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Zach Ashton
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Post subject: What's your favorite Jeep transmission, manual of course  Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:23 pm |
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I'm relaying a question for a friend:
"What are the best transmissions in Jeeps? Manuals only, no autos."
My friends are designing an adapter bellhousing for the Mercedes 300 Diesel to fit into Jeeps as a motor swap option. the Mercedes 300 Diesel is a common, reliable, upgradeable engine. At the 250 HP level, and ability to run slow, torquey, and alternative fuels, this may become a popular engine swap.
He just needs to know which transmissions to adapt to for the Jeep crowd.
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JDunn
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Post subject: Re: What's your favorite Jeep transmission, manual of course Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:34 am |
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I have a T18a 4 speed if that helps any.
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Zach Ashton
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Post subject: Re: What's your favorite Jeep transmission, manual of course Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:20 pm |
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Thanks JDunn. Is that a common jeep trans? Does it hold up well to high torque?
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seanman
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Post subject: Re: What's your favorite Jeep transmission, manual of course Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:42 am |
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T18, NV4500, SM465 are all trannies that get swapped into Jeeps. The AX15 is a common stock Jeep tranny from late 80 to late 90s. NV3550 in the newer TJ's. Theres some Peugeot crap too.
That's a big subject.
AW4 auto could handle that torque. I got a couple he could have to play with.
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Zach Ashton
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Post subject: Re: What's your favorite Jeep transmission, manual of course Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:19 pm |
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thanks sean, really good info. Maybe take you up on the auto to try for a while. I'll let you know.
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