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Posted: 02/15/06
06:06 PM
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I own a 77 cj-7 with a t-150 trans. I am looking to swap in a nv3550. The current engine is a amc 304 v8. I can get the trans realitvely cheap. I am just concerned about adapters. I would like to keep the t -case. IT works fine and appears to have never been changed and would be the original
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CJChris
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Posted: 02/16/06
02:16 PM
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Don't think an NV3550 is up to handling V-8 power, you might want to consider something beefier. Check put Novak adapter's knowledge base for some good info.
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hivolt
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Posted: 02/28/06
12:03 AM
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The 3550 will handle the anemic 304 quite easily. Top hp, 150 maybe? My 4.0 is 220-230 and I run 36's in Hot Springs and mine is perfect.
The tranny is rated above 300 horses
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Groo
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Posted: 02/28/06
07:20 AM
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torque destroys trannys, not horsepower.
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JpEditor
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Posted: 02/28/06
08:00 AM
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The 3550 is just fine behind a V-8. The 3500 (an integral bellhousing version of the 3550) was used in Dodge Dakota trucks with 318 V-8s. Plenty strong regardless.
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