The turbo 400, aka th400, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. This is an definitely easy means to specifically get lead by. This hemi swap is the only 6 speed swap i know of that is ca smog legal from 20072008. What would i need, parts wise, to do the swap other than buying. I have contacted chrysler and foudn that i have the nag1 trannywhich is the tranny in the limited version that have the 5.
Ill probably do my shopping on, so knowing all the available options is important. Wj grand cherokee forum wj manual transmission swap. Also the jeep had an automatic transmission that we converted to a manual transmission. In this video i go over the parts needed to convert from an automatic to a standard. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Hey everyone, i currently have a 6speed manual transmission in the rubi and have found a same year auto trans out of a rubi roughly the same amount of miles and thinking about converting the jeep to an auto. Jk from 20072011 the stock transmission must be converted to the nag1 5sp automatic transmission when using the stock transmission in the 20122018 jku the new mopar wk srt 6. We offer a few different options for installing a gm ls based engine into your jeep jk. Nv3550 transmission with broken trans mount and np231 tcase. Whether you need to maintain your manual transmission or want to replace your jeep s current one with a new manual, we have everything you need, from cj5 4 speed transmission parts to those for 3speeds and other options. This kit may not be legal in all states do to emission warranties. This is a 2008 jeep rubicon that had a super charger. Having problems with your jeep transmission time for an overhaul. The tremec tr4050 is a 5speed heavyduty truck transmission that shifts like a car.
The following four and five speed transmissions are recommended for you to consider in your planning. It is the users responsibility to comply with all regulations. Common automotive models include jeep wranglers, jeep grand cherokees, land rovers, toyota fj cruisers, toyota 4runners, nissan xterras, mercedesbenz g500s, ford 150s, ford raptors, ford broncos or chevy colorado. Jeep wrangler jk tr4050 manual transmission swap kit 201217. Also, keep in mind these are my opinions of what will be the cheapest and easiest swap for most people. It has been used in various gm cars and trucks over the years. The new venture gear 3550 jeep wrangler fivespeed manual transmission. I would like to do a swap for another maybe a qdii or if possible a manual, if anyone has any knowledge of transmission swaps on a wk. I grew up driving a stick shift and believe they are the superior option for. We make it easy to find a jeep cj5 transmission for sale, as we have numerous choices. Is their any jeep automatic transmission that will bolt up to the 4. Converting a zj grand cherokee to manual 5speed transmission.
Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission conversion finlistics. Any idea which transmission may be best suited for this application. I have been tossing the idea around about having a local transmission shop swap out my automatic transmission with the 5 speed that could be found in the 1993 4. If converting from automatic to manual in conjunction with your engine swap, note that the installation of the oem clutch pedal, master cylinder and related components is not difficult as the provisions to do so are already in place. Well assume you are keeping your engine and transfer case and that you already have a manual transmission. Manual transmission conversion lost jeeps view topic. Personally, if the 42re and np249 failed and i also wanted a manual transmission, i would find a good zj grand cherokee manual transmission vehicle very rare with the 4. Smooth, short, and firm shifting, the tr4050 shifts smooth and without hesitation. The cummins 4bt engine can be swapped into almost any 4 x 4 vehicle. What transmission you select to put in your jeep depends on what you find and what you have.
An allnew w5a580 fivespeed automatic transmission offers smooth shifts and optimum fuel economy with the 3. This includes a lot of rush hour traffic and city streets. You purchase the parts needed and do the swap in your garage at your own pace or until you run out of beer. I decided to make it a manual trans and i started collecting parts. The transmission was originally used for dana 300 and the 231 tcase. A 2000 jeep wrangler fivespeed manual transmission was the replacement for the ax15 transmission in 2000. Moses ludels 4wd mechanix magazine identifying jeep. This time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited.
This transmission was the unfortunate result amc specifying a gearbox made by a company arguably out of touch with the torque demands of a truck and offroad vehicle. This is a light duty trans fitted with 5 forward gears including 1 overdrive gear. The folks at aa make an adapter just for such a crazy idea. This is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. The installation of the bellhousings in these kits will require the transmission to be moved forward 2 to 2. Not sure if the length of the manual and qdii would even bolt up to same location either.
Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 youtube. Cj series, cherokee, comanche, wagoneer, grand wagoneer, grand cherokee, jeepster, scrambler, liberty and wrangle. If the stock drivetrain in your wrangler jl, jk, or gladiator jt isnt cutting it for you, rubitrux is proud to offer 6. The transmission will always honor a upshift command from 1st to 2nd gear, however 2nd 3rd, 3rd 4th, and 4th 5th upshift commands will not be honored if the vehicle speed is to low to maintain operation in the commanded gear. The transmission will not honor a downshift command if the downshift would result in a engine overspeed condition. We can also convert your existing manual jeep to an automatic or automatic to manual with any of the above listed conversions. The stock manual transmissions in the sixcylinder versions of these jeeps included firstly the peugeot ba105 fivespeed, from 1987 through mid1988. Because it is a reliable, common, and short transmission, it is probably the best automatic transmission to swap in a short jeep such as a flat fender or cj5.
This new transmission is a member of the sixspeed nsg 370 family, similar to the one used in the chrysler crossfirethe first sixspeed for the chrysler brand. This kit is designed to fit the gm block with a 168 tooth flywheel and the gen iiils. Mar 23, 2008 two different transmissions are offered for the 20052010 grand cherokee models. With an aluminum housing, the nv1550 was a shortlived 5speed manual transmission for jeep wranglers. Mar 11, 2019 yj lsgeniii ax15 5 speed complete swap kit.
Axles will either be d44s front and back or d44 front 8. The nv3500 is topshifting and longitudinallyloaded. The 23spline manual transmission was universal in the eagle lines and was generally used with sixcylinder applications. If you want to perform this swap, refer to that book or an advance adapters catalog covering the jeep transmission swaps. Anyone who has driven a manual transmission in traffic knows how much fun this can be. Ive been pondering the idea of swapping the automatic 2wd transmission for a 5 speed. Convert manual to auto transmission american expedition. I would like to do a swap for another maybe a qdii or if possible a manual, if anyone has any knowledge of transmission swaps on a wk custom mesh grille,pioneer 910bt, 12inch pionner premeier sub, infinity kappa door speakers,custom maroon ghost stripes, painted air damside skirtsrear bumper step, 100 watt stutter electric horn. Any universal series jeep that is getting a passenger drop front axle, any 79 and earlier jeep that is getting a different transmission, or any lightweight fullsize or fullsize with. Available in jeep wranglers from 2000 to 2004, the new venture nv gear 3550 was replaced by the nsg370. If you are looking for the manual option, you are probably looking to swap in the 6speed from the liberty with the 3. Complete manual transmissions for jeep wrangler for sale ebay.
I have been tossing the idea around about having a local transmission shop swap out my automatic transmission with the 5 speed that could. Cummins 4bt engine jeep swaps big bear engine company. My jeep is my daily driver and i accumulate 350500 miles per week in it. All transfer cases were available with inputs matching either 21 or 23spline shafts, making transmission swaps possible among various models and years. A collection of technical information about 20052010 jeep grand cherokees. We offer a complete line of manual transmission rebuild kits and parts for the following jeep models. Hemi conversions jk land jeep sales and outfitters. The first problem that one will encounter when performing a swap like this is how to make a gm transmission bolt up to a jeep engine. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the basics was in or. I am new to the forum, and wanted to get some input on my idea. Looking into this since my wife does like to drive the jeep but rarely does because.
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