What is the real story on these transmissions?

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:29 pm

I am thinking about putting a ford SROD 3 speed + OD transmission in my truck.

I have read various stories stating anything from these are okay transmissions to they are best used as paperweights.

This transmission will live behind a 240 six banger in a F-100 with a 3.70 rear.

This truck isn't going to be a tow rig, although it may haul a car or tractor or a small trailer once or twice a year.

This should work as well as the old Ford 3.03 that it had at one time right?

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:29 pm

Should work fine if it's in good shape. More bang for the buck might be the M5R2 though.

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:34 pm

I guess the biggest thing for me now is I can get one from my favorite yard for 50 bucks.

They don't have anything newer than about 85-86 so far at least in ford.

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:37 pm

Can't beat $50. I say go for it.

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:39 pm