Hoping for answers

[LoneManWolf]

Well i have a 1989 ford festiva L 4spd manual car and i was wondering how hard it would be to change it to a 5spd car
i mainly want to do this to get it to be able to run on the highway... when running anything over about 60 the car sounds like it is taching really high and i'm afraid long driving on the highway would destroy it
any advice on a trans to look for?
what would be involved in a swap like this?
i'm not very handy with cars but have some family who could help with this maybe if it's not too complicated

[25Horseplay]

I did that swap, Just change out the trans. It is a bolt in deal! Any Festiva 5 speed will work.

[LoneManWolf]

no need for other linkage or anything like that?
i might have to seriously look into it then
right now it's just an idea i'm kicking around
any ideas what i should pay for a used 5speed?
i really have no idea about stuff like this lol

[25Horseplay]

No it is just like removing your 4 speed and reinstalling it, same everything except the trans. You can place a want ad in the FS forum (follow posting rules). You should be able to get one for under $150 or less.

[LoneManWolf]

k thnx i will check into it and see what i can find out
money is very tight for me
i was hoping it would be rather simple such as that and maybe i can get it done
we'll see

[wybnrml]

Where are you located, maybe someone near by could come by and give you a hand.

[LoneManWolf]

I live in north carolina
little town known for one big bleep named andy griffith
Mount Airy

[ejp2fast]

very easy swap...

[bikerdude0269]

5spd

parting out a 93 5spd 138 on odometer