C6 to ZF6 swap whose done it?

[IDI87]

Okay I'm getting tired of my gearvendors giving me problems and I'm thinking about swapping the C6 out for a manual. I know I'm not the first to do this, my question is how much did it cost and how difficult is it to do?

 

[idiTravelAll]

Ive read somewhat into this as Im changing from a C6 to ZF5.. from what I read its a huge hassle and quite a bit of fabrication involved.. not worth it imo but it can be done.

 

[IDI87]

That's kinda what I was concerned about. Looking at it, it looks like it'll be more work than I have time for.

 

[idiTravelAll]

Stick to the zf5 I'm sure there are plenty in CA, I might be driving over to pick one up.. can't find them here in AZ.

 

[IDI87]

If you find one around by me I'll grab it and sit on it until you get over this way. I'm in Pomona CA.

I probably won't get around to any serious work for at least 6 months. Way too many irons in the fire right now. But at least I can get an idea of what I'm in for now. Lol first thing first is get my AC working.

 

[Thewespaul]

I'll take that gear vendors

 

[Dieselcrawler]

no fab required. you can use all factory stuff if you find a donor thats a match to your truck...

 

[Thewespaul]

I think the consensus is that a zf6 is not worth the extra cost and work over a zf5 swap, they have very similar gearing

 

[IDIoit]

the ZF6 has a final of .72:1
the ZF5 has a final of .77:1
why do you want a ZF6?

 

[idiTravelAll]

no fab required. you can use all factory stuff if you find a donor thats a match to your truck...

Are you referring to a ZF6 bolting to an IH idi? Sounds like you're talking ZF5.. but I'm coming over from German cars so I've got a lot to learn!

 

[idiTravelAll]

Lol first thing first is get my AC working.

Yeah I'd be putting AC in before I put any gas in it haha

 

[Dieselcrawler]

Are you referring to a ZF6 bolting to an IH idi? Sounds like you're talking ZF5.. but I'm coming over from German cars so I've got a lot to learn!

ahh yes, i read wrong.


the 6 isnt worth the trouble. only really gaining a low hole. and if you need a lower first, find a 460 zf5 and mod it to bolt up.

 

[idiTravelAll]

Dang, was hoping I was wrong haha

 

[IDI87]

the ZF6 has a final of .72:1
the ZF5 has a final of .77:1
why do you want a ZF6?

Figured if I'm doing it might as well get the extra gear. But the five is still an improvement.

 

[IDI87]

no fab required. you can use all factory stuff if you find a donor thats a match to your truck...

Will a 5 speed bolt right up to my 6.9? I know I need the linkage and master cylinder etc.

IDIiot you have any manual trucks in your parts yard?