I'm contemplating a trans. swap on my 2000 6.5 1ton - I miss the 5-spd manual on my 98, felt it pulled better than the auto. The main drawback with it (the auto also) was the wider gear splits, hence my thinking of a ZF 6-spd manual that would offer more ratios.
I'm not sure if anyone has done this, but:
I understand the GM ZF 6 spd. manual trans. used with 8.1 and Dmax should bolt right up to the 6.5, bellhousing wise?
Does anyone know if the input shaft for the ZF is different than the NV4500 5-spd that was used with the 6.5?
I'm assuming I could use a clutch for the 6.5?
Would the ZF physically fit - I'm guessing it's smaller than an allison?
Would it bolt up to my BW 4401 transfer case or would I have to use a newer t.case from a Dmax/8.1?
Thanks in advance.
Joe.