Manual trans swap from I6 300 to V8 302 possible?

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01-13-2015, 05:24 PM

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Will the cross member and drive shafts still work, or are the mounting and lengths going to be different?

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01-13-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddiec1564

92's with the 5.0L engine usually had the E4OD or 4R70W, rarely they had the AOD(special order along with the C6 3 speed tranny).

What other's in this old thread have failed to mention, is the starter motor will need changing as the manual is diffrent from the automatics.

According to my Ford Service Manual 1993 was the first year for the 4R70W in these trucks.

Transmission Code U (4R70W) did not come into play until 1993 according to my Ford Manual.

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01-13-2015, 05:27 PM

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Will the cross member and drive shafts still work, or are the mounting and lengths going to be different?

All of that will be different, it's not a plug-n-play swap but very do-able with some parts.

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01-13-2015, 05:28 PM

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I'm sure its the e4od.

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01-13-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 92f150flairside

I'm sure its the e4od.

Check the b-pillar tag on the driver side.

Transmission Codes:
G= C6
T=AOD
E=E4OD

If you have an AOD then sourcing a new computer is not required.

Example:

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01-15-2015, 10:20 AM

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4.5 years later.....yes....same answer. The problem is going to be the computer in the truck now is expecting to be connected to an electronic controlled E4OD. With that missing the Check Engine Light is going to glowing all the time the truck is running.

If you do not want to see that you will need to source a computer (PCM) from a manual or AOD equipped truck.

From what I've read, this isn't true. It will store some codes because of the missing transmission, but it's not going to trip the light. If you have an E4OD computer, which is unusual but not unheard of, it will work fine with a non-computer controlled transmission like an AOD, C6 or a manual.

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08-16-2017, 06:34 PM

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My turn, so I just popped the 300 in my 1980 f150 4x4 with a granny low 4 speed. I have an extra 351w and a 460. The Windsor has a C6 bolted up and the 460 has a 2x4 4 speed. What would you guys do?

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08-17-2017, 12:52 PM

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I'd dig up another 4x4 T18 or NP435, change the seals and put it right back in.

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08-17-2017, 02:15 PM

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No, my motor let go not the tranny. I'm just trying to decide if I should swap to a 351w that will need a flywheel and clutch and motor mounts or swap the bellhousing in the truck and drop in my 460 that is already set up for a manual.

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08-17-2017, 04:44 PM

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Ah ok... I misread. What about taking the bellhousing off the 2wd tranny and using it with the 460 and the tranny that's in it now?

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07-24-2018, 10:19 PM

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Need help!!

Ok I have my grandpas ole 85 f150 with a straight 6 and manual 3 speed on the column, just purchased a 95 f150 with a 302 with auto trans I'm looking to swap my manual transmission with the auto will it work ? And what do I need to make this work ???

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