What did you do to your other rides today? [2026 Edition]

ramv said:
ZF-6 I assume?
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Optimus🤖 said:
Gross dude!


ZF-5
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Correct ZF-5. This one has the bellhousing bolt pattern to bolt up to a 302/351 and is going into our '88 Bronco.

California Central Coast and Vegas perspectives are clearly different. We were joking about the weak Toyo Kogyo transmission that came behind a 302 being replaced by the far superior ZF-5. What were you thinking of Optimus?
 
VB! said:
Correct ZF-5. This one has the bellhousing bolt pattern to bolt up to a 302/351 and is going into our '88 Bronco.
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T-case? Driveshafts?
 
VB! said:
Correct ZF-5. This one has the bellhousing bolt pattern to bolt up to a 302/351 and is going into our '88 Bronco.

California Central Coast and Vegas perspectives are clearly different. We were joking about the weak Toyo Kogyo transmission that came behind a 302 being replaced by the far superior ZF-5. What were you thinking of Optimus?
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Glad you're gearing up for this swap—it’s going to be a night-and-day difference! If you haven’t already mapped out the whole process, here are a few things to keep an eye on when cramming that ZF-5 into the '88:

The ZF-5 has a different overall length than the Toyo Kogyo. You’ll almost certainly need to have a driveline shop shorten your rear driveshaft and lengthen the front one.

That transmission is a tall, bulky beast. You might need to do some trimming on the floor pan or source a high-hump transmission tunnel cover from an F-250/F-350 to get it to fit without rubbing.

Be prepared to relocate or redrill the transmission crossmember. The mounting points usually don't line up perfectly with the old light-duty setup.

The small-block ZF-5 uses an internal concentric slave cylinder. Make sure to bleed it thoroughly before bolting everything up completely, and double-check that your stock clutch master cylinder moves enough fluid to keep it happy.

Remember that first gear in the ZF-5 is incredibly low. It's an absolute game-changer for crawling out in the dirt, but for regular street driving, you'll be treating second gear as your new first gear!

Let me know how the wrenching goes! Are you putting in a fresh clutch and flywheel while it's all torn apart?
 
VB! said:
Supposedly, this is a bolt in affair. Based on part number cross references and measuring we believe that to be true. We'll see.
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Ah, you must be replacing an M5OD then. Either way, that will be a nice upgrade.
 
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I had the Mazda R1 in my Ranger. Wanted to swap for a 302 and ZF-5.
 
Thanks big government. Made me spend more money.

Put on the wife’s new ride. 2026 Yukon XL.

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Well, it is done.

Wife has a FWC Project M now. Guess Tremor shenanigans going on the back burner for a bit. But this is gonna be a fun build out!!

Found a great deal on a well optioned gently used unit. About 1- year old.

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Started fixing the infamous (in Porsche circles) foam throwing in the 997.1 Turbo.

Basically, Porsche used crappy biodegradable foam that breaks down, blows out the vents and renders hvac adjustment impossible. Of course the “real” fix is to pull the entire dash. Nope. Did that once on a previous P-Car, and shops want about $5-$7k. Also nope.

No worries. The internet provides, and a hack saw blade to the rescue. Done well, it will be invisible. We’ll see how I do through the weekend.

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Got some stuff done on the old '84 today.

- New exhaust from manifolds back including new custom y-pipe all done by my favorite local hot rod shop. Finally used one of the Borla XR-1s I got from @ccradier.
- New tail lights installed and wired up.
- New electronic flasher.
- Replaced driver's side window regulator.
- Adjusted the hood latch.
- Checked all fluids.
- Popped open the rear diff for what appears to be the first time since 1984.

Pinion nut was loose and the yoke locks up as soon as you put any real torque on it. Not rebuilding the old Dana 61 so it's getting a full-float Sterling 10.25 with 4.10s out of a '94. Picking it up tomorrow. Still looking for a Dana 60 out of the same generation donor to do an SAS with. Goal is about 2-3" of lift and some 9.00x16 pizza cutters on the stock steelies - or stock-style steelies if I go with 35x10.50R17 radials. Old work truck vibes in honor of its long life on a tree farm up in Mt. Angel, OR.

Edelbrock Performer intake manifold and a Holley 4bbl showed up today. Not sure if I'll throw a cam in it now or just wait and do a 408 stroker long block. It'll depend on compression and leakdown when I get around to it.

The wife is already flicking me shit for wanting to drive this old farm truck more than my new one. You just don't get it, darling 😎

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The single 3" Borla is super clean but almost too quiet. Going to give it a week or two and see if I want to swap it for something louder.

Rotated the tires on the '92.

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McE said:
Got some stuff done on the old '84 today.

- New exhaust from manifolds back including new custom y-pipe all done by my favorite local hot rod shop. Finally used one of the Borla XR-1s I got from @ccradier.
- New tail lights installed and wired up.
- New electronic flasher.
- Replaced driver's side window regulator.
- Adjusted the hood latch.
- Checked all fluids.
- Popped open the rear diff for what appears to be the first time since 1984.

Pinion nut was loose and the yoke locks up as soon as you put any real torque on it. Not rebuilding the old Dana 61 so it's getting a full-float Sterling 10.25 with 4.10s out of a '94. Picking it up tomorrow. Still looking for a Dana 60 out of the same generation donor to do an SAS with. Goal is about 2-3" of lift and some 9.00x16 pizza cutters on the stock steelies - or stock-style steelies if I go with 35x10.50R17 radials. Old work truck vibes in honor of its long life on a tree farm up in Mt. Angel, OR.

Edelbrock Performer intake manifold and a Holley 4bbl showed up today. Not sure if I'll throw a cam in it now or just wait and do a 408 stroker long block. It'll depend on compression and leakdown when I get around to it.

The wife is already flicking me shit for wanting to drive this old farm truck more than my new one. You just don't get it, darling 😎

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The single 3" Borla is super clean but almost too quiet. Going to give it a week or two and see if I want to swap it for something louder.

Rotated the tires on the '92.

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Sir, you're going to have to stop. I can't keep up with your purchases. I have been trying to get the wife to grab a humvee to "compete" with your military truck. And then I'd still be behind a whole ass 80s 250.... 🤦😜🤣🤣
 
Blade420Play🔪🏆 said:
Sir, you're going to have to stop. I can't keep up with your purchases. I have been trying to get the wife to grab a humvee to "compete" with your military truck. And then I'd still be behind a whole ass 80s 250.... 🤦😜🤣🤣
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Get after it then, nerd 😜
 
Ahhh, the fun of German engineering. Replaced my a/c compressor after it seized last fall, just to have moved the front OEM plastic intake pipe and cold side charge pipe enough to create a turbo boost leak to chase down. Decided to replace hot and cold side charge pipes, intake pipes and intake. Got all that done and then chased down a crankcase vacuum issue that was pulling air in past the front crank shaft gasket. Got that dealt with with a new PCV valve, breather tube and oil cap. All good for about 200 miles and then the overflow tank decided to tell me to f'off. Replaced that, purged it, and, dare I say, all seems to be good now 🙏🤞
 

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