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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Which is the better trany

Ok So my 89 f250 7.5l 4x4 has a c6. I want to put a stick in it. I know where I can get a good mazda 5spd but I have read alot about the ZF-4 or ZF-5 trany. Whats bad about the mazda trany. I guess I'm looking for some pros and cons between the two transmissions. Also do you think that the ZF-4 would lower hwy rpm's verses my C6?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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I don't know much at all about manual trans but I would go with the ZF5 speed.

I didn't know they put M5ODs behind 460s. Thought it was only for small blocks.
The c6 is a 3 speed with no OD so Yes they ZF5 will deff lower your RPMs. What gears does it have? 4.10s?

Never heard of a ZF4 do you mean the T18?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Maybe thats what it is I just thought that there was a 4spd ZF.
 
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