Does anybody use ax-15 or NV500 (??) trannys from dakotas?

[eviper21]

i know they're 3.9 v6 trannys but i know they will bolt up to a 318. Anybody use them? they should be able to handle a stock/mild 318 yea? maybe a couple custom mounts and a few cuts for the pedal assembly and it should work out...theoretically anyways lol any input??

lemme know!

 

[MopaR&D]

I have an AX-15 in my '93 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L and the ratios are WIIIDE, 2nd to 3rd is like a 2000 RPM drop shifting at 4500 RPM. Not to mention the shifter has a pretty long throw and is stiff and 'chunky' to shift. NV3500 is stronger and shifts smoother but still has pickup-truck wide ratios.

 

[eviper21]

gotta be better than a three/four speed tho no? at least on the fwy lol. Aftermarket 5 speeds are expeeeeeeensive and even original 4 speeds with pedals and everything are pushing over a grand. just looking at my options cuz automatics are booooring to drive.

 

[wayfarer]

Gear ratios are not 'terrible'...3.83, 2.33, 1.44, 1.00, 0.79
Some of the AX15 shift smooth, probably an individual trans issue.
The AX15 was used with the 5.2 so...

 

[72bluNblu]

The ax15's are a good transmission, they did come behind v8s and should handle a moderate 318 without issue. Gear ratios aren't bad for the street, probably not what you want for racing.

Bigger issue for putting one in an a body will be the size of the transmission and location of the shifter, it won't be a bolt in operation...

 

[inkjunkie]

gotta be better than a three/four speed tho no? at least on the fwy lol. Aftermarket 5 speeds are expeeeeeeensive and even original 4 speeds with pedals and everything are pushing over a grand. just looking at my options cuz automatics are booooring to drive.

If you are looking for cheap you picked the wrong brand.....