ZF 8HP Gearboxes Australia: Buyer & Swap Guide

Looking for a ZF 8HP gearbox in Australia? Start with the exact transmission code and the whole conversion plan, not just “8HP45”, “8HP70” or “8HP90” typed into a search box. The gearbox, engine interface, controller, output, driveline and cooling package all need to agree before you order.

Six units are currently listed with pricing and mileage: three 8HP45 gearboxes and three 8HP76 gearboxes. Browse the current ZF 8HP gearbox options, then use the buyer checklist on this page to narrow the right path for your car.

ZF 8HP gearboxes for sale in Australia

Each listing below opens the live product page with current pricing, mileage and availability. Confirm the transmission code, the donor details and exactly what is included before you order.

Gearbox	Mileage	Listed price	Listing
ZF 8HP45	110,000 km	$3,500	View the 8HP45 110,000 km unit
ZF 8HP45	150,000 km	$3,000	View the 8HP45 150,000 km unit
ZF 8HP45	200,000 km	$2,500	View the 8HP45 200,000 km unit
ZF 8HP76	5,000 km	$10,000	View the 8HP76 5,000 km unit
ZF 8HP76	15,000 km	$9,000	View the 8HP76 15,000 km unit
ZF 8HP76	30,000 km	$8,000	View the 8HP76 30,000 km unit

Prices and availability are shown live on each listing and change as units sell. If you want another code, see the full ZF 8HP gearboxes for sale collection, or read the model guides for 8HP45, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP76 and 8HP90.

What a ZF 8HP gearbox costs in Australia

The price follows the transmission code, the mileage, the condition report and what is supplied with the unit. Across the six units listed at the time of the last catalogue check:

• 8HP45: $2,500 to $3,500, spanning 110,000 km to 200,000 km.
• 8HP76: $8,000 to $10,000, spanning 5,000 km to 30,000 km.

A lower odometer reading is only one variable. Transmission condition, donor history, whether a converter, transfer case, selector, loom or other donor parts come with the gearbox, and how much supporting hardware you still need all change the real cost of the conversion. Compare the total package rather than the gearbox line on its own.

For the wider picture, see the guide to choosing between ZF 8HP transmissions and the 8HP51 vs 8HP76 vs 8HP90 comparison.

8HP45 or 8HP76? Start with the build, not the badge

Both codes are listed and both can suit a conversion, but they are not interchangeable choices.

• ZF 8HP45. The smaller, lighter and more affordable entry point. Best suited to a modest torque target and a build that has already confirmed the exact engine interface and controller support.
• ZF 8HP76. The heavier duty unit of the two and the more expensive path. Choose it when the build genuinely needs the extra capacity and the rest of the driveline is planned to match.

Ratings, gear ratios, converter, valve body and output arrangement can differ between codes and donor applications, so confirm the exact transmission tag before buying parts around it. If you are unsure which code suits your engine, chassis and target power, send 8HP.Shop the complete combination before ordering.

Choose the gearbox by code, donor and build

ZF 8HP names describe transmission families, not one universal fitment. Two units with a familiar model badge can still differ in engine interface, output arrangement, electronics or supporting parts. Ask for the transmission tag and donor details before comparing listings.

1. Record the exact gearbox code and donor vehicle. Keep a clear photo of the transmission tag.
2. Confirm the engine interface. Check the bellhousing, adapter and flexplate or converter path. Compare the available engine adapter kits.
3. Confirm controller support. Match the exact transmission, ECU and vehicle plan to a suitable controller and harness.
4. Plan RWD or AWD output. Check transfer case requirements, output flange, tailshaft, mounts and tunnel clearance using the AWD and RWD conversion range.
5. Plan the shifter and controls. Compare the shifter and control options rather than assuming the donor selector will suit an aftermarket controller.
6. Plan cooling and service items. Review cooling and filtration parts around the vehicle, the packaging and the intended use.

8HP45, 8HP50, 8HP51, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP76 or 8HP90?

The useful question is not simply which number is best. The correct route depends on the exact unit, condition, engine, torque delivery, vehicle weight, controller strategy, output layout, packaging and intended use. A larger model number does not remove fitment work, and a gearbox bargain stops being a bargain when the adapter, electronics or driveline plan does not match.

Use the 8HP51 vs 8HP76 vs 8HP90 comparison for an initial shortlist, then confirm the exact transmission code before buying parts. For the 8HP45 path specifically, see the ZF 8HP45 Gearbox Australia buyer guide. If you still need to identify the unit in front of you, start with identifying your ZF 8HP transmission.

Australian ordering and freight checklist

• Confirm whether the listing is a gearbox only or includes a converter, transfer case, selector, loom or other donor parts.
• Ask for the transmission tag, donor details and clear photos before committing.
• Confirm the delivery postcode, unloading requirements and freight arrangement before ordering, because a complete 8HP gearbox is a heavy, awkward pallet rather than a parcel.
• Budget for the complete system: adapter or flexplate, controller and harness, shifter, mounts, output and tailshaft parts, cooling and service items.
• Keep fitment and condition questions attached to the exact listing. Do not transfer assumptions from another gearbox code.

Build the conversion as one package

Start with the 8HP Swap Guides and the 8HP Parts Catalog. That route connects the gearbox to the adapter, controller, driveline, shifter, internal and cooling categories instead of leaving you with an expensive transmission and a collection of almost-right parts.

Finish the plan with the internals, clutch kits and Dodson parts range, the output flanges and driveline parts, the done-for-you services list and the 8HP service guide. If a fault code started this search, the 8HP fault code library is the place to look before replacing a gearbox.

Need help narrowing the right listing? Contact 8HP.Shop with the engine, chassis, current transmission, target gearbox code if known, ECU, RWD or AWD layout, intended use and delivery postcode.

ZF 8HP gearbox FAQ

How much does a ZF 8HP gearbox cost in Australia?

In the listings on this page, 8HP45 gearboxes run from $2,500 to $3,500 and 8HP76 gearboxes from $8,000 to $10,000. The real cost of the conversion also depends on what comes with the unit, the condition report and how much supporting hardware you still need.

Which ZF 8HP gearboxes are currently listed?

Three 8HP45 units at 110,000 km, 150,000 km and 200,000 km, and three 8HP76 units at 5,000 km, 15,000 km and 30,000 km. Follow the links in the table above for current pricing and availability.

Do the gearboxes come with a converter, transfer case or loom?

That varies by listing, so confirm exactly what is included before you order. Do not assume that a converter, transfer case, selector, loom or other donor parts are supplied unless the listing states it.

Do you freight ZF 8HP gearboxes Australia wide?

Send the delivery postcode and unloading situation with your enquiry so freight can be confirmed before you order. A complete gearbox is a heavy pallet, so delivery arrangements differ from a small parts order.

Which ZF 8HP gearbox should I choose?

Choose from the exact transmission code, donor details, engine interface, controller support, output arrangement, chassis packaging and intended use. The family name alone does not confirm fitment.

What should I confirm before ordering in Australia?

Confirm the transmission tag and donor, the adapter or flexplate route, controller and harness, shifter, output and tailshaft plan, cooling, freight destination and exactly what the listing includes.

Are all ZF 8HP transmissions interchangeable?

No. Mechanical interfaces, outputs, electronics, controller support and supporting parts can differ between transmission codes and donor applications.

Do you sell ZF 8HP gearboxes in Australia?

Yes. 8HP45 and 8HP76 gearboxes are currently listed on the ZF 8HP Gearboxes collection with live pricing and mileage. Confirm the transmission code, donor details and the full adapter, controller, driveline and cooling plan before ordering.

Comparing 8HP variants? See the ZF 8HP Transmissions overview to compare 8HP45 through 8HP90 before you order.