Auto trans to manual conversion?

[dr fildo]

Would it be possible to convert my Automatic trans AWD V8 mountaineer to a manual trans?

Would I be able to keep the AWD?

My current Auto trans is tired and may need rebuild/replace. I would love to convert it to manual if I'm going to be dropping the trans anyway.

 

[99SportX]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248285

 

[dr fildo]

BTW, I read the other posts and the build thread from 94fourdoor and the input from snoranger which are awesome (!) and am encouraged, but those were 4.0 swaps, I'm guessing with the V6. Can it/has it been done with the 5.0 V8?