What Manual Transmission for an LS Swap?

[Wildman]

I believe the AX15 that Novak sells is the same as the "Terminator AX15" that Rockland Standard Gear sells.
It's the Toyota version which I think they used behind the V8 trucks.
Anyway. I had this trans in my old TJ that I parted out.
I sold the complete drivetrain (AX15, 241OR, Super8.8, HP30) to a fellow jeeper.
He did a GM 6.0 swap in his Jeep. Everything held up fine behind the 6.0.

That is good information for the OP. I knew that the AX15 shared parts with the Toyota transmission but not exactly how.

 

[XCRN]

I should also note, I have been talking with George at Rockland Standard Gear’s performance division and they are working on a 5-speed transmission that is rated for 600ft/lb that can fit in a TJ with no modifications. This is NOT the AX15 terminator. Last I talked to them in May it sounded like they were close to releasing it. Not sure if its a clean sheet design or based on an existing design.

 

[Zorba]

I should also note, I have been talking with George at Rockland Standard Gear’s performance division and they are working on a 5-speed transmission that is rated for 600ft/lb that can fit in a TJ with no modifications. This is NOT the AX15 terminator. Last I talked to them in May it sounded like they were close to releasing it. Not sure if its a clean sheet design or based on an existing design.

Specs! 1st gear ratio?

 

[XCRN]

Specs! 1st gear ratio?

I did not ask but that is good question.

 

[Munchie]

You also have another 2 years before you are going to pass emissions inspection in Denton county with a swap.

Ill be moving to a rural area right after and before my inspection and the laws there will allow it.

 

[Wildman]

Ill be moving to a rural area right after and before my inspection and the laws there will allow it.

Awesome. Hope all the banter and stuff help some.

 

[Jezza]

Ill be moving to a rural area right after and before my inspection and the laws there will allow it.

Lucky you. I'm stuck right in the middle of an inspection county.

 

[kenosha whiz six]

Theres not any real reason. I just am a fan of the feel of a manual.

Yes I like shifting as well,which may not qualify as a good reason to have a manual but a quality setup auto is very amenable to off roading,especially in th steeps and slows

 

[kenosha whiz six]

Let me tell you about "crawling" in a manual versus an auto

What auto trans do you guys run?jerry and/or Chris...I’ve had three Jeep’s,all long whlbase(73 commando 83 scrambler and my current LJ)all manuals as well as a68 suburban yrs ago,also manual...and I know that shaking calf syndrome you get when you’re ina steep spot!if( when)I build a more strictly off-road ride I would go auto...advice?

 

[Chris]

What auto trans do you guys run?jerry and/or Chris...I’ve had three Jeep’s,all long whlbase(73 commando 83 scrambler and my current LJ)all manuals as well as a68 suburban yrs ago,also manual...and I know that shaking calf syndrome you get when you’re ina steep spot!if( when)I build a more strictly off-road ride I would go auto...advice?

I have a 42RLE in mine.

If you’re focused mostly on off-road, the auto is the wiser choice IMHO.

 

[kenosha whiz six]

I have a 42RLE in mine.

If you’re focused mostly on off-road, the auto is the wiser choice IMHO.

Is this behind th 6?also:have you put custom gear ratios in er or does it have a good stock low.I could look this all up but,hey,you’re runnin one so,talk to someone who runs one yk?

 

[Chris]

Is this behind th 6?also:have you put custom gear ratios in er or does it have a good stock low.I could look this all up but,hey,you’re runnin one so,talk to someone who runs one yk?

Yes, factory 4.0 and 4.88 gears. Off-road it’s absolutely perfect. On-road is great as long as you turn overdrive off.

 

[kenosha whiz six]

Yes, factory 4.0 and 4.88 gears. Off-road it’s absolutely perfect. On-road is great as long as you turn overdrive off.

Hmm I’ve heard something about tht turnin th od off...otherwise it trys to’search’for whether you want th od,rite?

 

[Chris]

Hmm I’ve heard something about tht turnin th od off...otherwise it trys to’search’for whether you want th od,rite?

That is correct. Turn the overdrive off whenever you get in the vehicle and you’ll be good to go.

 

[Wildman]