VT_Maverick's 5 Speed Swap

[Cris]

Good luck with your Vx trans swap you might want to look into a trooper with the manual trans has everything your looking for even a on/off button for the TOD system.

[eternal21]

Good luck with your Vx trans swap you might want to look into a trooper with the manual trans has everything your looking for even a on/off button for the TOD system.

That's where the transmissions came from.

[VXorado]

Good luck with your Vx trans swap you might want to look into a trooper with the manual trans has everything your looking for even a on/off button for the TOD system.

You lose TOD with the Manual Trooper as its only a 2wd-4hi-4lo. Also you get a 2-1 low gear () on the transfer case with the Trooper. Keeping the VX transfer case with this swap is key.

[Triathlete]

You lose TOD

I can't wait to axe my TOD and get a real transfer case!
But you are partially wrong...Troopers were available with TOD.

[VXorado]

I can't wait to axe my TOD and get a real transfer case!
But you are partially wrong...Troopers were available with TOD.

If I recall correctly, Troopers with autos have TOD & Troopers with manuals get a non-TOD transfer case.

[BigSwede]

If I recall correctly, Troopers with autos have TOD & Troopers with manuals get a non-TOD transfer case.

I think this is correct...it was in 99 anyway when I bought my first Trooper. I still have the brochure somewhere...

[WormGod]

If I recall correctly, Troopers with autos have TOD & Troopers with manuals get a non-TOD transfer case.

Correct.

I prefer TOD personally but I loves me a manual. Talk about a dilemma....

[Buffy]

Correct.

I prefer TOD personally but I loves me a manual. Talk about a dilemma....

According to BigMeatVX the TOD still works the same with the 5 speed! I am excited to see how things will work once all the wiring is done.

[Triathlete]

If I recall correctly, Troopers with autos have TOD & Troopers with manuals get a non-TOD transfer case.

I stand corrected...my brain for some reason was not seeing auto vs. manual, it was in the gray area

[Etfren]

According to BigMeatVX the TOD still works the same with the 5 speed! I am excited to see how things will work once all the wiring is done.

Yup, TOD works just fine, as does 4-lo (and low it is in first gear!) and his TOD on/off switch for some RWD VX fun! No idea if he ever got the Cruise working 'cause I never use it anyway and haven't driven the truck in a few months.

Sorry about never getting that wiring diagram posted. I found it, but my scanner isn't working for some reason. I can take some pictures of it if you think it might be helpful but it sounds like you are getting it worked out fine on your own.

Plus I'm a little busy with my own project. Finally got my garage cleaned out and started working on pulling my Dragon VX's blown engine and swapping in the 02 Axiom motor. Planning to do a write up on it when I'm done.

[VXorado]

Another nice thing about the manual swap is getting a better crawl ratio because the AR5 has a lower first gear than our auto.

Stock VX crawl ratio: 2.86 (1st) x 2.48 (T-case) x 4.30 (axles)= 30.5

Manual VX crawl ratio: 3.75 (1st) x 2.48 (T-case) x 4.30 (axles)=39.9

Yup, TOD works just fine, as does 4-lo (and low it is in first gear!)

Sounds like the difference is noticable???

[Buffy]

Sorry about never getting that wiring diagram posted. I found it, but my scanner isn't working for some reason. I can take some pictures of it if you think it might be helpful but it sounds like you are getting it worked out fine on your own.

If you can take a picture of the diagrams it would be great. I can take all the information I can get at this point. If nothing else to make sure I am thinking correctly.

[Leon R]

You lose TOD with the Manual Trooper as its only a 2wd-4hi-4lo. Also you get a 2-1 low gear () on the transfer case with the Trooper. Keeping the VX transfer case with this swap is key.

Does this transfer case have a "center" differential, so that it could operate on dry roads like an AWD?

[VXorado]

Does this transfer case have a "center" differential, so that it could operate on dry roads like an AWD?

No, the 4wd Hi/Low positions are locked. You'll be rolling around in 2wd for dry pavement.