Manual Transmission Recommendations (2005 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, 4.0l)

[DeepSleeper]

I have a 2005 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 with a little over 224K and a bad transmission. I plan on replacing the transmission around Christmas and am starting a part list now. I am hoping to get all/most of the parts from Autozone, but am making this post for the best recommendations. The rear main seal was replaced about 5,000 miles ago, so I do not plan on replacing that. I plan on replacing the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, concentric slave cylinder, and transmission. I would like to supercharge this truck down the road, so high performance part recommendations are preferred. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[RonD]

The 4x4 part kind of limits the possibilities

4.0l has cologne bolt pattern, which further limits the choices

Ford bell housing cologne pattern seen here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_bellhousing_patterns#Taunus/Cologne_pattern

4.0l was the largest engine to use it

So the current M5OD-R1(M5R1) may be the only choice, and not a bad one, its surprising you have a problem with yours, generally they out last the vehicles they are in.
But anything can break

 

[DeepSleeper]

Sorry for my late reply, and thank you for the quick response! I did not receive any notification and just checked back after a busy week. I probably just need to update my notification settings, or check back more frequently. Unfortunately, I bought my truck used and later found out it came with a bad transmission. Also, thank you for the helpful information and link!