- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Anyone successfully running a Dana 300 behind a AW4? I'm reading that the adapter needs to be thicker to clear the t-case.
AW4 to Dana 300, anyone done it?
- Thread starter Greg
- Start date
- Location
- Fruita, CO
I dont recall any mating problems on the last one I did(its been 15 years) but I also used cable shifters so that may have been the difference.
The 231/242 has the same bolt pattern and 23 spline input. The XJ pattern is "clocked down" slightly(~10deg) from the YJ/TJ pattern so most people will buy a cheap clocking ring to shift the case back up(or even flat). That clocking ring should give you the space you need to mount a 300 to a AW4.
The 231/242 has the same bolt pattern and 23 spline input. The XJ pattern is "clocked down" slightly(~10deg) from the YJ/TJ pattern so most people will buy a cheap clocking ring to shift the case back up(or even flat). That clocking ring should give you the space you need to mount a 300 to a AW4.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Some good information and adapter options from Novak.... I have to say, I love their tech vault. I find myself reading about different swap options often!
www.novak-adapt.com
Adapting the NV3550 Transmission to Jeep Transfer Cases...
Choose the transfer case you want to join to your NV3550 transmission
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
- Location
- Fruita, CO
Of course you do.Good info, thanks! I think I have a clocking ring sitting in the shop, actually.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
I have an AW4, Dana 300 and the Novak clocking ring sitting in my garage still bolted together. It just came out of my Jeep as I'm looking to upgrade the drive train. I've had no problems with it.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I just read a post of yours elsewhere about that combo!
Are you looking to sell? I have a Dana 300, but like the idea of having them all bolted together already.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
Yes I'm looking to sell it to fund my next upgrade. Its no problem if you want to use your dana 300. Mine comes with a home made twin stick, nothing fancy but it works.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Let me know what price you're thinking, with and w/o the Dana 300... either way, I'm interested!
rholbrook
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Kaysville, Ut
Did I miss what you are putting this in?
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Maybe!The CJ2A... I've been having starter and carb issues, I think it's time to make it whistle and clatter.
VW TDI, AW4, Dana 300 and a AMC 20 rear with Dana 30 front from a narrow track CJ5. Should be a lot more reliable, modern, pull down 30-35 mpg and offer more torque down low. I can eventually add a 4 to 1 in the t-case, the auto will make it easier to drive offroad and with 4.10 gears and overdrive, it'll run 65+ all day long. Not sure I WANT to go that fast in a Willys, but it should do it without issue.
The thing is, I don't need another project right now... but the 2A doesn't run currently and I need to do something about it. I have all the parts, other than the AW4... but thanks to @DaveB , I'll have almost everything I need.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I think it'll be perfect, gain some reliability, torque and mileage. I don't have any delusions though, it'll take time. I'll be happy to have it running, tested and reliable before EJS 2020.
RockChucker
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Highland
I’ve been contemplating a tdi Willy’s. Also looking at a turbo’d ecotec. Either way it will be an ax15 - D300 combo.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I think it's a great engine for a little Willys, but anyone that fought in WWII would probably hate the idea of the German-engine powered Flat Fender!
I think it's a great engine for a little Willys, but anyone that fought in WWII would probably hate the idea of the German-engine powered Flat Fender!
Eh, we stole their scientists and rockets.
