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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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Is it possible to change my 4 speed man to a 5 speed man, if so is it a real pain or expensive.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Hey 83F and welcome to FTE.

Can you give us a few more particulars? What kinda engine is it hooked to now?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Sorry 460 The truck has 40K orig miles. Mint cond.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Yes, it is possible, and you can use a ZF 5-speed with no bellhousing mods, as the big block housing had an external slave cylinder. Look for a 92-96 F-250 with a 460 or 7.3l diesel and a 5-speed, and you've found your tranny.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 10:56 PM
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...and yes, it's expensive. $800-1300 used; even more for a reman ZF. What can you do? It's a popular transmission!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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Is it going to require any mods, what about the drive shaft.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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D'shafts, crossmember, trans mount, floorpan adapter, t-case shift lever, backup light switch connector, probably a couple of others...
 
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