F350 CONVERTION, AUTO TO MANUAL
 

I was told it is possible to convert my '99 F350 PowerStroke from Auto trans to a 5 or 6 speed manual trans. Also that there are books available on the subject. I have not found anything on the convertion yet. My auto trans needs rebuilding and I am toying with the idea of replacing it with a manual. Any help or direction would be greatly apprciated.

RE: F350 CONVERTION, AUTO TO MANUAL
 

its ALOT of work...i dont knwo anyone who has done it on your vehicle, but i have seen it done on a HD dodge..and they had to replace the PCM...the TCM...sometimes the crossmember...

RE: F350 CONVERTION, AUTO TO MANUAL
 

PATRICK, THANKS FOR THE REPLY,
CLYDE

RE: F350 CONVERTION, AUTO TO MANUAL
 

The expense of converting would be very high. Dual mass fly wheel and clutch kit is around a 1500 dollars alone then the cost of the transmission plus putting in a differant pedal assembly in the cab and as Patrick said the computer change. Your better off haveing your auto rebuilt.:D

Just my opinion;)

RE: F350 CONVERTION, AUTO TO MANUAL
 

OK, I GET THE IDEA THAT IT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA.
THANKS, CLYDE

RE: F350 CONVERTION, AUTO TO MANUAL
 

people who have successfully done the switch often find that down the road it is harder to troubleshoot issues because of the non-matching parts...its like putting a 460 in a late model explorer...while it might be nice for a while..when something does go wrong...youre chasing a hunch all the tme...