The NV3550 has a first gear ratio of 4.01, while the first gear ratio in the AX15 is 3.83. This makes the NV3550 a slightly better transmission for offroading since a higher gear ratio is better for crawling. If this makes a big difference to you, the NV3550 is probably the transmission to go for.Jun 9, 2021
How much power can a AX15 handle?
Re: AX-15 max input torque? It's rated for 300ft-lbs on the dot.
What is the difference between AX5 and AX15?
If you look at the AX15 and AX5 side by side you will see a huge difference. The gears are larger, shafts are larger, bearings are larger, case is larger. It is the AX5 on steroids.
What Jeeps came with AX15 transmission?
The AX15 built by Aisin was used in Jeeps with the AMC 242 (4.0L) Inline 6 engine, as well as the AMC 258 (4.2L) Inline 6 engine and AMC (2.5L) Straight 4 engine. This included vehicles such as the Cherokee(XJCherokee(XJThe Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is a compact sport utility vehicle manufactured and marketed across a single generation by Jeep in the United States from 1983 to 2001 — and globally through 2014. It was available in three- or five-door, five passenger, front engine, rear- or four-wheel drive configurations.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jeep_Cherokee_(XJ)Jeep Cherokee (XJ) - Wikipedia), Comanche (MJ), and Wrangler (YJ and TJ) as well as the 2nd generation of the Dodge Dakota.
What was the AX15 transmission come in?
The Aisin-Warner AX15 transmission is a very successful, medium-duty, standard shift, five-speed transmission. It was introduced in the 1988 (mid-year) YJ Wrangler and XJ / MJ Cherokee / Comanche Jeeps, and found in 1989*-1999 Jeep XJ, YJ, and TJ models.
Is the AX15 a good transmission?
The AX15 transmission is recognized by many as the best manual transmission ever installed in a Jeep. It comes in internal and external release bearing designs and can be mated to GM, Chevy, Dakota, and even Toyota engines. This gearbox continues to impress off-roaders and seasoned mechanics.
What engines bolt up to AX15?
The AX15 has become a popular retrofit transmission into a variety of Jeeps featuring the AMC 232, 258, 304, 360 and 401 engines.
Will a AX15 hold up to a 350?
The AX15 should stand up the the demands of a 350, but that's just my opinion. But he does make a good point. The AX15 is a medium duty transmission. If you're going to go for a 350, why not go all out and find a GM transmission?Mar 4, 2010
How much horsepower can a AX15 hold?
I'll probably just get a new tranny for it (I inherited it), but got curious if the ax-15 can handle that power. It's 250 hp 345lb/ft 5.9 liter V-8. I'm assuming it would eat the ax-15. A manual R/T sure would be fun.
Will AX15 handle V8?
This AX15 / NV3550 bellhousing produced for the 4.0L in Jeeps from 1994-2006 will work across this array of AMC I6 and V8 engines.