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My name is Rob and im new here. I got a 78 f100 flareside I recently paid 300 bucks for. My truck has a 300 inline 6 and a c6 transmission. The c6 transmission **** the bed so I changed it out for another c6 and that one also **** the bed... So im gonna switch to a manual trans and I dont know what trans would be a good fit. A buddy of mine reccomended a T10 4 spd? Im gonna be pulling a 16ft car trailer on the weekends so the trans has to be strong!! I just recently got into playing with ford trucks, all I know is chevys and I have changed my ways. I can post pics of my truck if ya guys need em to help me select the right transmission for my project.
Please help a 20 year old out!!
Back when that truck was made Ford put either a NP435, a T-18, or a T-19 as a manual transmission option. But, if you're up for additional extra work you can swap in a ZF5 from later 1980's to 1997 F-Series trucks with the "small block" ford transmission bolt pattern.
__________________ Joseph - Leader of the FTE Indiana Chapter Rustoleum: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT 400/C6/NP205/Dana 44 Front/Dana 60 Rear. Looking for a 1986 to 1997 4x4 F350 for its axles, 6.9/7.3 diesel, & whatever tranny is behind it (except a C6). People Carrier: 2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7 L - Power everything & it is all stock !
Last edited by KingBigJoe; 06-13-2012 at 03:44 PM.
Reason: I fixed a slight error.
THANKS!! Is a T-19 around the same length as a c6 or will I have to swap drive shafts?
I haven't done any of that work (yet). I'm just telling you what I learned here on FTE. You need to ask someone else who would know about this swap. Sorry that I can't be of much more help to you.
__________________ Joseph - Leader of the FTE Indiana Chapter Rustoleum: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT 400/C6/NP205/Dana 44 Front/Dana 60 Rear. Looking for a 1986 to 1997 4x4 F350 for its axles, 6.9/7.3 diesel, & whatever tranny is behind it (except a C6). People Carrier: 2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7 L - Power everything & it is all stock !
Last edited by KingBigJoe; 06-13-2012 at 03:52 PM.
Reason: I oops'd.
I do know of a guy who did the C6 to NP435. I forget his name though will go see if I can find him. But i'm betting that you will have to redo your drive shafts.
Its all good at least I know what transmissions came in the truck originally. It helps out more than you know!!
You're welcome.
__________________ Joseph - Leader of the FTE Indiana Chapter Rustoleum: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT 400/C6/NP205/Dana 44 Front/Dana 60 Rear. Looking for a 1986 to 1997 4x4 F350 for its axles, 6.9/7.3 diesel, & whatever tranny is behind it (except a C6). People Carrier: 2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7 L - Power everything & it is all stock !
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