ZF vs M5OD
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Tuned
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From: Pelzer, SC
ZF vs M5OD
Is the ZF 5sp. a direct replacement for the M5OD?
My '89 F-150 has a Mazda 5sp. that is spitting shavings into the fluid.
I read that the ZF is a better transmission but it looks shorter overall than a M5OD, so will it fit with my existing driveshaft?
Thanks
My '89 F-150 has a Mazda 5sp. that is spitting shavings into the fluid.
I read that the ZF is a better transmission but it looks shorter overall than a M5OD, so will it fit with my existing driveshaft?
Thanks
Elder User
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From: Texas
I believe it is actually a few inches shorter and you'll probubly need a new drive shaft. I had a site with all the specs on tons of truck trannies weight, ratio, splines, lengths all that good stuff, ill do some searching and see if i can find it.
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From: Concord, NC
I know this is about a 4x4 truck, but the two wheel drive ZF will not directly swap with a two wheel drive Mazda. The ZF has a fixed yoke and the Mazda has a slip yoke, plus the lengths are different. Four wheel drive trucks, the lengths are within an inch or two, going by what I've read on the subject.
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From: Aurora,Colorado
I know this is about a 4x4 truck, but the two wheel drive ZF will not directly swap with a two wheel drive Mazda. The ZF has a fixed yoke and the Mazda has a slip yoke, plus the lengths are different. Four wheel drive trucks, the lengths are within an inch or two, going by what I've read on the subject.
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