Crewcab Only Thread.
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From: Shelton, Wa
Gearvendors, if you can get one cheap then I'd run it. If you are looking at buying a new one with the cost being over $3,000 then personally I would go the route of putting in an OD transmission.
I have about $700 into my ZF5 swap and I'm very happy with it.
I have about $700 into my ZF5 swap and I'm very happy with it.
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From: Shelton, Wa
The ZF5 has a better gear spread, no goofy adapter, it uses all Ford parts and I found a 2wd ZF5 with a large tailshaft mounted E-brake for a good deal.
I routinely pull and sell full ZF swaps.
I know a guy that I can get Gearvendors from for $900 used and may get one in the future to put behind the ZF5 but that's a lot of money for a small luxury.
If you want to go with an automatic then depending what motor you have there are multiple choices.
I routinely pull and sell full ZF swaps.
I know a guy that I can get Gearvendors from for $900 used and may get one in the future to put behind the ZF5 but that's a lot of money for a small luxury.
If you want to go with an automatic then depending what motor you have there are multiple choices.
Cargo Master
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From: SW PA
The ZF5 has a better gear spread, no goofy adapter, it uses all Ford parts and I found a 2wd ZF5 with a large tailshaft mounted E-brake for a good deal.
I routinely pull and sell full ZF swaps.
I know a guy that I can get Gearvendors from for $900 used and may get one in the future to put behind the ZF5 but that's a lot of money for a small luxury.
If you want to go with an automatic then depending what motor you have there are multiple choices.
I routinely pull and sell full ZF swaps.
I know a guy that I can get Gearvendors from for $900 used and may get one in the future to put behind the ZF5 but that's a lot of money for a small luxury.
If you want to go with an automatic then depending what motor you have there are multiple choices.
Did you notice an improvement in fuel economy with the OD?
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From: Shelton, Wa
Yes, 4mpg on average.
It may be more for other people but I had already done a lot to improve MPG, ignition system with plugs gapped at 0.090, tire size, tuning, gear ratios etc etc etc.
I also went from a C6 with factory non-locking torque converter to the ZF5.
It may be more for other people but I had already done a lot to improve MPG, ignition system with plugs gapped at 0.090, tire size, tuning, gear ratios etc etc etc.
I also went from a C6 with factory non-locking torque converter to the ZF5.
Cargo Master
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From: SW PA
Wow great improvement - i expected to hear 1-2 max. (thinking 4-speed to 5-speed)
What were you getting with the c6 setup? 7-8?
What were you getting with the c6 setup? 7-8?
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Cargo Master
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From: SW PA
Wow. I am impressed. Tire size and engine size? 4wd?
Posting Guru
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From: Shelton, Wa
460 with a Jacobs Pro-Street box, Jacobs Ultra Coil, plugs gapped at 0.090, Edelbrock 600cfm with about 20 hours of tuning, ported edelbrock intake, and a duel catalyst device, 14" K&N air cleaner, ZF5, 3.73 axle ratio, 315-75-16 Kuhmo Road Venture tires. That tank was 100% freeway using a very light right foot letting it float between 55-60.
I have been taking it as a personal challenge to get 20 mpg out of a 460, even if only for a single tank.
My future efforts are to build more low end torque into the motor with D0VE heads, cam, higher compression, add the Tri-Y headers I have waiting for it and go to 3.54 axle ratio.
I have been taking it as a personal challenge to get 20 mpg out of a 460, even if only for a single tank.
My future efforts are to build more low end torque into the motor with D0VE heads, cam, higher compression, add the Tri-Y headers I have waiting for it and go to 3.54 axle ratio.
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From: Apollo Beach
I did a post in the regular 73-79 forum about fitting 1995 crewcab power windows and locks in a 75 crewcab, I posted it there as most dent side owners are not crewcab owners and could use the info, so then I thought I would do a reply here for any CC owners who may be interested in the upgrade, it's not super hard, it's cheap and it works great.
you have a link?
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...+locks+crewcab
Do you see the blue line with User CP, Albums, FAQ? See the search on that line?
It has a drop down search menu arrow, go to the "Advanced Search" option, type in there say "blab la bla" and then go to the lower right column and high light 73-79 -forum. Select it and then you will have a detailed search just in the 73-79 forums.
You are welcome.
I typed this in the Advanced Search window. (73-79 forum about fitting 1995 crewcab power windows and locks in a 75 crewcab) gave me 2 threads in 5 sec. The one link I posted above was the second one. BAM
Do you see the blue line with User CP, Albums, FAQ? See the search on that line?
It has a drop down search menu arrow, go to the "Advanced Search" option, type in there say "blab la bla" and then go to the lower right column and high light 73-79 -forum. Select it and then you will have a detailed search just in the 73-79 forums.
You are welcome.
I typed this in the Advanced Search window. (73-79 forum about fitting 1995 crewcab power windows and locks in a 75 crewcab) gave me 2 threads in 5 sec. The one link I posted above was the second one. BAM
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From: Milton, Wa
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