Borg-Warner T150

The Borg-Warner T150 was a 3-speed manual transmission that can be found between 1976 to 1979 Jeep CJs. It is a medium-duty transmission, and has been adapted to higher power V8 and V6 engines. It is considered the second strongest of all Jeep three-speeds.

This transmission has three forward gears and one reverse. Only second and third gears are synchronized.

Unlike many Jeep transmissions previously, the T150 was bolted directly to the bellhousing and did not use an adapter plate. The front bolt pattern is common, and shares the same bolt pattern known as the “Ford Butterfly”. It features a 1.0625″ x 10 input shaft spline.

It was discontinued in 1979. It served it’s purpose of handling V8 power while small in size, but it was clear that it was time to move on to more modern 4 and 5 speed transmissions.

Gear Ratios

Reverse3.17
1st Gear2.99
2nd Gear1.75
3rd Gear1.00

Fluid Type and Capacity

LubricantSAE 90W GL4
SAE 80W-90 GL4
Capacity~1.375 qts (1.30L)
Fill to hole
Avoid GL-5 and “Severe” lubricant, which can cause increased wear on the brass synchros found in this transmission

Other Specifications

Weight85lbs
Length9.25″
Height14″
Input Splines10
Output Splines6
Pilot Tip Diameter~17mm

Transfer Case Compatibility

The Jeep T150 was only factory combined with the Dana Spicer Model 20 Transfer Case.

Engine/Bellhousing Compatibility

GM – Buick V6, Chevy Small Block V6 and V8. Find an Novak adapter plate here.

AMC – AMC I6 and V8 Engines

Ford – The T150 has a Ford style bolt pattern and can be used with classic Ford “butterfly” bellhousings. Ford V8s and other Ford engines will require the installation of a pilot bushing. The T150 input shaft will need to be ground down 5/8″ to prevent bottoming in the crank. Novak has a great information page about this modification.

Write-ups and Tutorials

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Parts and Fluids

Engine Fluids

EngineFluid TypeCapacity
AMC 2.5L I4Above 0°F: 10W-30
Below 60°F: 5W-30
4.0 qts
AMC 4.0L I6Above 0°F: 10W-30
Below 32°F: 5W-30
6.0 qts
GM 2.5L I4Above 0°F: 10W-30
Below 0°F: 5W-30
3.0 qts
Renault 2.1Ltbdtbd
VM Motori 2.5Ltbdtbd

Transmission Fluids

TransmissionFluid TypeCapacity
Chrysler A904 3-Speed
Aisin-Warner AW-4 4-Speed
Chrysler 30RH 3-Speed
Borg-Warner T-4 4-Speed ATF Dexron II1.75qts
Aisin-Warner AX4 4-Speed75W-90 GL3 or GL4
10W-30 Motor Oil
2WD: 3.7qts
4WD: 3.5qts
Borg-Warner T-5 5-SpeedATF Dexron II1.75qts
Aisin-Warner AX5 5-Speed75W-90 GL3 or GL4
10W-30 Motor Oil
2WD: 3.7qts
4WD: 3.5qts
Peugeot BA-10/5 5-Speed
Aisin-Warner AX15 5-Speed75W-90 GL3 or GL4
10W-30 Motor Oil
2WD: 3.32qts
4WD: 3.27qts
New Venture Gear NV3550 5-SpeedMopar MT Fluid
SAE 30W Oil
3.3qts

Axle Fluids

AxleFluid TypeCapacity
Dana 3075W-90
75W-140 (towing)
1.26qts
Dana 3575W-90
75W-140 (towing)
1.75qts
Dana 4475W-90
75W-140 (towing)
2.00qts
Chrysler 8.2575W-90
75W-140 (towing)
2.11qts

Transfer Case Fluids

Transfer CaseFluid TypeCapacity
NP207
NP228/229
NP231
NP242

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