trans swap
trans swap
Elder User
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From: Coon Rapids, MN
trans swap
If you want to stick Ford the next strongest up from the M5OD is the ZF if you want OD and if you dont care your choices are more numerous. The ZF comes in two variations but is basically the same thing. I think one is a little more revised. They both bolt up the same way however and should work nicely with your 4.9L. This trans is a little shorter I believe so it would require lengthening of your rear shaft and shortening of your front if you have 4x4. 4 speed choices are and not limited to: NP 435, T-18, and basically any other ford trans with a 90 degree bellhousing. Why are you changing tranny?
Elder User
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 692
Likes: 1
From: Coon Rapids, MN
trans swap
If you plan on keeping your inline 6 dont bother. Your engine will never make enough HP to burdon the M5OD. Someone in an earlier post said they were running a stroked 351 behind it without any trouble. Only do the swap if you can't live with your gear ratios.
