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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Trans swap question...

right now im my87 i have T18 4 speed
how hard of swap would it be to put a ZF manual trans behind my 302, will the transfer case and cross member match up if i get a zf out of a 4x4?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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no the zf is longer so u will need a shorter rear drive shaft and a longer front one.

get the cross member too and the transmission hump.
 
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