M5od Transmission

[Allen_69]

Does anyone know if the bolt pattern on an M5od transmission mated to a 4.6 is the same as the 302? This transmission came from a 1999 F150. If not, does anyone know what year I'd have to go back to to get a 5.0 bolt pattern?

 

[wsager]

Looks like the answer is no to the modular. Need 88-95. See link and excerpt below.


http://classicbroncos.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-198684.html

the question has been asked before... but from what i have read here is that its an ok transmission for a stockish daily driver and light off road. I have not seen a write up on anyone doing it or any definative conclusions.

http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/tech/transmissions_manual.htm

F-150 1988-Up M5R2 Mazda built 5 speed fully synchronized transmission found in 1988 to present Ford F150 series trucks and full size Broncos. Aluminum case, extension housing, and shift cover, with integral bell housing. Very similar in design to M5R1, but larger with shift lever located in center of shift cover. Available in 2 and 4WD versions. 1995 and later models have top cover reverse light switch moved to forward corner of shift cover. In 1996 case is changed to accommodate modular motor (4.6L), with starter bolt pattern being triangular. In 1999 the case was changed for 4.2L 4wd drive vehicles. The case is very similar to earlier style units with case length shorter on 4.6L and 4.2L models.

Ratio:

1st 3.75
2nd 2.32
3rd 1.43
4th 1.00
5th 0.75

 

[Crush]

you can use the top plate/shifter plate off the modular trans on the windsor trans. this will move the shifter back farther and get it out from under the dash. Deano and I just did this with his.

 

[sykanr0ng]

The 4.2L V6 has the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the SBF V8

 

[Joe473]

The 99-up 4.2 has the right bolt pattern and the better shifter location. ZF d20 adapter works. You will need to install hydraulic clutch, modify driveshafts, and drill bellhousing bolts larger. Also need zf crossmember

D20 shifter will need to be modified or twin stick.

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[Slednut10]

97 and 98 4.2 units also have the small block pattern and good shifter cover. IIRC, 88-96 is the timeframe for the 300/302 versions.

Ratios I have in my notes are 3.91, 2.25, 1.49, 1.00, .80

Pics of where the shifter ends up with the later cover