What kind of transmission do I need for a CJ5 Chevy?
No adapters are generally needed to marry the following GM automatic transmissions to their usually matching Chevrolet engines. TH350: Swappers should surely consider the GM TH350 automatic. The Turbo 350 is strong, compact, widely available and affordable to buy, service and build. This is the only auto transmission recommended for a CJ5
Can a straight six be installed in a CJ5?
AMC’s installation of the straight six actually forced a serious design change in the the Jeep CJ5, as AMC designers had to lengthen the 1972 CJ’s front clip by 3″ (increasing the wheelbase to 84″) to allow for its fitment into the engine bay. This bodes well for GM V8 installers as the space required for these V8’s is quite adequate.
What kind of transmission did CJs have in 1980?
Transmissions for the 1980 and later CJs were all new, comprising: The Borg Warner SR4 Transmission was the base four-speed available with both the 151 and 258 engines through 1981. This light-duty transmission was short lived, in durability and production.
Is there such thing as a CJ series powertrain conversion?
There is hardly a powertrain conversion more exciting, enjoyable, beneficial and well-documented as with these, the last era of the CJ Series Jeeps. Individuals are swapping for reasons as varied as the uses of the Jeeps themselves, and the results are invariably among the greatest of improvements owners will make.
What kind of transmission does a Chevy 350 have?
Jointly developed by Chevy and Buick, it is also referred to as the CBC (Chevrolet-Buick Combined) 350. The Turbo 350 quickly become known for its strength, versatility and compactness.
What kind of transmission do I need for a CJ7?
AX15: This reasonably strong five-speed transmission may be worth installing into your CJ7 (the CJ5 is usually too short). Adaptability of the AX15 to your GM engine is very good, and is accommodated by our #GMAX series adapter assembly.
Can a Chevy V8 be used in a jeep 350?
If you want to keep your factory transmission, you need a bell housing to adapt from the 350 to the transmission. One example would be Advance Adapters Chevy V8 to Jeep AX5 Bellhousing Adapter Kit (Part AA-712565V). This works with the AX5 transmissions.
Can a GM engine be swapped into a CJ Jeep?
GM engine conversions into these CJ Jeeps are simply great. These swaps are exciting, enjoyable, beneficial and well-documented as with these CJ Jeeps. Individuals are swapping for reasons as varied as the uses of the Jeeps themselves, and the results are invariably among the greatest of improvements owners will make.