Is the AX15 a good transmission?
The Aisin-Warner AX15 transmission is a very successful, medium-duty, standard shift, five-speed transmission. The AX15 is found behind the AMC 258 and the Mopar 4.0L (242 ci) I6 engine.
What transmission is in my Jeep YJ?
Jeep Wrangler (YJ)
| Jeep Wrangler YJ | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 3-speed TorqueFlite TF904 automatic 3-speed TorqueFlite TF999 automatic 5-speed Aisin AX-5 manual 5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual 5-speed Peugeot BA-10/5 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in (2,372 mm) |
What vehicles used the 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(XJ), Comanche (MJ), and Wrangler (YJ and TJ) as well as the 2nd generation of the Dodge Dakota.
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.
What does YJ Jeep stand for?
Hard-core Jeepers said its code name, YJ, stood for “Yuppie Jeep.” Chrysler Corporation bought AMC that same year, and took the lessons learned from the YJ to create the next-generation Wrangler, code named TJ.
Are Jeep YJ reliable?
The YJ makes a good choice if you’re looking to spend as little money as possible for a used Wrangler and you’re familiar with how to work on your own vehicle. These were not the most reliable years in the Wrangler series, with early issues around electrical, mechanical and body rust.
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. If someone plans on modifying their Jeep and offroading it usually is not too big of a concern at first.
How much does it cost to rebuild an ax15 transmission?
Ax-15 Rebuild cost – JeepForum.com. It seems that every place I have called to have my AX-15 transmission rebuilt wants at a minimum around $700. Ebay has fully rebuilt transmissions already done for $800 shipped.
How much does it cost to install a V8 in a Jeep?
Sourcing a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with the 545RFE transmission and buying a Wrangler V8 conversion kit will cost you about $11,000, according to WranglerForum.com. And that’s if you’re willing and able to perform the powertrain swap yourself, including ownership of all of the necessary tools and equipment.