Has anyone in IH8MUD world tackled successfully a conversion of a A442f (bus tranny) to utilise the more refined ZF 8HP70x slush box? Am keen to compare notes before tackling the task. am accumulating gear at the moment and have my new to me ZF sitting in the corner of the shed already. 8speedau did a conversion on a 105 with the straight axle but I need to see what is required for a IFS rig like mine.
ZF 8HP70 conversion IFS 100 series - anyone with experience? (5 Viewers)
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8hp70x sitting in the corner of the shed awaiting some encouragement and advice from others who have managed the challenges of this conversion.
Just FYI if anyone is curious like I was after reading about this:
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8 Speed Conversion – Wink4x4
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If on a restricted budget, I'd caution anyone on the repair and maintenance costs of a ZF transmission. If you've owned BMW, VW or Jaguars for a long time, then you probably know what you are getting into.
Yeah I had a 5HP24A s*** the bed in my D2 S8. I've heard the newer ZF's are bulletproof tho.
Zf is in mustang, f150, and charger(i think). I've had an m3 for 24 years and the synchros are getting crunchy from too many missed shifts at the track. There is no real rebuild option for the e46 so people are swapping in the same 8 speed zf as op is talking about.
There in all the ram 1500s, Durangos, grand cherokees, and some other Stellantis products, which I believe Stellantis has the right to build the zf8 here in America. The hellcats and trackhawks have an the stronger version,the zf8hp90 that has a bigger output shaft which matches the size of the bmw awd zf8hp70x, which never came in a bmw sold in NA.
Yeah I mispoke the f150 has the new 10 speed. I think mustang has 6 speed. Point was zf are durable and not exotic.
And a lot more common than people think, parts are widely available and aren't that expensive. This swap has taken off all over the world but here, seems to be more common in drifting and drag racing. Keeping my eye out for $500-1000 zf8 out of a ram because to have an awd bmw zf8 shipped here is up to $3000
how are these transmissions controlled in their OEM applications? seems unlikely that a stand-alone controller is used, so curious how that would be addressed (whether aftermarket stand-alone is available, or if somehow adapting whatever module is used in OEM applications for control)
Could be fun but the TCU prices of MAXXECU and some of the others plus adapters seems like it could be a lot more expensive than the options we're used to. But for an 8 speed, sure seems like a more reliable option. 8Speedau is doing some good work viewed on YT, zero to 60.
Looks like 8HP conversions are getting a lot of traction. I'm keeping my eyes out for a late model 8HP from a x3/x4m:
www.domi-works.com
www.turbolamik.us
Toyota 1UZ/2UZ/3UZ 8HP 70/75 N63 Adapter Kit
Toyota 1UZ/2UZ/3UZ 8HP 70/75 N63 Adapter Kit Adapter kit to fit a BMW 8HP 70/75 gearbox from N63 to a Toyota xUZ engine. Adapter and converter adapter made out of high grade aluminum and natural anodized for a premium feel and experience. Adapter plate thickness is 20mm. Requires UZ automatic...
www.domi-works.com
Toyota 1UZ/2UZ/3UZ 8HP 45/50/70/75/76 N57 B58 B57 S58 Adapter Kit
TurboLamik TCU. TCU 2.0 by TurboLamik is an advanced transmission controller for the extremely popular and durable ZF 8HP transmissions. It allows you to control the ZF transmission in 8 modes varying from basic automatic to race sequential style.
www.turbolamik.us
