Jun 01, 2001 so here we were with a guineapig 69 bronco that needed help in the transmission department. If you have your heart set on a bronco made earlier than that, you could always do a manual to automatic transmission swap. The aod takes a 164tooth aodspecific flexplate instead of the smaller 157tooth pieces common to the c4 and early ford manual transmissions. I did just have front and rear sway bars added to my bronco and i am awaiting its return. If you are wanting to add overdrive, however prefer to use an automatic, we. Introduced in the early 1980s, the t5 has become a highly evolved, extremely compact and versatile 5speed. When you are swapping an aod, it is important to recognize the differences between a c4 or early manual transmission and the aod. Apr 23, 2004 i have a 96 bronco with a 302 and 5spd manual. Ford rangerbronco ii transmission swapconversion options.
Home 6677 early ford bronco drivetrain transmission automatic to manual. Oct 08, 2015 early ford bronco aod transmission conversion swap part 6 rebuild duration. This is a stateoftheart fivespeed transmission that shifts smoothly and has an excellent low gear as well as. Not sure what transmission will be best also not sure what my aptions are and how big of a project it will be. The first article focused on several manual choices for those who like to row their own gears.
Ford aod transmission installation and swapping guide by. Popular transmissions to swap into an early bronco transmission faqs. The only downside to swapping in an early mitsubishi for an a4ld is that you need the tranny cross member that bolts inside the frame. This is the second article in a two part series on popular transmission swaps into your early bronco. Early ford bronco aod transmission conversion swap part 6. This transfer case has been manufactured in both a manual shift and electric shift. According to sources who spoke with jalopnik, ford has tapped getrag to build a manual transmission for the upcoming 2020 ford bronco. The good old c4 is the best trans to easily get in a bronco for most people. T5 world class 5speed manual transmission by tremec. Jake from toms bronco parts describes the common automatic overdrive trans swaps for an early bronco. This is a stateoftheart fivespeed transmission that shifts smoothly and has an excellent low gear as well as overdrive.
For people doing a lot of road driving or wanting an extra gear, the ford aod trans is a good option and a lot of guys are making that swap using the advance adapters part. Ford ranger bronco ii transmission swap conversion options. For more information on manual transmission swaps into the early bronco follow this link. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford bronco when you shop the largest online selection at. Aod to 5 speed manual transmission conversion pics ford. Manual transmission 6200 fits 6674 bronco 43238 fits. Rebuild kit, ford ranger bronco explorer m5r1 m5od 5 speed manual transmission 4. The firstgeneration bronco also didnt receive an automatic transmission option until 1973.
Find complete swap kits, rebuild kits, transfer case adapters and more. Zf 5 speed tranny on a budget for your early bronco. Dropping the 3 speed manual transmission on a bronco youtube. At toms bronco parts, we make it easy to decide which transmission is the one for you. The new tacomas product mix includes a large number of manual transmissions, and every trim level can be ordered with a manual transmission. Check out the selection of transfercase and transmission adapters offered by james duff inc.
Order ford bronco manual transmission online today. This combination is perfect for any ford bronco, restomod, sleeper, or streetstrip car. The 2020 ford bronco could get a 7speed manual transmission. Now including sct x4 handhelds with coyote swap orders from 62019. Dropping the 3 speed manual transmission on a bronco duration. The early bronco came with a threespeed transmission with no overdrive and a laughable torque capacity. Ford ranger transmission swap options 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. In fact on most early fords, the swap is so easy it makes you wonder if ford. Swapping in a latemodel overdrive transmission, namely the t5 manual and the. Jan 05, 2016 the other potential saving grace for the manual transmission in the bronco lies with the toyota tacoma. T5 swap, t5 conversion, mustang t5 swap, auto to manual. Lamb fab pulled the existing engine and started working to fit the wider, modular ford v8 under the hood. The nv3550 transmission is an ideal transmission swap for the early broncos. Automatic to manual transmission conversion wild horses. This is an involved mechanical swap, but its the only way to get a 69 bronco with an automatic transmission.
While exceeding a transmissions torque capacity wont instantly kill it, its not good for it. Early ford bronco aod transmission conversion swap part 1. Popular transmissions to swap into an early bronco. Or a flexplate if youve decided to install an automatic transmission. No transmission, 2wd 6r80 or a 4wd 6r80 6speed automatic transmission. Before i decided to swap my stick for an automatic, i had two good reasons to do it. The transmission bellhousing is removable, the overall length measures 17.
Box for np435 manual transmission, 4speed, rebuilt for bronco swap. The ax15 transmission is an ideal transmission swap for the early broncos. Early coyote bronco swap with 6r80w transmission package. Complete manual transmissions for ford bronco for sale ebay. Classic bronco coyote swaps combine vintage looks and modern power.
Zf transmissions are easy to find and will bolt right to your 302 or 351 windsor. For additional assistance, we have also published a 7 part video series with step by step installation of our nv3550 early bronco transmission conversion. Centerforce 11 inch diameter118 10 spline clutch disc. Transmission conversions if you are converting from an automatic to a manual transmission, the list here includes most of the things you will want to consider. I have a 78 bronco with a 351m engine and a c6 auto, i want to put a 5speed manual o.
If you need any help deciding on a manual transmission for your early bronco, please feel free to give us a call. Buy early ford bronco manual transmission swaps and parts online at bronco graveyard. Transmission conversions if you are converting from an automatic to a. Early bronco nv3550 5speed swap kit this page is dedicated to providing instructions to install the nv3550 5speed manual transmission into a 6677 ford bronco. Ford bronco manual transmission best manual transmission. Ford bronco performance manual transmission assemblies. Jun 14, 2016 this feature is not available right now. When installed into a bronco, the nv3550 ax15 can then handle an even a higher torque rating due to the lower vehicle weight so strength is not an issue. Dropping the 3 speed manual transmission on a bronco. The ford zf transmission is the best manual transmission available for your early bronco. For people doing a lot of road driving or wanting an extra gear. In this episode we do a quick walk around of my manual swapped 1996 ford bronco. Dropping a coyote crate engine into a vintage bronco. Coyote swapping a ford bronco bronco engine swap cj pony.
We have the parts you need to rebuild or replace your factory 3speed. Model 300 aerostar anglia aspire bronco bronco ii capri comete consul cortina courier crestline crown victoria custom custom deluxe customline deluxe deluxe tudor e100 e150 and econoline 150 e. I also upgraded the factory suspension and swapped the 3 speed manual for a brand new crate 5 speed manual transmission same one used in the icon. The new transmission which is to be dubbed, the mt88 will be. Ford ranger transmission swap options the ranger station. Early broncos 6677 came with a 3 speed manual trans, column shifted. So you swapped the transmission, the crossmember with mount and the starter.
Ford bronco classics for sale classics on autotrader. In its rich history, the t5 has been installed as original equipment. If you are wanting to add overdrive, however prefer to use an automatic, we offer packages to use the ford aod transmission and the gm 700r4. The nv3550 and ax15 transmissions are an ideal transmission swap for the early broncos. The aod takes a 164tooth aodspecific flexplate instead of the smaller.
Manual transmission swap info next a look at popular automatic transmissions aod this transmission provides an overdrive. If fords goal is to go after an offroader like that, they might put a manual transmission in it. I really want to swap out the 3 speed transmission in my 75 bronco and replace with a automatic. For bronco and ranger owners, sells adapters to bolt the t5 to. Classic ford bronco restoration guide cj pony parts. The gearing of the nv 3550 makes it an excellent on and offroad transmission. When installed into a bronco, the nv3550 can then handle an even a higher torque rating due to the lower vehicle weight. It also means that without a new transmission youll have to hold back some of the coyotes power. If you need any help deciding on a manual transmission for your early bronco, please. The new ventures 3550 five speed overdrive transmission is a great swap for many bronco owners.
There are several manual transmission options for the 6677 ford bronco. The shifting is much less trucklike than its big brother the nv 4500. This bronco was equipped with a swappedin np435 fourspeed manual transmission and the factory dana. I would like to have overdrive, being that it is my daily driver and it would be used to tow a small trailer to the desert. Nv3550 transmission 5 speed is great for an early ford bronco.
Jan 19, 2016 dropping a coyote crate engine into a vintage bronco. Transmission the kit is designed for exclusive use with the ford c4 automatic transmission. The new ford bronco might have a manual transmission. While exceeding a transmissions torque capacity wont instantly kill it, its. The tables below show cost estimates for what you would pay for parts and labor for a transmission swap and are based on the following. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store.
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