Manual Tranny Preference
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Cargo Master
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From: College Station, TX
Manual Tranny Preference
So I'm pretty sure that if I can find all the parts I need somewhat soon that I'm gonna go ahead with the swap. So my question is...What have yall seen to be the best 5 speed to put in the 7.3? I've read a little about the two different ZF5's and the M5OD but nothing compares to real world experience so let me know what yall think.
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you got the zf5 42 and 47.
i'd get the newer one if you can. but they are pretty much the same.
few design upgrades on the 47.
can't put an m5od in there. thats a 1/2 ton trans.
our trucks would destroy them.
i'd get the newer one if you can. but they are pretty much the same.
few design upgrades on the 47.
can't put an m5od in there. thats a 1/2 ton trans.
our trucks would destroy them.
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From: Thomasville, GA
Any ZF5 from a 7.3 will work.
I'll be swapping in the ZF5 from my '88 F350 (first year of 7.3 IDI). Then you'll need the clutch and flywheel for the 1996 in your case.
You can even swap in a ZF6 from a superduty 7.3, but you won't really gain much except a granny low gear. Final drive gear is about the same.
I'll be swapping in the ZF5 from my '88 F350 (first year of 7.3 IDI). Then you'll need the clutch and flywheel for the 1996 in your case.
You can even swap in a ZF6 from a superduty 7.3, but you won't really gain much except a granny low gear. Final drive gear is about the same.
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Cargo Master
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Is the cooler for a zf6 that much different from a zf5?
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So the big question is... Where can I look to find a decent ZF5-47? I'd rather not rebuild one either but I guess isn't totally out of the picture. I've looked on FTE and PSN classifieds but no luck so far. I need me a tranny sooner rather than later and really want to swap instead of rebuild the auto.
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Cargo Master
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So what is an average "fair" price for a decent running ZF5?
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I just found one on craiglist for $325... even includes the transfer case (that has damage). Out of a 94.
I think $300 is a fair price. If it were me I'd ****** one up for cheap and then have it redone.
I think $300 is a fair price. If it were me I'd ****** one up for cheap and then have it redone.