E4OD to ZF5 Swap.....Done - Diesel Forum

jwsimons · 12-11-2005, 09:51 PM

I just wanted to thank everyone that provided input when I was in the planning stages of the transmission swap. Thanks to everyone's help I was able to gather up all the correct parts before starting the job, and everything fit correctly.

I also wanted to let everyone know that the deed is done....and I gotta say, I can't believe the difference the 5-speed has made...the driving "fun factor" is completely off scale..... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

BTW...If anbody is interested in a used E4OD and nearly all the goodies that go with it, check the "for sale" section.

Joe [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

912504x4 · 12-12-2005, 08:48 PM

Better get to changin that Signature from E40 DOA to ZF5. LOL [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

I am also doing the swap and have just a few things to pin down like the electronics of the neutral safety switch and the transfer case shifter and the shift boot.

Congrats to you and thanks for all the help from the posts on here.

Thanks, Eric

ClassicFordGuy · 12-12-2005, 08:55 PM

My truck became significantly quicker when I switched to the 5 speed how about yours?

What did you end up doing with the electrical? I haven't gone any further than plugging in the old shift position sensor since the truck is just sitting in my backyard as I do body work.

-Rob

Wobblin-Goblin · 12-13-2005, 04:19 AM

Since I missed it, where can I find the details of this swap?

Ceejmo · 12-13-2005, 06:07 AM

See note on wireing in my sig.

912504x4 · 12-13-2005, 10:34 PM

My truck didnt get faster just yet. I have noticed that I must need to bleed the clutch master/slave cylinder a little bit more. I get a little KACHUNK into almost every gear and especially 2nd gear unless I dont use 1st at all.
Once I get that done though I can tell it will be better and faster. I do know that I love the fact that whatever gear I put it into the thing stays in that gear [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
I wish I could get home from work before dark so I could get that done without getting brake fluid in the eyeball [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

Even with the KACHUNK it is better to drive already!

Eric