blk12svt Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I know this is blasphemy pure and simple but just wondered if anyone has converted their car to an automatic or knew if it was feasible or cost prohibitive for the everyday person? I have a new 14 on order and about the only way I might convince my wife to let me keep the 12 is if I would have an auto put in for her. Unfortunately, she just never did warm up to shifting as I had thought she might. I thought I remember reading somewhere that Carroll Shelby's personal car had been converted, but at what cost... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sell it and find a gently used Shelby GT or GT-H with an Auto. MIne is supercharged and it's plenty fast and easy to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boidster Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 At what cost besides your self-respect, you mean? :lol2: Here's a thread on the topic. Guy says $3K if you do it yourself, double if you buy a pre-built transmission (and, presumably, have it installed by someone) And here's a blog post about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Let her drive the 14. With that tall first gear she will never have to shift in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) My tuner has done an auto conversion, for a guy who intended to race it. ( 2008 or 2009 MY ) At the time it was done, there were no kits, so everything was fabbed in shop, am sure it cost serious $$$$$. ( may be a conversion kit now ) Good luck !! Edited April 30, 2013 by idle-hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 my wifes car has a paddle shifter in it--vette--best of both worlds--now if the GT500 had that we'd be selling my 10 right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks to all for the feedback. I know it's a lame idea but just grasping at straws looking for a way to keep the 12. Sure like to save it and maybe do a Super Snake with it someday but unless a Cobra Jet sells I'm afraid it will have to go. That paddle shifter would have been great. Can't understand why an auto couldn't be an option. Looks like they lose a lot of potential sales as a result but maybe they don't want to sell more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Yes it can be done. We have a member in the local Shelby Club (SCAT) that has his GT 500 converted to automatic. If you want more details, email me below. springerjfp at aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC0341 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 my wifes car has a paddle shifter in it--vette--best of both worlds--now if the GT500 had that we'd be selling my 10 right now Same here! If i could get a paddle shifter auto in a gt500 i'd sell my 11 in a heartbeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 What automatic transmission can handle the power and torque of a 2011/12 5.4L? Will it also handle the P&T of the 2013/14 5.8L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012SilverSnake Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Ford Racing has an automatic in the cobra jet drag racer (not sure if they sell the tranny separately, anything can be acquire for enough money) and you can always go the Lenco route but be prepared for sticker shock. But if it keeps the wife happy (and you can keep the Snake), how does the credit card commercial end? "Priceless!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have never understood the reluctance of Ford to add an automatic option for the SVO's or SVT performance cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have never understood the reluctance of Ford to add an automatic option for the SVO's or SVT performance cars. Maybe we'll see an Auto option on the 2015+ HiPo Mustangs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I sure hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelin Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I have a 2010 that I had converted, it's a 2012 she would want it to shift its self(standalone controller ) parts 5k and 40 hours of labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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