ZF 6HP Transmission swap guidance

[Ianski]

Hi - I am interested in seeing if anyone has experience swapping the stock transmission with a ZF 6HP. I have found a kit available from a shop in Australia and the instructions seem like something I can tackle with my local shop. The issue I am running into is the donor transmissions listed are all from Austrailian Fords (Falcon and Territory) which don't seem like anything I've seen stateside (maybe the Falcon is a Taurus?).

Here is the adapter I found -> PJ's Off Road ZF6 6HP26 Land Cruiser Transfer Case Adapters - https://barratheworld.com/products/pjs-off-road-zf6-6hp26-land-cruiser-transfer-case-adapters

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[chelo]

Hi - I am interested in seeing if anyone has experience swapping the stock transmission with a ZF 6HP. I have found a kit available from a shop in Australia and the instructions seem like something I can tackle with my local shop. The issue I am running into is the donor transmissions listed are all from Austrailian Fords (Falcon and Territory) which don't seem like anything I've seen stateside (maybe the Falcon is a Taurus?).

Here is the adapter I found -> PJ's Off Road ZF6 6HP26 Land Cruiser Transfer Case Adapters - https://barratheworld.com/products/pjs-off-road-zf6-6hp26-land-cruiser-transfer-case-adapters

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

It's very similar to the 6r80 from a Ford f-150. It might mate to the f150 or even the transit but at the moment I wouldn't gamble on that $2k without actually having the drawings and double checking it would work.
These are great transmissions.

 

[OutlawMike]

I just finished swapping a ZF 8HP75 into my J80 with the TurboLamik TCU:

1FZ trans swaps 6R80 10R80 and more - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1fz-trans-swaps-6r80-10r80-and-more.1330551/

 

[mudgudgeon]

maybe the Falcon is a Taurus?)

Nope. It's not a Taurus. Similar size.

Pretty sure Falcon and Territory are both unique to Ford Australia.
The Barra engine in Falcon and Territory is an Aussie designed and built engine too

 

[sbman]

Hi - I am interested in seeing if anyone has experience swapping the stock transmission with a ZF 6HP. I have found a kit available from a shop in Australia and the instructions seem like something I can tackle with my local shop. The issue I am running into is the donor transmissions listed are all from Austrailian Fords (Falcon and Territory) which don't seem like anything I've seen stateside (maybe the Falcon is a Taurus?).

Here is the adapter I found -> PJ's Off Road ZF6 6HP26 Land Cruiser Transfer Case Adapters - https://barratheworld.com/products/pjs-off-road-zf6-6hp26-land-cruiser-transfer-case-adapters

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The transfer case adapter works for one end, what is used on the engine->trans connection?

The Ford Taurus is a front wheel drive car with a transverse mount so nothing from it will help.

 

[mjosoba]

That adapter works with the transfer case. What engine do you want?

I will say, I LOVED that transmission in my wife’s old LR3. I know it’s heresy, but I loved that whole vehicle minus the airbags.

A BMW M57 would be sweet. Many of them used the 6hp.

 

[nickolai]

Hi - I am interested in seeing if anyone has experience swapping the stock transmission with a ZF 6HP. I have found a kit available from a shop in Australia and the instructions seem like something I can tackle with my local shop. The issue I am running into is the donor transmissions listed are all from Austrailian Fords (Falcon and Territory) which don't seem like anything I've seen stateside (maybe the Falcon is a Taurus?).

Here is the adapter I found -> PJ's Off Road ZF6 6HP26 Land Cruiser Transfer Case Adapters - https://barratheworld.com/products/pjs-off-road-zf6-6hp26-land-cruiser-transfer-case-adapters

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Based on what I see on the Barra Cruisers facebook page I wouldn't touch that adapter with a 10 foot pole. The spud shaft has engineering issues and the vendor isn't rectifying the issues or even aknowledging them.

The ZF6 came behind the mighty Ford "Barra" inline 6 that is very popular in Australia and NZ. I recommend joining that Facebook page and have a look at the reviews of the PJ's kit (they ain't great) - but there is another guy who is making a similar and much improved adapter.

 

[OutlawMike]

Based on what I see on the Barra Cruisers facebook page I wouldn't touch that adapter with a 10 foot pole. The spud shaft has engineering issues and the vendor isn't rectifying the issues or even aknowledging them.

The ZF6 came behind the mighty Ford "Barra" inline 6 that is very popular in Australia and NZ. I recommend joining that Facebook page and have a look at the reviews of the PJ's kit (they ain't great) - but there is another guy who is making a similar and much improved adapter.

What engineering issues does the spud shaft have? I am curious, as the kit I developed with DomiWorks has a spud shaft (spline adapter).

My swap is done and driving, but only have a little over 300 miles on it so far.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[nickolai]

What engineering issues does the spud shaft have? I am curious, as the kit I developed with DomiWorks has a spud shaft (spline adapter).

My swap is done and driving, but only have a little over 300 miles on it so far.

Thanks,

Mike

In early 2023 there was a load of drama where the shaft was stripping the gearbox output and transfer input shafts. Initially they thought it was hardness issue but was put down to installation drama. Have a search on their facebook page and you'll see it.

 

[nickolai]

What engineering issues does the spud shaft have? I am curious, as the kit I developed with DomiWorks has a spud shaft (spline adapter).

My swap is done and driving, but only have a little over 300 miles on it so far.

Thanks,

Mike

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