Can anyone give me the specifics of swapping an auto tranny for a manual for a 89 5.0? By specifics I mean estimated cost, time, difficulty, what is involved in it, what parts do I need? Also does anyone know where I might be able to find something on the web to help, like instructions?

it is a good amount of work. you need a new tranny, new pedal, all the clutch stuff, linkages, shifter assembly, etc

do you know anywhere I could find a guide or instructions?

anyone?

cost depends on who you get parts from,time? how much do you know? and parts that i can help heres your list,
trans (duh)
pilot bearing.
50 oz. flywheel.
clutch/press.plate/throwout bearing.
clutch fork and bell housing dont forget the plate between bell housing and motor.
clutch cable/quadrant.
clutch pedals (have fun installing with dash in car)
shifter/boot to floor/cousole trim for manual.
auto driveshaft will work.
wire from by your kick panel to trans tunnel need to take out drivers seat and lift carpet.
5 speed computer.

hope i helped. Tim.

thanks, that did help. I'm assuming I would have to cut a hole in the firewall for the clutch pedal? Could I use any of the Auto tranny's parts?

go find you a donor car with a std all ready:D

I got in an accident with my 4 cylinder, which is a manual, is there anything I can get off it? I know some of the parts won't work due to the fact it's a 4 cylinder.

yes you can take the pedel assy ,out you'll need diff cable,, its about it ,you will need a v8 std trans, good luck..:D

one last question. Do you know where i might be able to find some instructions of a guide or something to make sure I don't f*ck everything up? Thanks for your help.

Not worth the effort IMO. Go buy a $2000 beater with a manual. I got my 88 for $1500.

Not enough money for that. Student loans and what not. I am gonna just buy the stuff part by part then change it after I get all the parts together.