more gears for a '77 cj5?
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hey guys new here and new to jeeps. me and my wife just got a project '77 CJ5 .
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it originally had a AMC 304 in it but along the way some one got a conversion bell housing to convert it to a ford 302. we're going back to the AMC 304 ! i have one laying around to put into it so it's cheaper than finding a 302. my main question here is right now it has the stock 3 speed stick (T-150 is the designation i think). with the AMC 304 i'm going to have the auto pilot set for every gas station as it is, and i'd like to keep the rpm's down to lower the wear and tear on the engine. so i can keep an eye out at the j-yards for a future upgrade is there a stick tranny that will bolt up to the AMC 304 that has more gears?? i'm hoping for a five speed. but i'm just hoping to at least find a little better of an upgrade to keep fuel costs and rpm's down. any suggestions?? thanks
cats jeep pictures by javelin1974 - Photobucket
it originally had a AMC 304 in it but along the way some one got a conversion bell housing to convert it to a ford 302. we're going back to the AMC 304 ! i have one laying around to put into it so it's cheaper than finding a 302. my main question here is right now it has the stock 3 speed stick (T-150 is the designation i think). with the AMC 304 i'm going to have the auto pilot set for every gas station as it is, and i'd like to keep the rpm's down to lower the wear and tear on the engine. so i can keep an eye out at the j-yards for a future upgrade is there a stick tranny that will bolt up to the AMC 304 that has more gears?? i'm hoping for a five speed. but i'm just hoping to at least find a little better of an upgrade to keep fuel costs and rpm's down. any suggestions?? thanks