What were some of the challenges and which transmission did. Currently, engine conversions using our components have been performed on ranger pickups as new as 1997. These transfer cases are extremely strong and offer a 3. Other stuff my 302 had the vbelt system, the same type as the stock 2. While other trannies like the toyo kogyomazda tk4 and tk5 are a direct swap and they will work, i think the fm145 is your best option, because i am guessing that is what you currently have in your bronco ii. We offer a complete line of manual transmission rebuild kits and parts for fords including the following models. Automatic to manual transmission conversion wild horses. The c4 transmission from a fullsize bronco came with a dana 20 from the factory behind it, and should prove more than reliable in a ranger bronco ii chassis. The zf 5 speed is available to bolt in behind the ford 302 or 351 windsor, and we carry an adapter to mate this to the bronco 20 case.
Closely matching the firstgeneration ford bronco in size, a single generation of the bronco ii was sold from the 1984 to 1990 model years. Having a problem with your ford manual transmission ready for an overhaul. Learn more about how to swap a v8 into your bronco ii or ranger using this guide. Nv3550 transmission 5 speed for early bronco toms bronco. Ive done it between a gen 2 b2 and a gen 2 ranger, but everything was the same. If you prefer a stick transmission, and want a 5 speed, the choices are ford zf 5 speed, nv4500 5 speed and nv3550 5 speed. Hey guys, im new to the site and i was wondering what i would need to do a trans swap on a 1988 ford bronco ii. James duff proudly offers parts for all generations of ford bronco. My bronco is my daily driver, so im not doing this until i have all the pieces i can think of to make this swap happen quickly. If youre looking to maximize fuel economy in your f150 or bronco then you have come to the right place.
Ask technical questions about your ford bronco ii here. The original bronco ii and ranger transmissions are too weak to withstand v8 power and must be swapped for a heavier duty transmission. In the beginning, ford used the germanbuilt cologne 2. Zf transmission 7003 s542 swap pics np 205 in a 90 source.
This swap is considerably more expensive than the previous options but gives you a complete new power train. This is the second article in a two part series on popular transmission swaps into your early bronco. The gearing of the nv 3550 makes it an excellent on and offroad transmission. The first article focused on several manual choices for those who like to row their own gears. New 197896 ford bronco 197396 ford f100, f150, f250, f350 np435 and t18 transmission has shift pattern engraved in face. You have the option of changing your manual truck to an automatic, or vice. Mar 04, 2017 custom built cologne v6 to t5 transmission bellhousing. It will pop a check engine light for transmission shift contro. The new ventures 3550 five speed overdrive transmission is a great swap for many bronco owners. Original paint, original stereo available has aftermarket stereo installed.
Onroad power is an issue for some owners, but theres a brisk trade in engine swaps for the ford bronco ii, with popular options including the 4. If youre building a trail rig, stay away from the a4ld. I also believe the fm145 is a better transmission than the toyo kogyo. Modern engine swaps into an early bronco toms bronco parts. Has anyone done an automatic to manual transmission swap in their bronco. The nv3550 transmission is an ideal transmission swap for the early broncos. Jul 21, 2017 an adapter was sourced to mate the modern auto transmission to the dana 20 that was already in the ford bronco swap. The best online destination and local store solution for all of your truck and jeep offroading needs. Ideal kit for early 196777 4 x 4 bronco coyote swaps. Perhaps learning that early adapters are rarely rewarded, its very hard to find a bronco ii with the electronic shift transfer case variant. You have the option of changing your manual truck to an automatic, or vice versa at this point. The shifting is much less trucklike than its big brother the nv 4500.
Ford bronco ii r1 transmission 1984, manual transmission shifter repair kit by dorman. Ford bronco ii automatic transmission best automatic. The vin will be provided to you from your specific donor vehicle. The two main hold ups at this point are a flywheel and oil pan. If you have this trans, swapping to a mazda m5od from a 4. Dormans manual transmission shifter repair kit provides a convenient repair solution, allowing replacement of just the. Most rangers use an a4ld automatic overdrive transmission. Before i decided to swap my stick for an automatic, i had two good reasons to do it.
Ford ranger and bronco ii v8 engine swap transmissions. I was wanting to switch to manual transmission to have more control on the rocks and a much lower first gear. Jul 14, 2020 fords sevenspeed manual transmission sourced from getrag is entirely new and making its debut on the 2021 ford bronco the new suv becomes only the third ford on todays market with a manual. Please keep in mind many of these parts have been specifically fabricated to go with other parts we.
Advance adapter this adapter is used to adapt a ford 302 to the bronco ii, ranger 4 speed and 5 speed manual transmissions. Zf transmission ouput shaft repair in a 95 f 250 supercab source. One other word of caution do not try to reuse your 351m400 flywheel with a 429460 engine. Since im converting to a manual transmission, i need find a flywheel. Technical writeups on your axle swaps, engine swaps, chop tops, etc. New 196677 ford bronco complete ax15 swap kit with transmission. Multiple bolt holes on the adapter allow for numerous clocking configurations to place the tcase at almost any angle relative to the transmission.
I found this super clean 86 bronco no rust and just a little damage to the fender i got it for a steal. I want to know if it is possible to swap the manual trans into the 88 because the. Aug 24, 2016 all bronco ii models were fourwheel drive initially, with a twowheeldrive version offered from 86 models onward. Hello bronco ii enthusiasts, today august 3rd, 2016, we have listed 8 new ford bronco ii ads to our site. In 1991, the ford explorer was introduced, retiring the bronco ii models. Nv3550 5speed transmission wild horses early ford bronco parts. Comes with flywheel, scatter plate and starter the stock mustang ii uses a cable operated clutch. You need to make absolutely sure that you are using the correct flywheel with your bronco s engine and transmission. Automatic to manual transmission conversion parts for 6677 early ford broncos. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. Tk 4 4 speed manual no overdrive ranger, bronco ii 8385, aerostar 85 tk 5 5 speed manual with overdrive ranger, bronco ii 8587, aerostar 8587 mitsubishi fm145fm146 5 speed overdrive ranger bronco ii 8692 with 2.
I guess i prefer automatics, but then again i also rebuild my own autos too. The dodge nv4500 is generally considered a better transmission than the zf. Bronco ii transmission specifications it still runs. I also have an 88 ford bronco ii with an automatic transmission. Order ford bronco ii automatic transmission online today.
Ive done it between a gen 2 b2 and a gen 2 ranger, but everything was. These listings span 2 different states and 5 model years. Great for capri, mustang ii, ranger, bronco ii, explorer or custom engine swap. Jun 01, 2001 to make our bronco an awesome crawler, we decided to mate the nv4500 to an atlas ii transfer case from advance adapters.
The bronco iis came with either a couple different manual transmissions, a c5 automatic transmission, or a4ld transmission. Bronco ii transmission swap ford truck enthusiasts forums. Purchase the best for your early, big, fullsize, bronco ii or ranger. Get your ford bronco ii transmission from autozone. The professionals at diesel conversion specialists have created a kit that is full of components to help you place a cummins engine into your truck and r. E9tata from a 92 f series is a 5 speed with a final drive of 0. This is a record of one mans attempt to replace the stock 1970 bronco three speed manual transmission with a 1977 ford c4 automatic.
Mar 02, 2021 the bronco iis transfer case was a chaindriven borgwarner 50 bw50. Information for all f150 and bronco models 1991 1997. Replacing a manual transmission with a different manual transmission. When installed into a bronco, the nv3550 can then handle an even a higher torque rating due to the lower vehicle weight so strength is not an issue. The ford bronco ii is a compact sport utility vehicle suv that was manufactured by the american manufacturer ford.
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