M5OD questions

SE7EN · 04-28-2010, 05:46 PM

is the M5ODR1 trans a good one? for performance wise cuz im gona rebuild the 4.0 and want to know if it can handle more power. or if there is another trans that will mount up and work.

would the M5ODR2 or HD, mount up or not?

im planning on rebuilding a motor to handle a turbo setup.

SE7EN · 04-28-2010, 09:40 PM

anybody? is the 5 speed manual in the explorer good to hold up to a built motor?

**IZwack** · 04-28-2010, 09:44 PM

I dont think the R2 will bolt up to whatever engine came originally with an R1.

**Rick** · 04-28-2010, 09:52 PM

I've wheeled mine hard for years with great success. Stock motor though... I really don't know of anyone who has put power in front of one. It's not a fast shifting tranny, even with an aftermarket shifter.

If you don't have to worry about emissions and leaving stuff mainly stock a C-4/C-5 automatic is a good tranny that can be built to handle a lot of power.

little x · 04-28-2010, 10:11 PM

I think I read somewhere that the only difference in the HD trans was a slightly lower 1st gear ratio. . . maybe I'm making that up, idunno.

SE7EN · 04-29-2010, 08:49 AM

thanks guys, i guess when i get the motor built ill find out how it holds.

04-28-2010, 05:46 PM	#1
SE7EN Wannabe Elite Explorer College Station, TX 91 XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 54 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	M5OD questions is the M5ODR1 trans a good one? for performance wise cuz im gona rebuild the 4.0 and want to know if it can handle more power. or if there is another trans that will mount up and work. would the M5ODR2 or HD, mount up or not? im planning on rebuilding a motor to handle a turbo setup.

04-28-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	I dont think the R2 will bolt up to whatever engine came originally with an R1. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

04-28-2010, 09:52 PM	#4
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,245 Vehicle Specs	I've wheeled mine hard for years with great success. Stock motor though... I really don't know of anyone who has put power in front of one. It's not a fast shifting tranny, even with an aftermarket shifter. If you don't have to worry about emissions and leaving stuff mainly stock a C-4/C-5 automatic is a good tranny that can be built to handle a lot of power. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

04-28-2010, 10:11 PM	#5
little x Wannabe Elite Explorer SW VA '91 XL Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,327 Vehicle Specs	I think I read somewhere that the only difference in the HD trans was a slightly lower 1st gear ratio. . . maybe I'm making that up, idunno. __________________ 2002 Civic EX Coupe - Lowered 1991 Explorer 4x4 - Lifted

04-28-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
SE7EN Wannabe Elite Explorer College Station, TX 91 XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 54 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	anybody? is the 5 speed manual in the explorer good to hold up to a built motor?

04-29-2010, 08:49 AM	#6
SE7EN Wannabe Elite Explorer College Station, TX 91 XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 54 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks guys, i guess when i get the motor built ill find out how it holds.