EvanCole45
Member
- Joined
- Nov 8, 2019
- Messages
- 84
- Reaction score
- 27
- Points
- 18
- Location
- California
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger GT
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Hello,
My transmission is in pretty rough shape along with my clutch so I thought I'd replace them while I have the time. Some real genius had 80-90w in my M5R1 for 25 years and 130k miles. 80-90w has an additive that dissolves brass and guess what the synchros are made of in the M5R1....
I thought I'd read some old forum posts to make sure the transmission I buy is compatible with my truck and I ended up getting way more confused than when I started. There is some conflicting information as to what is compatible around speedometers and bell housing patterns.
My truck is an 88 GT with the M5R1 (yes I'm positive it's the M5R1)
Can someone tell me straight up what vehicles I can get a transmission from? I've heard that I could get it from and pre 1998 2.9 or 4.0 truck from some people and I've heard others say it can come off of any 4.0 truck. Which is true?
My transmission is in pretty rough shape along with my clutch so I thought I'd replace them while I have the time. Some real genius had 80-90w in my M5R1 for 25 years and 130k miles. 80-90w has an additive that dissolves brass and guess what the synchros are made of in the M5R1....
I thought I'd read some old forum posts to make sure the transmission I buy is compatible with my truck and I ended up getting way more confused than when I started. There is some conflicting information as to what is compatible around speedometers and bell housing patterns.
My truck is an 88 GT with the M5R1 (yes I'm positive it's the M5R1)
Can someone tell me straight up what vehicles I can get a transmission from? I've heard that I could get it from and pre 1998 2.9 or 4.0 truck from some people and I've heard others say it can come off of any 4.0 truck. Which is true?