VT_Maverick's 5 Speed Swap

[papi007bulgaria]

Hello guys.

I just had my 4l30e fail (No backing up, under even moderate acceleration it just revs to 5 000 rpm without any change of vehicle speed. The closest noise i can relate to from my transmission is like a supercharger whine) .

The beast is a JDM 3.2 Vx and am wondering - are the bolt patterns the same as the 3.5 ?

The plan is to get a wrecked/engine failed 3.5 trooper. Back half of the troop becomes a trailer. AR-5 tranny mates with TOD and makes the VX even more fun. However prefer to ask if this the tranny part will work, or what modifications will be in order for the coupling.

Alternatively i've got a quote from a local mechanic. 2nd hand gearbox with t.case from a Rodeo (Opel Frontera over here) , new clutch, pedal assembly etc - $1100 with labour. Only downside is loosing the TOD, which i am keen on with my driving habits

Repairing the Automatic ? Least favourite option. But if it costs next to nothing will be the way i will go.

Thank you for your replies!
Pavel

[bartmanS4]

Hi Pavel,

I can't say for sure that the bolt pattern is the same but I can't imagine that it would be different. I highly recommend going with the AR5 and TOD. It really works well together. I have since changed out my TOD for a manual 3:1 transfer case but that was strictly for the gear ratio.

Cheers,
Scott