vegasA8

Will a 97 A8(DPZ) transmission work in a 98 A8 with a (DTE). Long story short. Have a good 97 A8 transmission, code(DPZ). My 98 A8 needs a transmission and it's code is (DTE). Can I put the DPZ transmission in my 98 A8 that originally had a DTE? Thanks for your help.

Rick

tozoM8

Yes.

vegasA8

Please elaborate. Many say no.

Thanks,
Rick

Always Overcharged

Agree -shows in the Etka as 5hp24 zf-cue dpz dsl dsm dtd dte dym and exc

PaulW

There is no difference in TCM, wiring, etc. It will work.

tozoM8

I installed a 97' in a customer's 98'.

vegasA8

What was the code of the 97 that you put in your wifes car?

Rick

vegasA8

Car-part.com doesn't show that the DPZ and DTE interchange. I just want to make sure before I do it. I called ZF and they also said it won't work.

Rick

tozoM8

The original 97' that was in the car is on the bench right now, I forgot the code. The 98' in the car works perfect, I haven't even looked at the code. They all interchangeable. I did this numerous times. The post facelift has a shorter final drive ratio, but it is hardly noticeable. You can use any 5HP24A tranny in your car CUE, DPZ, DSL, DSM, DTD, DTE, ELZ, EDG, FBE, FBF, FUM, FUN, GLA except the S8 tranny DYM, ECX, ECY, FBG.

vegasA8

Has anyone replaced a DTE with a DPZ?