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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Trans replacement

The M5OD is going out on my 1996, and I am wondering what the best replacement is. What do you all reccomend? Get it rebuilt, get a new M5OD, or go with something else. If you say something else, tell me what to use.

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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If you were happy with your ratios, get the M5 fixed.

If you wanted a low first gear, look for a ZF.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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i agree with the above post.

The ZF has a granny low and a slightly taller OD gear. Its a bit more of a spread. Its also a much beefier transmission.

If the m5od treated you well then i would have that one rebuilt. The ZF trannys aren't cheap.
 
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