NV3550 conversion

The NV3550 is an excellent option to consider in smallblock Chrysler  V8 (318-360 / 5.2L - 5.9L) Jeep/Dodge 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 replacement option for these engines: The NV4500. This trans tends to be oversize for other than full size truck applications. Wrangler applications require 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 1^st 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 does have available 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 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

Different Packages for both the internal and external slave versions of his kit are listed below.

(We can also provide custom packages where needed)