1997 AW4 transmission to AMC 360

[auzjtruck]

hi, I am putting a AW4 transmission out of a 1997 XJ Cherokee behind my freshly built AMC 360 ,and I need to find the wiring diagram for the TCU for that year, they are all diferant color codes for diferant years

[Mikel]

You may want to try an XJ forum, like NAXJA.com

[auzjtruck]

still waiting for response

[tgreese]

1997 XJ shop manual is not very expensive on CDROM. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Jeep-C...QAAOSwG0taoCSo

RockAuto probably has them too.

Might be better than waiting for someone to reply.

[rapom]

AX-15 would be a better trans. for your 360. They are stronger than the aw4's as they were used in all xj's with the straight six. AW4's were only used in the 4 cyl. xj's and wranglers.

[Mikel]

AX-15 would be a better trans. for your 360. They are stronger than the aw4's as they were used in all xj's with the straight six. AW4's were only used in the 4 cyl. xj's and wranglers.

AW4's were used behind most 4.0s in XJs and have a great reputation in those applications.

[joe]

AW4's were used behind most 4.0s in XJs and have a great reputation in those applications.

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I've had 2 XJ's 4.0 w/AW4, still have one(96). Excellent AT.

[Cecil14]

AX-15 would be a better trans. for your 360. They are stronger than the aw4's as they were used in all xj's with the straight six. AW4's were only used in the 4 cyl. xj's and wranglers.

You're probably thinking about the AX-5 5 speed used behind the 2.5L, which is a much weaker trans than the AX-15.

The AX-15, and later NV3550, are both great transmissions, if you want a 5 speed.

Honestly, though, neither of those manuals likely come anywhere near what the AW4 can handle. The AW4 is based on the same trans that was in the twin-turbo'd Supra. I've seen a lot of people pushing huge horsepower numbers with built-up stock autos. Regardless of what type of abuse you want to call that, no AX-15 would ever survive.


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[rapom]

My bad, that is what I was thinking. 🙄

[auzjtruck]

thanks eveybody for response , have made me feel more confident on using this tranny behind my 360 . i looked up the ebay site for the cd manual ,and ebay want $25 Australian to post from USA , it will cost $75 Aust to buy it, can not understand ebays charges , rip off

[tgreese]

Pretty sure the eBay seller determines the shipping charges, not eBay itself.

RockAuto has it for less. Put it in your cart and see what the shipping will be.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8377628&cc=1180370&jsn=366

How many XJs were sold in Australia? I expect quite a few. Someone local to you may have it for sale. Search or ask at your local parts store. "Bishko."

[80Limited]

I have put an 93 Aw4/231 behind a 360 a couple years ago. It?s not as hard as you?d think. If you need some help let me know.

[auzjtruck]

I have put an 93 Aw4/231 behind a 360 a couple years ago. It?s not as hard as you?d think. If you need some help let me know.

thanks I need to know the wiring color and number code for the 1997Aw4

[Mikel]

I have put an 93 Aw4/231 behind a 360 a couple years ago. It?s not as hard as you?d think. If you need some help let me know.

How do you like it?

[80Limited]

I like the transmission. I did a post on here about it. It was fine with the 3.31s but 3.73 gears would be optimal. Cruises beautifully. No adapters needed.