Slick68 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 If I want to swap a 5 speed into my 86 with the Z24 engine, do I have to get an original 720 5 Speed? Will a transmission from a hardbody work? 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hardbodies had both the Z24 and the KA. Both had the right tilt, but the length of the trans may differ. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hardbody trans is longer, but I'm not sure of what year it changed. 1 Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 thought by 86 the five speed was standard?? Could you even still order a four speed in 86?? I can swear I read this on the site within the last month. I know a four speed coulda been swapped in at any time. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 There were no 4 speeds after Nov '82 when the 720 switched to the Z24 engine. 720s used either the 26" or the 31.5" FS5W71B 5 speed to mid model year around Dec. '86 when production changed to the D21 Hardbody. The Hardbody uses a slightly longer FS5W71C 5 speed standard but in the late '80s there was a couple of years when a F4W71C 4 speed was offered. 1 Quote Link to comment
Slick68 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 My main question is if the bellhousing will fit. I found one from a 97 on Craigslist for $75. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 If it's from a ka powered vehicle, yes the bellhousing pattern is the same. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 If from a truck KA, the transmission will be the closest length fit. Car (S13/14s) are much longer and the shifter will also be back farther too. You probably will have to have the drive shaft shortened anyway. Next problem is the speedometer. The later trucks and all car KA use a speed sensor and electric speedometer. You won't be able to run your speedometer cable. Possibly the speedometer sleeve from the early Hardbody will work. 1 Quote Link to comment
Slick68 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'd probably go ahead and switch to a one piece driveshaft when/if I decide to go this route. Quote Link to comment
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