What transmission will work best?

mindlessdrone · 04-23-2012, 08:27 PM

I have an 85 Bronco II that I am putting a 88 302 HO into. I am putting a 3 inch body lift with a 4 inch suspension. What I need to know is, what manual transmission with 5 speed will best fit in the Bronco II? Will I need new drive shaft and will I need a new cross member or just relocate the cross member? Also any other info about it. I don't want to do any major changes or modifications if possible. Thank you for any info.

projectnitemare · 04-24-2012, 08:50 AM

The best fitting 5 speed for a V8 will be the M5OD-R2 used in the F150. Not a bad fit, will hook up the your existing clutch hydraulics if you have them but required a fullsize t-case. Look for an NP 208 or 205 they are the smallest, mid 80's and oldeer trucks. You are guranteed driveshaft modifications and will have to move the crossmember. You should be able to move your factory one and use it again.

Matt

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 04-24-2012, 08:57 AM

I've read the m5od-r2 from the f-150 with the 4.2 liter works best for shifter location and bolts up to the 302.

Richard

mindlessdrone · 04-24-2012, 07:03 PM

Thank you very much, very informative. Second question, is the (ZF) about the same fit, clutch and whatnot? Sorry I forgot to say I wanted the granny first. lol

projectnitemare · 04-25-2012, 11:26 AM

The ZF will bolt up. I wouldn't recommend it without a bodylift of you'll be cutting a good bit of your floor.

Matt

04-23-2012, 08:27 PM	#1
mindlessdrone New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Year: 1985 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	What transmission will work best? I have an 85 Bronco II that I am putting a 88 302 HO into. I am putting a 3 inch body lift with a 4 inch suspension. What I need to know is, what manual transmission with 5 speed will best fit in the Bronco II? Will I need new drive shaft and will I need a new cross member or just relocate the cross member? Also any other info about it. I don't want to do any major changes or modifications if possible. Thank you for any info.
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04-24-2012, 08:50 AM	#2
projectnitemare Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Osceola Mills, Pa Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 396W Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	The best fitting 5 speed for a V8 will be the M5OD-R2 used in the F150. Not a bad fit, will hook up the your existing clutch hydraulics if you have them but required a fullsize t-case. Look for an NP 208 or 205 they are the smallest, mid 80's and oldeer trucks. You are guranteed driveshaft modifications and will have to move the crossmember. You should be able to move your factory one and use it again. Matt __________________ 88 Ranger XLT 4x4, no drivetrain, no frame, nothing....new stroker, frame and drivetrain in the works
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04-24-2012, 08:57 AM	#3
alwaysFlOoReD Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: red deer canada Year: '91, '85, '97 Make: ford Model: ranger, b-II, f-150 Engine: 4.0,4.0,4.2 Class: 4x4 race, 4x4, 2wd work Used For: 4x4 race, 4x4,2wd work Posts: 3,217 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I've read the m5od-r2 from the f-150 with the 4.2 liter works best for shifter location and bolts up to the 302. Richard __________________ As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein
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04-24-2012, 07:03 PM	#4
mindlessdrone New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Year: 1985 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Thank you very much, very informative. Second question, is the (ZF) about the same fit, clutch and whatnot? Sorry I forgot to say I wanted the granny first. lol
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04-25-2012, 11:26 AM	#5
projectnitemare Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Osceola Mills, Pa Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 396W Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	The ZF will bolt up. I wouldn't recommend it without a bodylift of you'll be cutting a good bit of your floor. Matt __________________ 88 Ranger XLT 4x4, no drivetrain, no frame, nothing....new stroker, frame and drivetrain in the works
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