Wrangler w/ AMC V8: NV3550 5speed Conversion

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NV3550 conversion

The NV3550 is an excellent option to consider in AMC V8 Jeep applications. It will comfortably handle a mild V8 in a vehicle such a as a Jeep, and will fit under the body in a Jeep with very few additional modifications.

NV4500 Conversion

There is one other popular 5 speed option for Jeeps: The NV4500. This trans is way-oversize for the application, and requires a body lift or extensive floor pan modification to fit. The usual incentive for this conversion is to get the truck style wide ratio, almost granny 1st gear which can be useful for offroad use. On the other hand, this conversion will make a your jeep drive more like a  truck. If this looks like the option or you, High Impact can supply a package using the NV4500 .  

NV3550 / Klune-V Extreme underdrive

Rather than a granny gear 4 or 5 speed, a more "premium" alternative to achieve extreme gearing would be an NV3550 combined with a Klune-V Extreme Underdrive.

NV3550 conversion Details

Conversion Package

High Impact has available a package providing you with all the primary essential ingredients to this installation. The NV3550 will fit under the stock Jeep body without a body lift. Only minor floor pan mods are needed where the shifter handle comes up.   

Adapting to the Transfer case

NP231 - This is the transfer case found stock in Jeeps from 1989 - 2000, and most jeeps (except Rubicon) from 200-up. Some 87-88 Jeeps will have the 231. Units that came with the 2.5L 4 cyl engine, and units that came behind the Peugeot 5spd (1987-88) will have 21 spline input gears. If you wish to retain this transfer case, you will need to replace the input gear with a 23 spline part (Listed below). The remainder of the NP231 Tcases came with a 23 spline input, and will bolt up directly to a NV3550 transmission

Atlas II Transfer Case - This case is available in configurations for direct bolt up

Klune-V Extreme Underdrive - This unit is a premium option where extreme offroad gearing options are desired. The unit fits between the transmission and transfer case. Due to the additional length when adding this unit, there are various issues that must be addressed to ensure proper driveshaft operation. While all options are not discussed, an article installing a Klune into a Wrangler YJ will give an overview. Other options combining a Klune-Atlas or Klune-Bronco Dana20 make shorter, no-compromise systems. Please call us if you are considering such a system and have concerns not covered in the website. 

Package:

*NOTE: The prices below are PACKAGE prices: The prices for the installation kit parts will be 10-20% higher when purchased separately

(We can also provide custom packages where needed)

# NV3550 in Jeep w/ AMC motor Priced Separately Pkg Price*

Total

$2006.62

(FULL Bellhousing Method)    
1 NV3550 Jeep 5spd 4WD Transmission $1,800.00 $1,700.00
Shift Handle: You will need to modify your existing shifter by cutting off the current end, and welding on a steel plate and drilling holes thru the steel plate to bolt up to the stub sticking out of the trans.    
Adapter / Installation kit - This kit supplies a complete new bellhousing and external slave cylinder and hose kit    
1 Bellhousing and pilot bearing kit $247.43 $247.43
1 Tcase shifter bracket/linkage $29.60 $29.60
1 Crossmember adapter plate $29.60 $29.60
Adapting to the transfer case: A stock Jeep NP231 (with 23 spline input) will fit. If you are not using this NP231 You may need to select the needed adapter components below    
NV3550 to Dana 18/20 adapter $345.28  
NV3550 to Dana 300: The Dana 300 will bolt up, however the bolt pattern rotation in the NV3550 will likely cause the D300 to hang excessively low. This can be corrected by using a gasket as a template and re-drilling the pattern in the adapter of the NV3550. If preferred a bolt on rotation adapter is available:    
Option: Dana 300 Rotation Adapter kit. (3/4" thick) $172.65  
NV3550 to NP231 - In most cases a Jeep NP231 case will bolt up directly. The exception: A 231 from behind the 87-88 Peugeot 5sped and a 231 from a 2.5L 4cyl app will have a 21 spline input. This gear will need to be changed to the 23 spl part.    
(NP231) Tcase shifter bracket/linkage $29.60  
NP231 input gear, 23 spline, 1987-94 $190.00  
NP231 input gear, 23 spline, 1995-up $190.00  
NV3550 to NP207 - The NP207 was used in some Jeeps 1987-88. Most will bolt up directly, however some will have a 21 spl input gear. In this case, the input gear must be replaced with the 23 spl part. $190.00  
Clutch components: Your stock pressure plate likely will work. The stock clutch disc usually will not work. It is recommended you replace these unless they are known to be fresh    
Throwout bearing $33.00  
Pressure Plate $155.64  
Clutch Disc $82.00  
Slave cylinder & Hose kit $140.63