is there a way to put a 5spd in a 72 i need to put a clutch in mine and would like to do it all at one time .

 

where there is a will there is a way. what kind of 5 speed do you have?

 

ill get what i need .

 

Here are 2 popular 5 speed swaps into an Early Bronco.

Transmission:
ZF 5 speed manual with overdrive
Sources:
1988 or later Ford 4 wheel drive pick up with small block engine. The ZF S542 was used from 1988-1994 and the ZF S547 from 1995 on.
Identification:
One of the easiest ways to spot a ZF is ribbed crisscross pattern on the sides. The transmission is aluminum and has an integral bell housing (one piece with the transmission) with a top mounted shift tower. Look for PTO cover plates on both the driver's and passenger's side. Weight is approximately 175 lbs.
Adapter required?
The ZF integral bell housing will bolt directly to your stock 8 cyl engine, but requires an adapter between the transmission and transfer case, replacing your 8 cylinder intermediate housing. A new spud shaft for the transfer case is also required and is part of most adapter kits.
Pros:
The super low first and overdrive 5th gear make this one of the few transmissions that has the best of both worlds. The combination allows you to have comfortable highway speeds and still be geared to handle the tough trails. The ZF originally came stock in ¾ ton and larger trucks making it a very heavy duty transmission. The fact that it's a fully synchronized newer transmission also means it's easier to find, shifts smoother and is more efficient.
Cons:
Installation is fairly complicated, requiring some custom fabrication and may be out of the range of some shade tree mechanics. Under dash air conditioning is very difficult because the shifter handle is so tight to the underside of the dash.
Cost: (Approximate)
Transmission: $800 used and $1000-1500 rebuilt Adapter (with spud shaft) $475-525 New drive shaft $150-200
Bell housing:
Standard Ford. Will bolt up to small block (289-302-351) engines.
Modifications needed:
The swap requires a custom fabricated cross member and transfer case shifter brackets. It also requires a hydraulic clutch due to the integral bell housing, although the stock Bronco clutch and flywheel are retained. The overall length is longer than stock requiring a shorter drive shaft. Because of the top shifter a hole needs to be cut in the top of the transmission tunnel.

Manual Transmissions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Bronco 3 spd (6 cyl) 3.41 1.86 1.00
Bronco 3 spd (8 cyl) 2.99 1.75 1.00
NP 435 6.69 3.34 1.79 1.00
T-18 6.32 3.09 1.69 1.00
Toploader (Close ratio) 2.32 1.69 1.29 1.00
Toploader (Wide ratio) 2.78 1.93 1.35 1.00
Toploader (Overdrive) 3.29 1.84 1.00 0.81
ZF 5.72 2.94 1.61 1.00 0.76
NV4500 (Dodge) 5.61 3.04 1.67 1.00 0.73
Automatic Transmissions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Bronco C4 2.46 1.46 1.00
C6 2.46 1.46 1.00
AOD 2.40 1.47 1.00 .67
AOD w/ low gear set 2.84 1.55 1.00 .67
AODE/4R70W* 2.84 1.55 1.00 .67
700R4 3.06 1.62 1.00 .70



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Transmission:
NV4500 (NV = New Venture) 5 speed manual with overdrive
Sources:
1993 and later Dodge 4 wheel drive with gas engines (not diesel). GM also has a NV4500, but most adapter kits only support the Dodge version.
Identification:
The NV4500 has a cast iron case with a single piece, aluminum, bolt-on top cover with shifter. This transmission has PTO cover plates on both the driver's and passenger's side. Weight is approximately 195 lbs.
Adapter required?
This swap requires two adapters; one between the bell housing and transmission and another between the transmission and transfer case, as well as a new spud shaft.
Pros:
The super low first and overdrive 5th gear make this one of the few transmissions that has the best of both worlds. The combination allows you to have comfortable highway speeds and still be geared to handle the tough trails. The NV4500 is a fully synchronized, smooth shifting, heavy duty transmission.
Cons:
Expense and lack of availability seem to be the biggest drawbacks to the NV4500. Because they're a popular swap for several other 4x4's, finding one in a local salvage yard can be difficult. They are available new, but the $1900 price tag may be a little tough to stomach. Under dash air conditioning is very difficult because the shifter handle is so tight to the underside of the dash.
Cost: (Approximate)
Transmission: $800 used and $1900 new
Adapter (complete kit): $800
New drive shaft $150-200
Bell housing:
An adapter is needed at the bell housing to make up for the Dodge bolt pattern and longer NV4500 input shaft.
Modifications needed:
The swap requires a custom fabricated cross member and transfer case shifter brackets. Spline differences in the NV4500 input shaft require a new clutch disc. The overall length is 2" longer than stock requiring a shorter drive shaft. Because of the top shifter a hole needs to be cut in the top of the transmission tunnel. A body lift isn't required, but will ease installation.

Manual Transmissions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Bronco 3 spd (6 cyl) 3.41 1.86 1.00
Bronco 3 spd (8 cyl) 2.99 1.75 1.00
NP 435 6.69 3.34 1.79 1.00
T-18 6.32 3.09 1.69 1.00
Toploader (Close ratio) 2.32 1.69 1.29 1.00
Toploader (Wide ratio) 2.78 1.93 1.35 1.00
Toploader (Overdrive) 3.29 1.84 1.00 0.81
ZF 5.72 2.94 1.61 1.00 0.76
NV4500 (Dodge) 5.61 3.04 1.67 1.00 0.73
Automatic Transmissions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Bronco C4 2.46 1.46 1.00
C6 2.46 1.46 1.00
AOD 2.40 1.47 1.00 .67
AOD w/ low gear set 2.84 1.55 1.00 .67
AODE/4R70W* 2.84 1.55 1.00 .67
700R4 3.06 1.62 1.00 .70

 

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they have all of the information on ford transmissions you could ask for.

 

If you've got $2300, you can use Advance Adapters NV3550 5 speed overdrive transmission kit. Part #27-3520 is complete with everything needed.