Just some questions i need answered.

1. What years was the 5R55E trans offered, i know from searching all 97 models(ext cab) had the option. I also know the door code is D. I also read on here somewhere, that late model 00 had the 5R55E trans standard.

2. If i have the 4R44E trans, (which ammco swap in after i cracked the case in half and burned the trans up(just looked at the build sheet), would i be-able to swap to the 5R55E trans with minimal difficulty?

Yes im contemplating a manual swap, id like to run a newer trans though if at all possible.

Any and all info you guys can give me will help greatly.

Jason

 

All SOHC 4.0s have the 5r55e. But the 5r55e is an automatic transmission, not a manual. So if your looking for a manual you'll want the MROD-M1 or whatever its called.

 

R1HD was put in the trucks starting in 2001. I believe the R1 was 2000 and earlier.

My 2001 HAD the 5r55e before my swap though.

 

Well im considering the manual swap, i haul alot though so im on the fence with it thats why. . i use this truck for landscaping. but beyond the trans numbers would it be possible to swap either hte R1HD if i went manual or the 5R55E trans to my 4.0 ohv and if anyone knows the towing/hauling rating on the R1/R1HD please let me know.

Thanks guys.

 

I don't think you can run the R1HD but you can run the R1 if you're looking to do the manual tranny swap. Find a donor truck to pull everything off of it.

Started
Flywheel (will save you money from having to buy a new one, just get it machined down)
Tranny with tailhousing
Tranny x-member (If you want)
PCM from a 96 or 97 4.0 ohv manual trans truck with the same options (PW,PDL,PM, etc)
Clutch line, if you can get it off (It will save you $80 by not having to get a new one from ford)
CLUTCH master cylinder
Pedal assembly
Manual trans equipped steering column cover
(New clutch and slave cylinder)

And if you're concerned about towing, you could always re-gear the truck with the manual trans to lower your ratios for towing.

Otherside I would just say stick with the auto if you're not comfortable with the swap.

 

Tre...i'm pretty sure he wants to upgrade the auto...



*M5od-r1hd WILL fit and bolt right up to a 4.0L OHV. Maurice put one in his old '97 and i think he put one in his b2 2.9L.

 

well i just want a better trans then the ****ty one that shouldnt be in here in the first place, i orginally had the 5r55e, but they put in a 4r44e, and they wont fix it cause im one month passed warranty aparently. .plus the fact that i showed up with 33s someone voided the warranty. So im on my own...guess its time to do a swap.