I think the E4OD in my '96 is on the way out. I'm going to run it for as long as it clings to life, but I don't expect for it to be very long. Should I just have the E4OD rebuilt, or should I switch to a manual transmission? What all is involved with a manual swap? Is it cheaper to rebuild an automatic that is not quite dead yet than to wait until it dies? Basically, what are your thoughts on this?

 

i dont have an answer for ya i am sitting in the same boat with ya right now

 

MANUAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did the swap a few months ago..Very lucky to find a donor truck. Best thing ive EVER done to this truck. Redman, JR96powerstroke and i did them all around the same time. If you need any help..just pm me!

 

Call Brian at BTS!

 

It's cheaper to repair an automatic before it dies completely.

 

Okay, I priced ZF 5 speeds last night, and they were much cheaper than prices that I've seen for rebuilding automatics. I'm going to take it to a local trans shop around here and get a quote for rebuilding the E4OD in present condition. Unless it's much cheaper than the ZFs I priced, I'm going with the ZF. If I go through with this, I WILL need help. I'll keep you in mind, Kris. Has a write-up been done on this swap?

 

Will my transfer case that's mated to my E4OD work with a ZF 5 speed?

 

Also, does this deal look legitimate to you guys?

Rebuilt Ford ZF Transmission - ZF 5 Speed For Sale

 

wow might be a good price but if thats good i am getting minrde from a boneyard

 

The junkyard one won't be newly rebuilt like the link I posted, though. I am curious, though. How much is it going to run you? PM me if you don't want to put it up here for whatever reason.

 

Don't forget to factor in the cost of all the other stuff needed, tranny tunnel insert for manual, shifter, pedals and clutch master cylinder, clutch kit, manual PCM or reflashing of the auto one. Also, if you want the factory look, steering column trim and gear selector block off plate. If you could find a donor truck for cheap it makes it a ton easier.

 

yes your tranfercase will match up...Best bet is to find a donor truck.

 

Okay. I'll be on the lookout for a donor truck, then. I guess I might as well find an F-350 so I can do a Dana 60 swap, too. It's going to be a while before this happens, but thanks for the help, everybody.

 

If you plan on doing some mods for power in the future you might want to think about a better clutch while you have the trans out already

 

That's a good idea. I think that's probably what I will do. Where should I start looking for performance clutches, just to get an idea. Again, it will be while before the swap happens, I'm just wondering.