I'm looking at a 2001 V10 Dually CC with a 5-speed (and an 8" lift! ).

I know these ZFs are fairly strong but I was wondering if anyone on here has this setup?

Should I hold out for a 6-speed?

 

I have a 99 with a 5 speed and 4.30's. First is almost never used, except when creeping around in 4WD. 5th spins the motor a little too high on the highway. With 4.10's or 3.73's the 5 speed is probably a better compromise. The 6 speed was unavailable with the V-10 in 99 when I bought mine or I'd have one.

 

Yeah, the OD ratio is higher (.76) than all the other trannys (.72).

That may be to my advantage since the truck has 3.73s and 37s.

 

I have that setup. No problems with anything I've thrown at it so far.

 

Yes,

I have a 2000 with a 5-speed and 373 gears. Great combo with just the right gear ratios. Just in case you are not aware, these HD manual transmissions are more work to operate then a light duty model.

 

I ordered mine w/ the 5-speed manual tranny. I love it and have never had any problems w/ it. I must admit, I thought 5th w/ 3.73's was kinda weak on the highway.

 

I've owned both a 460 & ZF 5 speed 4.10 axles and my present V10 6 speed 4.30 geared. The ZF was a better shifting trans from the factory then the 6 speed, BUT with the BD short shift kit, the 6 speed is hands down better now. The gear splits are near perfect in the 6 speed. The ZF seemed quieter and reverse was easier to get into then the 6 speed. All in all, I like the 6 speed much better, especially for towing.

 

Oops...that was backwards. It certainly WON'T be to my advantage with the 37s...

Guess I'm gonna have to "steal" this truck to make it worthwhile since a re-gear is in the cards...

I'd like to get a 6-speed but heck, finding a V10 here is hard enough! Let alone, being able to choose trannys...

 

My 99 F350 has 5 spd, 4:30 set-up and has had no problems. I think it would pull anything!

 

same here. 2000 5 speed 4.30 lots of power and torque. put synthetic in tranny and rear. runs sweet. thinking of a manual trans cooler. theres one at dieselsite.com cant post a link it goes straight to motorhaven

also would like to see a link on the bd short shift kit for a f250. maybe sparky can post a link?

 

2001 F250 SC XL with 5 speed and 3.73 NLS - no problems with my 5 speed. It's essentially a 4 speed. 1st is so low that I've only used it a few times to get heavier trailers moving. Driving around town, I always start in 2nd. I pull my bass boat up a fairly steep boat ramp in 2nd gear as 1st is even too low for that. At 65 mph, I'm turing about 2100-2200 rpm in OD (5th).

 

sparky 04sd


are you going to give up the link or are you going to just tell us how great the bd short thro shifter is. ive only asked about 3 times in 2 threads. give it up or stop talking about it.

 

I just brought one home from Texas to Pennsylvania.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ME:B:EOAB:US:6

It used about a qt of oil in 1800 miles which I feel is managable. I also picked up a takeoff bed for $500 by the side of the road on the way home. Does anyone know the axle codes for the 4.10 and 4.30. I was turning 2500 RPMs at 65 mph. Fuel mileage with the spare box turned upside down on the way home (and catching some wind) was about 13.

Tony

 

Try:

www.bd-power.com

Sadly, not available for '05s yet.

 

41 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
42 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
43 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)