5 speed tranny
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5 speed tranny
i know this issue has been asked to death but here goes. know that i have my 64 there really aint that big of a hurry to get the 59 running so i was thinking of maybe adapting a 5 speed tranny to my 292. i know the t5s are a popular option but i was wondering wether there was something else out there. maybe something out of a newer ford pickup or something. i need something pretty beefy as im running four wheel drive and i would like something with a pretty low first gear, i dont need it super low like a t98 but something in the 4or5 to 1 ratio would be nice for starting out loads and crawling around in 4wd. im not to worried about adapting it i can weld and cut crossmembers or what ever and have acess to a machine shop so i can make adapter plates or whatever. so anybody got any suggestion or know of a newer ford pickup that came with a 5speed manual. thanks in advandce
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The only Ford 5spd I know of with a low first gear that was a 87-96 ZF 5spd in the F-250/350 trucks. They were put behind 351w, 460 and the 7.3L diesel. They are a tough tranny and are available in 4wd versions. It even has a hydraulic clutch so you could probably modify the stock setup to work. It also has PTO ports if needed.
1st 5.72
2nd 2.94
3rd 1.61
4th 1.00
5th 0.76
1st 5.72
2nd 2.94
3rd 1.61
4th 1.00
5th 0.76
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Ranger pickups used a Mazda 5-sp box that is pretty beefy, the M5R1, and it came with 4x4's so you can undoubtedly find one with a transfer case. They aren't light, they aren't small, and they aren't cheap for parts like a T-5. Also there are variants of the T-5 used in Jeep Wranglers.
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The Mazda 5spd (F-150 tranny) were okay for cruising and light loads but if you towed, carried heavy loads or put lots of power through them they blew up. They also don't have a low first gear.
On the ZF, search through the 73-79 forum and you will find some good info.
On the ZF, search through the 73-79 forum and you will find some good info.
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They are the most plentiful in the diesel versions. Most trucks had the 5spd instead of the auto.
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thanks one should be fairly easy to come by then. did the have a integrated bell housing or was it seperated
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