broythomas Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Hello, I have a question that doesn't necessarily fit here, but I do own a comanche and have a 2wd ax-15 left over from my 4x4 swap. My brother's dodge dakota r/t just ate it's tranny. I'll probably just get a new tranny for it (I inherited it), but got curious if the ax-15 can handle that power. It's 250 hp 345lb/ft 5.9 liter V-8. I'm assuming it would eat the ax-15. A manual R/T sure would be fun. The ax-15 will probably find it's way into a rambler or triumph at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ax-15 can handle a V8, up to 300hp should be good. Run it! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ax-15 can handle a V8, up to 300hp should be good. Run it! :thumbsup: :agree: The AX-15 is a pretty tough tranny and as long as the one you have is in good shape without issues already, it should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I wouldn't put an AX-15 behind a 360 R/T. The AX-15 is good for a mild V8, meaning a 5.0 or 5.2 size, but that extra 100+ ft-lbs from the 360 will test it's limits for sure. 360s have a lot of grunt. :thumbsup: I have an '00 R/T myself and did a lot of manual trans conversion research years ago and when I called advanceadapters they said they don't recommend an AX-15. The NV 3500 series of transmission would be a better choice. (which I believe is what came behind the 318) But then, you have to ask yourself why Dodge didn't offer the 3500 behind the 360. I have a feeling that it wouldn't last long enough for a manufacturers warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I just checked the AA site and the 3550 (4wd) is only rated for 300 ft-lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 OK...I'll rescind my previous post and go with Pete on this one :oops: . I did not read the OP real well and didn't catch the R/T part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broythomas Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 That's what I thought, wasn't too worried about the horsepower, but that thing is a torque monster for a stock motor. I take it you left your r/t an automatic then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Only until I have the money to throw in a Richmond 6-speed. :D (it's a real expensive transmission but doable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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