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What is the difference between a T4 and a t5 transmission?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

What is the difference between a T4 and a t5 transmission?

The t4 and t5 are the same transmission with the exception of the OD fifth gear. There is no better or worse between the two, unless you count the extra gear. If it’s highway driven AND your tire/gear combo allows, the OD fifth gives the t5 the advantage Skary mentions, if not then it’s extra.

What kind of transmission does a jeep T176 have?

The Tremec T176 transmission was a four-speed transmission used in Jeep vehicles from 1980 to 1986. The transmission is largely considered as one of the better transmissions offered by Jeep during the 80’s. The transmission was used behind the inline 258 engine as well as the AMC 360 V8.

What kind of transmission does a Jeep CJ have?

The Tremec T176 transmission was the optional four-speed transmission found in 1980 to 1986 Jeep CJ models. It is a good transmission when well maintained and has often been adapted to V8 and V6 power.

Can a Tremec T176 be converted to a V8?

V8 CONVERSIONS The T176 transmission is well suited for mild to moderate V8 conversions. The transmission is relatively stout and seems to handle V8 well. It is considered a medium duty transmission; however, so horsepower and tire size may dictate upgrading to a more heavy duty transmission at some point.

What are the tooth counts on a Tremec T176?

Since the T176, T177, and T178 have varying first gear ratios, their cluster gears also varied, for example we have seen cluster gear tooth counts of 19, 20 and 22. It is therefore critical to select the shorter input transmissions if an engine conversion is desired.

What kind of transmission does a jeep T176 use?

If you are looking for OEM Jeep Replacement Transmission Parts or want to upgrade your Tremec T176 or T177 transmission parts we have everything that you will need! Crown Automotive J8132372 Front Bearing Retainer for 80-86 Jeep CJ & J Series with T177 4 Speed Transmission – T177 Transmission Only!

When did the Tremec T176 transmission come out?

The T176 transmission was one of 4 manual transmissions used during 1980-86. It is considered relatively stout for its compact size. The T176 can easily be identified from the T4, SR4 and T5 by the shifter coming out of the aluminum top cover rather than the tail housing section.

The Tremec T176 transmission was the optional four-speed transmission found in 1980 to 1986 Jeep CJ models. It is a good transmission when well maintained and has often been adapted to V8 and V6 power.

What is the synchronizer plate for a jeep T176?

Crown Automotive J8124895 Synchronizer Plate for 76-86 Jeep CJ & J Series with T150, T176 or T177 Transmission – Three Required! OMIX 18883.18 Synchronizer Plate for 76-86 Jeep CJ & J Series with T150, T176 or T177 Transmission – Three Required!

What is the difference between a T4 and a T5 transmission?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

What is the difference between a T4 and a T5 transmission?

The t4 and t5 are the same transmission with the exception of the OD fifth gear. There is no better or worse between the two, unless you count the extra gear. If it’s highway driven AND your tire/gear combo allows, the OD fifth gives the t5 the advantage Skary mentions, if not then it’s extra.

Where is the NP231 on a Jeep transfer case?

The 23 spline version is used behind the AX-15 and the 21 spline is used behind the AX-5 and the BA 10/5. The output for the front driveshaft is on the drivers side. Low range is 2.72 and high is 1.00. Identifying it: Spotting the NP231 is easy thanks to the red and silver tag on the rear half of the case.

How big is the transmission case on a jeep T4?

The T4 / T5 transmission case is 9-1/4″ long in addition to its 6″ shifter / tailhousing assembly; for a 15-1/4″ total length. It features a cast aluminum top cover that is retained by eleven bolts and a main case of cast aluminum. The Jeep T4 / T5 has a 23 spline output shaft for connecting to the transfer case input shaft.

What kind of transmission does a jeep NP242 have?

The NP242 comes in 21- and 23-spline versions with long and short input gears. A rare medium- length input gear is found on ’93-’95 ZJs with the 46RE or the ’93 ZJ with the AW4 automatic behind the 4.0L I-6.

What’s the name of the new Jeep transfer case?

New versions of the NP231 are referred to as NVG231 or NV231 which stands for New Venture Gear. The tag on the back of the transfer case will reflect the name change. Only the name is different. A NV231 HD model is used in some ZJs.

The T4 / T5 transmission case is 9-1/4″ long in addition to its 6″ shifter / tailhousing assembly; for a 15-1/4″ total length. It features a cast aluminum top cover that is retained by eleven bolts and a main case of cast aluminum. The Jeep T4 / T5 has a 23 spline output shaft for connecting to the transfer case input shaft.

How does the NP231 transfer case work on a jeep?

This is a result of good engineering and refinement. The early NP231 transfer case that was used in conjuction with vacuum controlled front axle hub disconnect on early XJ & YJ Jeeps did not have a true neutral disconnect between the front and rear axle when the 231 is shifted into neutral, as controlled by crown in the sector plate on the left.

What is the output shaft on a jeep T4?

The Jeep T4 / T5 has a 23 spline output shaft for connecting to the transfer case input shaft.

What is the range of the Jeep 231 transfer case?

The 231 has a driver’s side front output and centerline rear output. The NP231 features two ranges; a low range gear that is a respectable 2.72-to-1 (the lowest of all the Jeep transfer cases with the exception of the NP241OR) and a direct-drive in high range.