87 4sp Manual into a 95 truck? (F250)

CasaDelGato · #1 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 02:34 PM

I'm trying to figure out if a 4spd manual transmission from a 87 F250 4x4 will fit in my 95 F250 4x4.
Anyone have any clues?
What should I look for?

tjc transport · #2 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 02:37 PM

what size engine, and what trans is in there now????

CasaDelGato · #3 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 02:51 PM

87 had a 460 95 has a 460, and had an Automatic. (Yes, I'm switching Auto to Manual, so LOTS of other things to move as well.) I just need to know if the 4sp manual will bolt up properly to the transfer case, and if the various linkages and mounts will fit the new truck.

tjc transport · #4 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 03:10 PM

it should all bolt up, except for the fact that the 87 had a cable speedo, and the 95 has an electronic speedo. so you will need a speedo blockoff plate if you use the 87 t-case. if you are going to use the 95 t-case, it should all bolt up.

i went the other way, i dumped the stick for an auto trans.

CasaDelGato · #5 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:57 PM

Thanks. In my case I'm converting the 95 to Electric. (Dual Warp 9" motors)
So I really need a manual transmission. (And the truck price was just too low to let the fact of it having an automatic bother me.)
I do plan on using the 95 Transfer case.

tjc transport · #6 (**permalink**) 05-17-2008, 03:58 PM

that sounds like a very agressive, and interesting conversion.