I am a Newbie on the Land Rover board. I have an old 5 door land rover - 109 inch wheelbase, weighs probably 2500-3000 pounds. I am putting a cummins 3.4liter 6 AT engine (125 HP, 230 ft lbs at peak torque) in it, and I am considering using the NV 3550 transmission. Can anyone here tell me the good/bad ugly on this tranny. I won't be running 37s or doing a ton of hardcore wheeling, and I need a 5 speed with this engine.

Simon

Originally posted by Simon
I won't be running 37s or doing a ton of hardcore wheeling

Simon

So, why then are you on the POR board? :confused:

good point. I said I wouldn't do a TON of hardcore wheeling. I have four kids, a wife (who likes to vacation at the beach or visit her family in chicago), a job, a mortgage and a business to run. As much as I wish I could spend all my time running around wheeling, I can't. But thanks for Fawking with me.:flipoff2:

Anyone got something constructive to say, as well as pitching me shite for being whipped?

Simon

Originally posted by Simon
But thanks for Fawking with me.:flipoff2:


Simon

Your welcome. :flipoff2:
Sounds as if that 3550 will suit your needs.
I'm assuming you have a promicing lead on one?

yeah I have a lead on one - a buddy who can get one wholesale....

Simon

Can he wholesale a 4500?
That's the route I would take. ;)

I'd also look into the 4500 instead, 3500's hold up fine in DD stock TJ's with 6 cyl. but I don't think it would hold up to any diesel engine - just too much torque, plus if you want this upgrade for your "project" then why not benefit off and on road? the lower first gear on the 4500 and just plain BEEF make it the hands down winner in my book. Spend the money right, the first time!

yeah the 4500 would be great, but for his use wouldn't a 3500 hold up? They can stand up to a 4.7L:confused: