Tranny removal. Stuck!
As far as the 5 speed goes Im using an ax-15.
I'm sue I'll get arguments telling me I'm wrong but the AX15 is a piece of **** transmission. You could not pay me to put one of those in my car or any car for that matter. They were hateful in Wranglers, would make life totally depressing in a muscle-era Mopar. Sorry for the rant, they're just not that great. Mopar did not sell many of them.
I can't afford a mopar 4 speed OD
Really? Are you referring to the Passon unit or a factory one? The OE ones are actually fairly inexpensive since most guys don't want 'em. I got mine for $100. There are way more out there than AX15s. I see them for under $300 routinely. IMO, you would be better off finding one of them, even if it needs to be rebuilt.
Additionally, most hydraulic clutch actuator systems available that retro fit into older cars are big bucks, like $400 +. I just looked them up the other day for my own transmission quagmire.
As you know already, there's a lot of fab work/alterations involved with this deal which always equates to more cost than anticipated. A factory unit bolts in with basically no mods except for a floor hump which are available in fiberglass for cheap.
Be aware also that the AX 15 is a 'top loader' type of trans so measure twice before you start cutting to make sure that long shifter handle winds up in a reasonable location and does not hit the dash. What bell hosing are you using?
Also, what would you do for a mount? In the cross member in your car in the right spot? Is your current driveshaft going to bolt up or do you need to figure out a wacky slip yoke to mate to the shaft? Seems like more of a hassle and ultimately more expensive to put a late model Jeep trans into an A body, even if the trans was free.
Sorry to rain on your parade, I realize you didn't ask for opinions but if you're asking for help to begin with I might as well try to steer you away from more misery. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
