The Peugeot BA/10 Transmission Replacement
The Peugeot BA/10 transmission obviously had mixed results for Jeep owners. While many had failures early on, others received lengthy years of service. Regardless of opinions on the Peugeot BA/10, the end result is the same. Should one rebuild or replace the Peugeot once it reaches its’ final demise?
The Peugeot BA/10 was the shortest production run of any Jeep transmission. It goes without saying that short production runs typically mean higher replacement costs. This coupled with the limited amount of salvage yard finds leads Jeep owners to seek alternative options of the Peugeot. We have broken down some of the most popular conversion options below, but this list is only a fraction of the possibilities.
The AX15 (1989-1999)
One of the more popular transmission conversions is that of the AX15. The dependable AX15 succeeded the Peugeot in 1989 and would reign as the factory transmission for nearly a decade. The success rate of the AX15 leads many jeep owners looking for this transmission. There are a few other items needed besides the transmission which may or may not available in salvage yards.
- New Transmission - 26-AX15
- Adapter Kit for NP207 Transfer Case Equiped Vehicles (Transmission not Included) - 27-3507AA
- Adapter Kit for NP231 Transfer Case Equiped Vehicles (Transmission not Included)- 27-3510AA
- Adapter Kit for NP207 Transfer Case Equiped Vehicles (Transmission Included)- 27-3507AX15
- Adapter Kit for NP231 Transfer Case Equiped Vehicles (Transmission Included)- 27-3510AX15
The NV3550 (2000-2004)
In 2000, Jeep replaced the AX15 with the NV3550. The NV3550 is very comparable to the AX15. Its’ production run was not as lengthy as that of the AX15; however, there is adequate aftermarket support of the transmission and spare parts are available. Much like the AX15, There are a few components that are needed beside the transmission. Advance Adapters has complete packages including rebuilt NV3550 transmissions to assist you in this conversion. Likewise, if you have outsourced your own transmission, we can assist you in filling in the gaps to make your conversion complete.
- Adapter Kit for NP207 Transfer Case Equiped Vehicles (Transmission not Included) - 27-3507AA
- Adapter Kit for NP231 Transfer Case Equiped Vehicles (Transmission not Included)- 27-3510AA
The NV4500
The NV4500 also makes for an impressive conversion away from the Peugeot. This transmission is larger and typically more expensive than the previous transmissions mentioned. It is however the most superior 5 speed for wrangler conversions. It is big and heavy duty and can easily handle high horse powered applications. If your plans are to go big later on down the road, the NV4500 might be the transmission of choice. The transmission was used in both GM and Dodge applications including the 6BT Cummins Diesel. Because of variations in this transmission, it is important to source the correct version. Advance Adapters has complete packages including rebuilt NV4500 transmissions to assist you in this conversion. Likewise, if you have outsourced your own transmission, we can assist you in filling in the gaps to make your conversion complete.
- Remanufactured Transmission NV4500-
4 Speed Transmissions
It is no secret that Jeep has offered some transmissions that lacked in either gearing or strength. The Peugeot was not the first. Advance Adapters has offered adapters to install different types of transmissions in Jeeps for 40 years. Some of these popular transmissions for conversions are the truck 4 speeds like the T18, NP435, SM420, SM465 etc. Advance Adapters offers all the necessary components to properly replace your Peugeot with one of these dependable truck transmissions. We can even supply a freshly rebuilt transmission with the proper output shaft installed for you. For those who may have a good source of a 4 speed at your disposal, we can put together the necessary and essential components to do the job right.
Automatics
There are also several automatic transmission conversions options available. The YJ Wrangler was available with the factory Torqflite 999 option. It is clearly a viable option for a Peugeot replacement. The 999 transmissions are not necessarily plentiful in salvage yards, but they are available. Swapping in a GM automatic has also become an increasingly popular option for replacing the Peugeot. Advance Adapters offers all the necessary components to adapt popular GM transmissions like the TH350, TH400, 700R4 etc to both your AMC engine and transfer case.
Options and Support
The above transmission options are only a few of the most popular to consider. It is important to realize that not all conversions are ideal from one user to another. Personal preferences should play a major factor in your ultimate decision. Likewise some of these conversions are more labor intensive than others. While others are superior in strength but may not exactly be the least expensive option. We hope you will take the time to research the best option for your individual needs. We also invite you to contact our trained sales staff to discuss all of viable options.