Re: [Amc-list] xj: 2wd AX15 tranny

[<JWidiker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From experience I can tell you that first gear with the ax-15 and a mid 3's
rear end will last about 10 feet, it's kind of a pain. When you launch all
you are worried about is making it into second so the car can move. 

~J

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From: amc-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amc-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Garry Nordstrom
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:32 AM
To: hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx; AMC/Rambler owners,drivers and fans.
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] xj: 2wd AX15 tranny

your thoughts: would like to put my 343. dynoed @ 408 HP in my 79 AMX, but 
drive tran will not take the power, am I dreaming. your thoughts appreciated
Garry in Minnesota
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Sandwich Maker" <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:02 AM
Subject: [Amc-list] xj: 2wd AX15 tranny


>
>    R154
>
> This is a robust 5-speed transmission found in the MKIII Supra Turbo
> <http://www.answers.com/topic/toyota-supra> and Toyota Soarer
> <http://www.answers.com/topic/toyota-soarer> (turbo) up to 2001.
>
> Ratios:
>
>    * First Gear: 3.250:1
>    * Second Gear: 1.955:1
>    * Third Gear: 1.310:1
>    * Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
>    * Fifth Gear: 0.753:1
>
>
> Transmission 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Rev
> AX-15 3.83 2.33 1.44 1.00 0.79 4.22
>
>
>
>
>
> The AX-15 is a medium duty five speed transmission with an aluminum
> case. It is manufactured by Aisin in Japan and, although they are not
> compatible, the same model transmission is used in some Toyota trucks.
> In 1994 the clutch slave cylinder was moved to the outside of the bell
> housing, so these AX-15s have a different input bearing retainer to
> accommodate the different throwout bearing. The input shaft is also
> slightly different, so a different pilot bushing is used. All AX-15s
> have a 1 1/8" 10 spline input shaft and a 23 spine output shaft.
>
>
>      Usage
>
> The AX-15 was first used in Cherokees (XJ) and Comanches (MJ) with the
> 4.0L engine. In mid 1989, the AX-15 was used in Wranglers (YJ) with the
> 4.2L engine and it continued to be used with the 4.0L engine. The first
> year of the Grand Cherokee (ZJ), the AX-15 was rare option only with the
> 4.0L engine. The AX-15 is still used in TJs and XJs with the 4.0L engine.
>
> Transmission
>
> 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Rev
> AX-15 3.83 2.33 1.44 1.00 0.79 4.22
>
>
>
>
>
> AX First to second = 1.50
> R  First to second = 1.295
>
> AX Second to third = 0.89
> R  Second to third = 0.645
>
> AX Third to fourth = 0.44
> R  Third to fourth = 0.44
>
> AX Fourth to fifth = 0.79
> R  Fourth to fifth = 0.79
>
>
>
>
> Wouldn't the car be more 'manageable' in parking
> & such with the AX15 ?
>
> 'Launches' would push the RPMs up -
>
>
>
> The R154 boxes I've been finding on the .net all need
> a rebuild - minimum of $220.00 in parts w/o labor.
>
> Prices start $350.00 for a core.
>
>
> Found a '97 AX15 with 27K miles complete for $397.00
> in a local yard - $235.00 two states away.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>    =Bt=
> milnersXcoupe
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sandwich Maker wrote:
>> " From: Brien Tourville <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> "
>> " > From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> " >
>> " >
>> "
>> " The '97 - '99 2wd AX15 is the one to look for - High Output version -
>> " larger input shaft with other improvements.
>> "
>> " This would be *sweet* behind a 360 set up for crusin' in a light car!
>>
>> except for the gearing.  much better would be a turbo supra r154 [same
>> box, car gears] but i don't know if it ever got the same strength
>> improvements.
>> ________________________________________________________________________
>> Andrew Hay                                  the genius nature
>> internet rambler                            is to see what all have seen
>> adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx                       and think what none thought
>>
>>
>>
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