Re: [AMC-list] T176

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Ken, I don't know the torque capacity, but Jeep used it in the 1/2 ton (J-10) full size pickups behind the 360/2V in the 80s. The 3/4 ton (J-20) got the heavier duty T-18 four speed. 

> From the Novak Adapters site (http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/t176.htm):

"The Tremec T176 transmission was the optional four-speed transmission found in 1980 to 1986 Jeep CJ models. It is a good transmission when well maintained and has often been adapted to V8 and V6 power.  

Rated at medium-duty, the T176 is stronger than its compact size may suggest. Though it only holds a candle to the truck style four-speeds' strengths and
capabilities, the T176 is frequently retained in CJ Jeeps when married to mild GM V6 and V8 power."

The above statement, and that AMC used them in J-10s w/360, indicate that it is probably stronger than a T-5, but not strong enough for a real heavy load. First gear ratios changed in the 80s, see http://www.wagoneers.com/FSJ/tech/Transmissions/SJ-transmissions.html (note that there is one typo -- 82/83 says "J-10 only" for the T-18, but it should be "J-20 only). The chart indicates that the last J-20s were auto only, which is correct. 


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Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:51:09 -0600
From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>

Anyone here know the torque capacity of a Jeep T176 4-speed?

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