Thread: zf auto needs to be stronger????

Biggest issue with the ZF is heat. Have rebuilt mine twice, rebuilt the torque converter to. Mine is a 22 with 24 internals. The clutch packs are as heavy duty as will fit. Last time it was done they were impressed with the fact I managed to totaly destroy the clutch packs and pressure plates. Now has a much bigger cooler also.

Originally Posted by adam big lad disco

Also what would i get for my auto ?????

Not much, unless you include all the dresses that go with it.

Hi all thanks for the replys i think my diffs will handle the power i've got 80 series and 6o series diffs under it with heavy duty axles and cv's.

In regards to the power i don't really see 200kw being too much two off my mates have got 200kw out of there patrols and there perfect i reckon anyway my oppinion

And thanks casper i will speak to ken at a and b trans in dandenong there just round the corner from me thanks!

I've already got a pretty big cooler on my auto with a 10 inch elec fan on it which keeps it pretty cool around the 80 to 100 mark!!!

Thanks Adam

Hi adam big lad disco,

Ive been down this track with a zf auto and with cost$$$$$$$ and you will eventually distroy sprags and clutch packs.

My combo is 383chevy supercharged, turbo 700 4l60. approx 250 rkws
I believe the GM box is the way to go and they can be built to 650-700hp. I have mine built to 650-700hp by a guy down on the Vic morington peninsula cost $2500 with low stall convertor. I have had no problems and it feels very strong especially under heavy acceleration. The only thing you have to do is make a adaptor to lt230 transfer case.

Get the VN-VP auto with no computer which you can use a vacuum switch to lock the torque convertor is 4th gear automatically (Summit Racing $70) and you can also lock the convertor in any gear by a toggle switch manually.

Regards Paul

Originally Posted by tebone

Hi adam big lad disco,

Ive been down this track with a zf auto and with cost$$$$$$$ and you will eventually distroy sprags and clutch packs.

My combo is 383chevy supercharged, turbo 700 4l60. approx 250 rkws
I believe the GM box is the way to go and they can be built to 650-700hp. I have mine built to 650-700hp by a guy down on the Vic morington peninsula cost $2500 with low stall convertor. I have had no problems and it feels very strong especially under heavy acceleration. The only thing you have to do is make a adaptor to lt230 transfer case.

Get the VN-VP auto with no computer which you can use a vacuum switch to lock the torque convertor is 4th gear automatically (Summit Racing $70) and you can also lock the convertor in any gear by a toggle switch manually.

Regards Paul

Paul who did you go through to get the adapter plate?

Originally Posted by blitz

Paul who did you go through to get the adapter plate?

Mr tebone machined his own

Thanks Mr Rovercare,
I did get one machined up its my own design.
One thing I had to do is grind back the transmission pan casing about halfway through to threaded hole on the corner to give clearance for tailshaft yoke. I also used a slightly smaller tail shaft uni I think it was out of old 79 classic. The pan doesn't leak and has been ok. This could put some people off but its fine.
Transfercase sits 55mm back from original position.

Originally Posted by adam big lad disco

I've already got a pretty big cooler on my auto with a 10 inch elec fan on it which keeps it pretty cool around the 80 to 100 mark!!!

Thanks Adam

You are doing well on the temps then. I range fro 80 to 110 normally. 120 is my warning point these days.

@ tebone - Yes you do start frying the internals. I have been told there is not much more I can do with mine and have been to scared of cost to investigate different boxes. Think the waight of the 130 might be to much for it.
Friends want my to put the 3000 stallie back in it.