Re: JPOR: Manual tranny advice

[Terry Howe <txh3202@xxxxxxx>]

> Mark Bolton wrote:
>
> I'm looking for Grand Wagoneer axles for my YJ as some of you
> suggested.  And I've now decided to upgrade from my stock manual
> tranny at the same time.  I've heard mention of the T-18 and SM420 and
> would like to know pros and cons of each.  What modifications are
> required, adapters to my 4.0 and stock t-case, are they longer, and do
> they shift any better than a NP435 which I have experience with.

The T-18 would be more bolt on friendly if you have an AMC engine.
If you have a Chevy engine, the SM420 or SM465 would be the way to
go.  They all shift like the NP435.

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