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With over 60 years experience the team at HM Auto are your go to 4x4 specialists and enthusiasts.
ZF SPEED AUTO CONVERSION
The ZF 8HP transmission is used in a wide variety of vehicles from various manufacturers. Often found in luxury cars from BMW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, and Aston Martin, as well as performance vehicles like the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat and Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is also used in more mainstream vehicles like the Dodge Ram and Jeep Wrangler. Our NZ designed and manufactured conversion system for the 79 series Landcruiser brings that refinement and performance to your vehicle.
ZF 8-Speed Automatic Conversion for VDJ79 Land Cruiser
A Modern Solution for the Hard-Working 79 Series
The VDJ79 Land Cruiser is built for work but until now, it has been held back by the lack of a reliable, factory automatic transmission. Traditional conversions using the A750F or AB60F from the 200 Series are expensive, complex, and often underwhelming in real-world use.
We saw an opportunity and we built a better solution.
Why Choose the ZF 8HP?
Used in performance vehicles around the world, the ZF 8HP is renowned for its strength, fast shift response, and intelligent adaptability. We have engineered a complete bolt-in conversion kit to bring this modern transmission to the VDJ79 without compromising the toughness and utility the 79 Series is known for.
Key Features
✅ Up to 8 Custom Drive Modes
Thanks to the TurboLamik TCU, you can fine-tune your transmission with up to eight unique driving profiles
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Auto
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Semi-performance
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Full performance
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Tiptronic manual
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Clutched manual shift
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Towing mode
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...and more
Each mode is fully adjustable to match your driving style, terrain, and load.
✅ Retain Your Clutch Pedal
Using the DCT Shifters clutch emulator, your factory clutch pedal is retained and functional, allowing manual control of the 8HPs internal clutches. Perfect for those who want modern performance with the feel of a manual gearbox.
✅ Multiple Shift Control Options
Choose how you control your transmission
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Sequential shifter
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Paddle shifters - steering wheel mounted
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CANbus keypad
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Or use them all together
You are in full control, your way.
✅ Factory Transfer Case Integration
No compromises here, the factory transfer case shifter stays in its original position, maintaining the familiar 4WD layout and operation you rely on.
Built for Performance. Designed for Work.
Whether you are towing, touring, tackling tough tracks, or just want a better drive every day, this ZF 8HP conversion gives your VDJ79 the modern auto it deserves, without losing the reliability and capability it was built for.
Ready to Upgrade?
Get in touch to learn more about pricing, availability, and how we can customise your ZF 8HP setup to suit your build.
We also stock a range of ZF adapter kits for a range of diffrent engines and vehicles
CUSTOM DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Designed and manufactured here in New Zealand,
3D MODELING
All 3d scanning, CAD design, Research and Development has been carried out by HM Auto Electricals staff and our design and manufacturing partners, followed by extensive testing, carried out over thousands of kilometres in our very own 79 series work truck.
