Performance Built Jeep NV3550 Manual Transmission

In the year 2000 Jeep started installing the New Venture 3550 in its TJ and Cherokee models. The implementation of this transmission was thought to be a vast improvement from its predecessor the AX15. These two units are very similar, in fact they are so similar that an AX15 can be replaced by a NV3550 with very minute modifications as long as the AX15 is from a Wrangler or Cherokee that is 1994 and up. There has been some debate as to how much of an improvement the NV3550 is over the AX15 and hopefully we can shed a little of light on this question.

With all opinions aside the two things that I can factually tell you is that the 3550 is manufactured by New Venture Gear, formerly known as New Process Gear. New Venture has been more successful in producing lasting American transmissions in the medium to heavy duty range. Asin Warner is a Japanese based company who created the AX15 has some success with earlier Jeeps but a lot of their focus is on foreign powertrain markets.

The second thing that sets these transmissions apart is their torque rating the NV-3550 is rated at 300 ft-lbs and The AX15 comes in at around 275 ft-lbs. This is not a staggering difference but it may be an important factor when it comes to upgrading your jeep to this transmission.

This is a completely remanufactured transmission that had been upgraded to correct certain factory flaws witch over time tend to be the main cause of it breaking down. The OEM NV3550 has a problem with hard shifting and jumping out of first and second gear. We have implemented a process of using a shift rail upgrade kit to virtually eliminate these flaws. After our upgrade process every transmission is Downstater to ensure flawless performance out of the box.

Dyno-Tested
Every manual NV3550 has been run on a state of the art Dyno. A Dyno simulates the conditions encountered by a transmission during every day and extreme use. This ensures that when your part arrives, it will have been rigorously tested for noises, leaks, vibrations and performance. Any part that does not meet our strict guidelines will be completely disassembled and gone through until our quality requirements have been restored.

OEM
It can be hard to find good NV3550 parts and rebuild kits, so leave it to the pro's. We buy top of the line remanufacturing materials in bulk. Purchasing large quantities allows us to spend much less giving us the ability to pass the savings down to our customers. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Our parts meet or exceed the guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.

Upgrades
Our many years in the transmission rebuilding business have given us a distinct advantage in finding ways to improve the power handling and longevity of every unit we sell. After sorting through core after core of broken and heavily used NV3550 transmissions, our engineers were able to notice trends in wear patterns and failure points. We have developed a rebuild process that utilizes the knowledge of extensive research. Our method of improvement entails implementation of parts that have shown increased reliability under rigorous testing. Crucial design upgrades have also been added to fix inherent flaws from the original manufacturer. Our system has created a product that in most cases outlasts new units fresh from the factory

Certified
Every remanufactured NV3550 transmission has been built and inspected by a certified re builder. Our technicians have an average experience of 10 years or more. In order to preserve consistency and ensure your unit has been worked on by an expert, we assign every one of our workers with a specific model to specialize in.

New Parts
Wearable parts are replaced, this includes: seals, bearings, synchronizers, rings, bushings, bands, gaskets, keys, and much more.

Inspection
The final process before shipment is a complete inspection of the entire unit from top to bottom. If something is found during our inspection process, you can rest assured that your remanufactured NV3550 will not ship out until even the smallest of inconsistencies are addressed.