It is a 999 torqueflight which is a version of the 727 2 driveshafts. The turbo 350, aka th350, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. The jeep tj wrangler was introduced in 1997 after skipping a model year. I will try and provide pictures for every step of the process and well as explanations.
It did live behind v8s in cars, but in a jeep it leaves a little to be desired. The stock transmission is upgraded to a gm performance 4l70e 4wheel drive automatic transmission which is adapted to the oem. The 2014 jeep wrangler has 64 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 41,910 miles average. Stock transmissions used in jeeps from 1941 until present are covered in detail. 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. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap jeep xj. The jeep transmission pages cover stock jeep transmissions and transmission swaps in jeep vehicles. Plus, you need to be a better driver to use a manual transmission offroad. The turbo 400, aka th400, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. Bumper install he can do, if not you can find shops to do it cheap for you.
Tjljtj brute auto to manual conversion american expedition. It is not a strong transmission and has no overdrive gear so we wouldnt be in a big hurry to swap it into anything. Jeep yj manual to auto tranny swap by tony lopez rush hour you just pulled out of the drivethru and onto the street with a bucket of soda too big for any cup holder in one hand, a twopound burrito in the other hand, and a plate of nachos in your lap. My wrangler yj is the first vehicle that i have driven on a daily basis that was a manual and i was beginning to miss the automatic more and more. Jss bom build of material hemi swaps on 19972006 lj and tj jeeps. The folks at aa make an adapter just for such a crazy idea. Nov 01, 20 it is not a strong transmission and has no overdrive gear so we wouldnt be in a big hurry to swap it into anything. For the 2000 model year, jeep introduced the nv3550 fivespeed manual as a replacement for the ax15. In general, manual transmissions are less expensive than automatic transmissions. Manual transmission parts for jeep wrangler for sale ebay. Complete conversion from manual to automatic tested fully before pulled. Be sure to keep on top of your rigs maintenance or it just might inch too far in one direction and leave you with a more terrifying bill. This transmission was a clear improvement over the ba105 and as such, remained as the standard shift transmission in the sixcylinder wrangler through 1999.
Whether your vehicle is equipped with an automatic or manual transmission, we have a conversion solution to meet your needs. If converting from automatic to manual in conjunction with your engine swap. The length of the transmission is different so the front has to be longer and the rear shorter. I believe there are length differences between the 2 drive trains meaning you will need to swap over driveshafts as well, but with a complete donor vehicle, you. By 89 xj crawler, november 30, 2016 in jeep xj cherokee, mj comanche pickup and grand cherokee. This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler. Advance adapters transfercase adapter for sm240 to a np 23 spline transfercase. Jeep transmissions factory, swaps, conversions, identification. Manual meltdowns jeep transmissions we love to hate. S02e11 jeep wrangler transmission swap check out my how to channel. Its an older diesel engine with a rich history that.
This yields a restomod swapthe ax15 replaced the peugeot ba10 as the factory fivespeed in. Pulled from a running and driving 2000 jeep wrangler tj 2. Jeep wrangler manual transmission parts keep your jeep wrangler transmission humming along with the help of manual transmission replacement and upgrade parts. It gets an epa estimated combined 18 mpg 17 mpg city and 21 highway, which is nothing to write home about but is perfectly.
This mediumduty gearbox remained as the standard shift transmission in the sixcylinder wrangler through 1999. This conversions maintains oem functionality of the instrument cluster and integrates the gm engine control module with the factory jeep systems. Convert manual to auto transmission american expedition. Jeep cjtjyj wrangler ls swap kit make your build sexier. Nov 30, 2016 xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for jeep wrangler when you shop the largest online selection at. Gm performance ls3 turnkey installation for the jeep tjlj wrangler. Complete auto transmissions for jeep wrangler for sale ebay. Anyone who has driven a manual transmission in traffic knows how much fun this can be. The transmission should bolt right in, of course i. The jl wrangler has several stock engine options, which serve as a good basis of comparison for engine swaps. This allows you to swap in your ls into cjtjyj today. The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3.
May 03, 2019 the jl wrangler uses zfs 8 speed automatic transmission 8hp50 which simply blows away the jks clunker mercedesbenzmade 5 speed automatic transmission w5a580. There are articles about various transmission swaps using both automatic and manual transmissions. Swapping from an automatic to a manual transmission, or vice versa, is possible. Diesel swaps are hotly debated and advocated for and against on just about every forum. Even the engine side of the bellhousing is unique, so there are no junk yard bell housings to keep the cost of a swap down. Jeep wrangler jl engine swaps spec comparison cj offroad. Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. Your jeep will be geared differently, the jeep with auto recipient you have likely has 3. S02e11 jeep wrangler transmission swap check out my. The aisin warner ax15 transmission is a mediumduty, standard shift, fivespeed transmission introduced in the 1988 midyear yj wrangler and xj mj cherokee comanche jeeps, and found in 19881999 jeep chreokee and wrangler models.
With this setup i towed a uhaul from south carolina to ohio and i actually didnt think the gearing was much worse at all with the trailer. This is a medium duty transmission with five forward gears including one overdrive gear. Whether you end up with an automatic or a manual transmission in your wrangler, youll have to service it eventually. As far as swapping in a different trans like the a580 or a gm. Rush hour you just pulled out of the drivethru and onto the street with a bucket of soda too big for any cup holder in one hand, a twopound burrito in the other hand, and a plate of nachos in your lap. The manual transmission is an aisin d478, and it is only paired with the pentastar engine. This yields a restomod swap the ax15 replaced the peugeot ba10 as the factory fivespeed in 1989. This is a heavy duty, yet refined 4x4 vehicle that is as capable as any 4 wheel drive on the market. The jl wrangler uses zfs 8 speed automatic transmission 8hp50 which simply blows away the jks clunker mercedesbenzmade 5 speed automatic transmission w5a580. One of the diesel options thats recommended frequently is the 3. Autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories. Now, trading in, he will lose a lot of cash since he is not gonna get what he paid for from the dealer, in fact. Dont forget to swap back to drive when youre done with the trail.
Nv3550 5 speed replacing an automatic in jeep wrangler with 4. Jeep wranglers hit the offroad trails and the city streets hard, and it pays to have linkage members capable of going the long haul. Convert your manual transmision to an automatic transmission. The ax5 fivespeed manual transmission was standard with the 2. So you can save money right off the bat by forgoing the automatic and sticking with the manual jeep wrangler. I know someone who has done a manual to auto conversion for the 3. Manual to automatic transmission conversion jeep wrangler forum. 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.
Our conversion integrates the cummins supplied pcm with the factory systems of the jeep wrangler, providing a fully operational instrument cluster and maintaining the oem functions available prior to the conversion process. How hard would it be to convert an automatic tjljtj brute to a manual. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap jeep. Jun 01, 2006 the aisinwarner ax15 emerged as the best allaround solution. Manual meltdowns jeep transmissions we love to hate four. Just want to get some info if any of you know if the nv3550 bell housing bolt pattern the same as the 42rle if is a direct bolt on to the engine or if i need an adapter. Jeep wrangler automatic vs manual transmission cj offroad. Even though fiatchrysler threw that wonderful w5a580 transmission in the wrangler, you still need to. These sturdy weldin engine mounts allow you to finetune the engine placement according to transmission placement or other needs. Whatever the case may be, find out which one suits your needs first of all. Preparation is key for changing your cars transmission type. In fact, i converted my last tj from a 5speed manual to an automatic to make it perform even better when offroad.
Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Please note although we have this listed as a 19972002 transmission conversion in order to do this on any other year besides 2000 we will need to source the correct year harness and ecm. It has been used in various gm cars and trucks over the years. From 1997 the ax15 is the fivespeed manual transmission as carried over from the jeep yj. Used jeep wrangler unlimited with manual transmission for.
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