looking for M47 and associated parts (MI, USA)

[anders]

If your going to go to the hassle of a manual transmission swap, go with a t5. There are so many different gear ratios and build up parts for these it's crazy. T5's are easy to source and are everywhere and fairly cheep. Tremec is still building complete units.
You can use the d24 or d24t bell housing depending on what adapter you get.

The founder of the site did a t5 swap in his original zf car. That's the only 7xx series diesel car that I'm aware of sporting the T5. There is a build thread somewhere.

[BluevanACD2005]

Thanks Guys!

I realize I have a little more research to do before running around buying parts lol


-Spenser

[745 TurboGreasel]

Originally Posted by anders

The founder of the site did a t5 swap in his original zf car. That's the only 7xx series diesel car that I'm aware of sporting the T5. There is a build thread somewhere.

IIRC, He also blew it up.

[anders]

Yes, I think he had several problems with it. It sounded like it was a well used and abused transmission to begin with.
What a stock 302 in mustang is around 270 ft lbs? Stock d24t is putting out 165 ft lbs?
I would put a t5 against any m46 or m47.

You can get a WC T5 from a SN95 mustang for $200 any day of week. That transmission is rated for 300 ft lbs I think. Plus you can get them from a v6 car so it shouldn't be as abused.

The transmission Jason used was rated at 265 ft lbs.