Trans Help.... ZF-5 VS M502-R2

[TRX501RYAN]

Well i am currently building a 347 to toss in the ranger... so its not quite as slow... lol... any how i have been trying to think out what trans to run.

I have access to a, what im almost certain a M502-R2 Mazda trans from a 1995 F-150 4X4, with the t-case flange already on it and a fresh rebuild(3000MILES Ago) its been sitting for a couple years. But looks to be in good shape. im assuming its the M5R2, from what i have gathered online, now my dilemma is i've heard decent stories about them lasting in a V8, and horror stories as well...

Now that brings me to the ZF-5, which will also bolt to a 302 block, but supposedly much more heave duty. I would first have to locate one, and also no clue what i can scoop one up for, i can get the rebuilt M5R2 for 200$, i may find a zf for that, but it wont be as fresh i suppose you could say.

Also will the BW1356 work on both trans, as long as they are 4x4's? just trying to see what people have had luck with what. I dont wanna be buying the wrong trans.


thanks in advance

 

[Teddyzee]

A trans that will work for $200 is certainly a good deal.

 

[TRX501RYAN]

Sure is, plus fresh rebuild, hard to say no, just wanna make sure it rated half decent to hold up to a 347,

 

[TRX501RYAN]

Just a question, will any 5.0L Flywheel flexplate work in the M5O2 R2 Trans work, or am i limited to the f-150 flywheels, im looking to get a light weight flywheel? this answer would be very helpful!

 

[Teddyzee]

I'm following you, lol....

Should be the same, I'll assume the truck uses a large 164 tooth flywheel. But that will depend entirely on what balance the 347 will have.

 

[Snoranger]

Just a question, will any 5.0L Flywheel flexplate work in the M5O2 R2 Trans work, or am i limited to the f-150 flywheels, im looking to get a light weight flywheel? this answer would be very helpful!

The truck m5od-r2 and the ZF both use the 164 tooth flywheel. As far as I know, there is no way around that.