swap out the 3spd auto in my
88 escort for a 5spd manual (assuming I can find one)? Any
modifications necessary (firewall, etc.)?

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clare at snyder.on.ca - 17 Feb 2007 17:53 GMT

>Anyone know how possible it would be to swap out the 3spd auto in my
>88 escort for a 5spd manual (assuming I can find one)? Any
>modifications necessary (firewall, etc.)?

You will need the pedal assembly from under the dash as well as all
the gearshift mechanisms and clutch parts. Wiring harness will likely
also be required, and you well need to remove plugs/plates/punchouts
for the new linkages. Likely not worth the trouble on an 88.

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sleepdog@optonline.net - 17 Feb 2007 18:51 GMT

On Feb 17, 12:37 pm, gitfiddl...@gmail.com wrote:

> Anyone know how possible it would be to swap out the 3spd auto in my
> 88 escort for a 5spd manual (assuming I can find one)? Any
> modifications necessary (firewall, etc.)?

Also the half shafts are slightly different, lots of work. You really
need a parts car with a manual tranny if you want to keep your car, or
just find a nice 88, 89 or 90 with a manual? And I think there are
some differences in the 88 model year, 88 or 88.5, when the final 1st
gen style came out. Check out the 1st gen Escort forum on FEOA.net,
lots of help there.

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Mike Hunter - 18 Feb 2007 16:40 GMT

Although it can be done it would be much more cost effective to simply buy
another vehicle. ;)

mike

> Anyone know how possible it would be to swap out the 3spd auto in my
> 88 escort for a 5spd manual (assuming I can find one)? Any
> modifications necessary (firewall, etc.)?

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scott21230@gmail.com - 19 Feb 2007 16:57 GMT

Discussed here:

http://www.feoa.net

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