built ford 300 inline six with zf 5 speed swap

[@michaelstroud98]

Was thinking of doing this to my efi 300 did the trans just bolt right up to truck and motor

[@jamesmooney5348]

Cool. Very nice set up. I love the 300 strt 6- ever since I was little. Heard a guy talking about them, I really liked what he had to say. And, some how I still agree with what he was saying all these urs later.

[@mercilessradio1770]

You in Montana?

[@isaacreyes9650]

Que lindo se se ve ese 300🎉💪🏼💪🏼

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Whats the part number on that carb where I possibly order one, BTW , Howell fuel injection makes a kit that uses all GM throttle body system, sensors etc, so you have the reliability of the proven GM system and FI

[@aaronbrandes7456]

I like that engine transmission combination.

[@Thinker669]

I thought the 5 speed from both the 300 I6 and 302 V8 was a Borg Warner 5 speed.

[@GF_Burke]

Dang. Wish someone would do a full vid on the conversion. Mine is a 79 with a 300, 4pd, 4x4. Hear I'd have to go to a hydraulic clutch, weld some bracket on my firewall... idk. I know that is an offy intake. What breather is that?

[@bearsendproductions1843]

you really don't need a video on this one because its very basic. your clutch is the same you might need to put a hydraulic peddle set up in as the zf is hydraulic and you will have to move the rear trans mount back 2 inches the front drive line is sourced from the junk yard it is common. the rear is not because the later model ie shorter shaft is slip yoke and yours is not so it will need to be cut 2 inches. everything fits and I would rate this swap as a 1 out of 10 for difficulty 10 being the most difficult swap.

[@carlwilson3299]

I'm doing one now I have a 86 Bronco with a 4-speed granny now putting in a zf 5 from a 89 F250

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

WHERE did you get that carb hat? what's it called?? Never seen one of those

[@bradygregor9137]

Describe how the internal slave hooks up to the 1985 clutch cylinder just different connections. Did you have to modify anything on the hump in the cab to get the zf in.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Same hook up on the master but the slave takes a different hook up just get the line for a newer 89- 95 5speed and it is plug and play. No modification for the firewall but you will need the newer style trans tunnel 89-95 it just bolts in. Hope this helps

[@bradygregor9137]

Bear's End Productions thanks

[@johncurry9467]

What kinda fuel economy does it get

[@bearsendproductions1843]

15

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

Nice! Yeah, I've got this project on my list, I've got an 84 F150 long bed single cab 4x4 4speed with a 351 that I'd like to swap to a ZF-5 soon. Moved part of my business and a couple of personal vehicles like this one down to Texas from Washington State, and it turns out.. the speed limits have gone WAY up since growing up in Texas. Everyone drives like they're at Talledega. It's crazy. So I"m thinking an overdrive gear might be a good thing, the truck is nice and clean and heck, the AC even works!

[@charlesflaco5037]

That nice and you still kept the original transfer case would that ZF5 Transmission work on a 1984 250 6.9l?

[@flatheadfletch]

They make 4 different ZF 5’s. Wide spacing narrower little different bell housings. Yes they have one for the diesel bell housing

[@BoringFisherman]

Looks good. Nice job. I bet that made a good truck with that trans swap. I had a 1985 ford when I was younger. Same setup as that one started. I always wanted to do a nv4500 in mine

[@Tylnorton]

Is the zf 5 speed the F250 transmission tranny? I heard people do this swap since the it's way better than a mazda 5 speed. That all true? I am considering getting an f150 300 1992-1996

[@bearsendproductions1843]

The zf is far better then the Mazda it was offered in 250 and 350 my only complaint is the slave cylinder get the one from ford when you do yours.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

@@Arizonahwy10 no

[@xon2013]

ZF5 will be good for pulling, hauling, off-road. Mazda 5 spd will be good for going around town and occasional hauling or towing (not very big loads)

[@flatheadfletch]

I’m presently doing this to my 96 F150 4.9L. The ZF-5 will out perform the Mazda in every condition. Gearing is much better much smoother. Flat out a better daily driver and superb towing trans

[@flatheadfletch]

@@xon2013 Mazda 5 speed good for nothing. Period. I have it in my 96 4.9l and it struggles in every condition especially in reverse. I found a small block ZF5 that is being completely built as we speak to go in mine. Stoked

[@spaceghost8995]

1.5 ton truck

[@unclequack5445]

What was the transmission you took out? a T-18?

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Np 435

[@amlafrance1918]

Thanks for posting ! The clutch pedal is really hard to push in on my 4 speed F-150. Is it any easier to push the clutch in with the ZF-5 ?

[@xon2013]

I think a lot of older transmissions are like this. My brother has a 68 F250 with an NP435, mechanical linkage, it's pretty hard to press and get use to. I got an 86 F150 with what I believe is a T18, is a little bit lighter to press but not really easy like modern clutches. I test drove a 2012 Kia Soul with a manual transmission, and pressing the clutch was like pressing the gas pedal lol

[@fastpat1]

The transmission type has nothing to do with the clutch actuation stiffness. Is your set up stock?

[@amlafrance1918]

I Did the ZF conversion and I can push the clutch in with my hand. The T-18 had an external slave cylinder and didn’t help with pushing in the clutch. Was the most difficult clutch pedal I’ve ever used. Nice the have the extra gear as well. Does suck that I will have to drop the gearbox to replace the slave cylinder tho. But worth it to save my knee.

[@Wildstar40]

Just workout in the gym, do a lot of leg exercises until the mechanical clutch is no longer a problem.

[@chenlee3240]

My daughter hit 11 and now she does not want to do anything fun anymore, like fixing the truck.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

So sad to hear that

[@mongomay1]

We put webbers on air-cooled vw's good and inexpensive.

[@oldreliable303]

We all just treat it like a 1 ton.... and some how that 1/2 ton just keeps going..

[@Elasinthe]

Wait did you say Yaak? I grew up there, Grandpa used to own a big chunk of land.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Yes I did my friend truck is famous there

[@Elasinthe]

@@bearsendproductions1843 I'm from Libby, don't live far, still have a lot of family there. Have my own 300 i6, that swap is sweet.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

@@Elasinthe we will have to get together sometime

[@rohankoripalli]

What rear diff ratio are you running?

[@bearsendproductions1843]

355

[@rohankoripalli]

I currently have an M5OD with 2.73 gears and it's a pain moving from a stop. Do you think I would benefit from the ZF5 with the 2.73 or do you think I should switch to 3.55 gears?

[@bearsendproductions1843]

The zf is a far better tranny but i think you would benefit from lower running gear

[@rohankoripalli]

@@bearsendproductions1843 I'll probably swap gears first and then think about swapping the transmission as well. I have a 96 and plan to keep it a long time

[@spaceghost8995]

@@rohankoripalli 3.55 dude

[@damiandelapp5490]

Just got that ZF5 for my little 6...I’m all done with that SIssy-girl Mazda trans what a piece of junk nothing but problems!

[@legostar55]

Do you still have that old 4-speed. If so how much.

[@edspencer7121]

Bear, just just subbed your channel. Got your response to my comment on Daboss Garage channel. Sent out a reply. This is the initial video I viewed on your channel.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Welcome to my channel I am on the look out now for a ford 6000 tractor I will keep you posted

[@edspencer7121]

Bear's End Productions that would be a 6000 series tractor. I would measure up all points concerning bell housing, engine mount bosses, starter mount position. If it looks like will bolt up(like I said the flywheel for the diesel would definitely have to come into play) the gas starter may not work with the diesel. You may have to go with the tractor starter. Another thing to keep in mind is this is not a high reving engine, I believe 2150 to 2300 rpms top.

[@odenvalhalla4724]

Can I put a zf 5 speed in my 1994 F150 I have the m50d now I want the zf5 opinion?

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Very easy swap dont have to change anything I believe

[@legostar55]

@@bearsendproductions1843Question, is the T-170 overdrive 4-speed a good transmission.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

@@legostar55 not as tuff as a np435 with no real low first gear

[@bearsendproductions1843]

@@legostar55 yes

[@SternDrive]

Those 300 inline six engines are a real work horse. My friend liked his. I did not know you could put a dual exhaust on an inline six. And I never heard of a four barrel carb on an in line engine. But I love your 5 speed swap. You will find your RPM running lower on the highway, and your fuel economy should go away up. Nice job!

[@xavierramirez7913]

So did the ZF-5 mount up to the old stock transfer case? Or did you have to change that out also 🙂

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Mounted right up You have to modify the shift linkage slightly

[@guerotech]

If you put a turbo on it, it could feel like a Cummins.

[@oldreliable303]

next time try a 600cfm holley, much better than the weber or the 390 holley

[@bearsendproductions1843]

surprisingly not as good in this case and definitely not as simple or reliable parts are probably more available though

[@oldreliable303]

Bear's End Productions its what i have on picked 5mpg over the 390, and runs smoother than the weber.

[@milesaway1980]

Interesting to hear! I ran a 390cfm on my 300 for a while and got terrible gas mileage. I finally switched to a 600 and it not only had more power, but I got about 4mpg better in town and about 6mpg more on the interstate. No one else I talked to could figure out why. So, cool to hear of someone who had the same experience as it shows I'm not the only one. :D

[@oldreliable303]

@@hotrodington7592 16 to 18 mpg.... I replay 1 year late..

[@spaceghost8995]

I would just put a throttle body injection on it.

[@mwilliamshs]

OMG say cabin a few more times GEEZ

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Ok. Cabin cabin cabin or did you want this in a video?

[@TylerGibsonMusic]

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[@TylerGibsonMusic]

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[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Oh Gosh...you want some Geez with that whine?