Tranny Swap

[Ray VanBuren]

I have a '79 J-10 with a 360 and T-18A tranny. Recently, my work transferred me to another plant 15 miles away. The J-10 is my DD. I was wondering if anyone here has done or has a link to an article about swapping in a 5 speed tranny. I just want to lower my rpm's while doing 65 mph. Hopefully improve fuel economy as well.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

Their is a member on ifsja that has a nv4500 in his. Best I remember his screen name is BLAKE he is a pretty resourceful guy tell him novacayne75 pointed you in his direction we have exchanged a little info over the years.

 

[Ray VanBuren]

Thanks. I'm a member over there. I'll look him up.

 

[89wrangler]

I ran one (nv4500) in my YJ with a 360. For the big bucks it will take to do the swap and the minimal return, it would be cheaper to get you a $1500 gas saver for a commuter. Just my 2 cents.

 

[cardudenc]

this method gets my vote. hard to beat something getting 30 mpg. that even covers the extra ins. done it for yrs. it also kept the miles of my tow rig.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

I ran one (nv4500) in my YJ with a 360. For the big bucks it will take to do the swap and the minimal return, it would be cheaper to get you a $1500 gas saver for a commuter. Just my 2 cents.

Yea but you know how fsj owners are when it comes to driving lesser vehicles

 

[Ray VanBuren]

Yea but you know how fsj owners are when it comes to driving lesser vehicles

Agreed

 

[89wrangler]

Yea but you know how fsj owners are when it comes to driving lesser vehicles

Oh yes I know. Sometimes however the financial aspect rears its ugly head and wins out. I still drive my Chief weekly to get my fix though