Common questions

What is 3 and L on gear shift?

What is 3 and L on gear shift?

It is to tell the gear box to stay at or lower than the number indicated by the gear position. You use it when going uphill or engine braking when going downhill – or while towing: Third (3) This mode limits the transmission to the first three gear ratios, or sometimes locks the transmission in third gear.

What vehicles use the NAG1 transmission?

The NAG1 automatic transmission was used in several Chrysler products such as the Grand Cherokees, Dodge Caravans, Ram trucks, and Jeep Wranglers.

Where is the NAG1 transmission located on a Dodge Trans?

It’s a Mercedes unit also known as the WA580 or W5A580. The NAG1 transmission can usually be identified by a round 13-way connector near the front corner of the transmission oil pan, on the right side. The gear ratios are a departure from the ratios found in a traditional Dodge trans:

Can a Mercedes NAG1 transmission be used on a hotrod?

There are several great kits on the market for hotrodders to utilize the NAG1 transmission. These kits range in cost but are typically pretty pricey. This post is for the guy who wants to do things “on the cheap” (people like me). The NAG1 is a special animal. It’s a Mercedes unit also known as the WA580 or W5A580.

Which is better 545RFE or NAG1 transmission?

This difference doesn’t mean much to the casual observer, but that little extra .59 in first gear translates into more torque hitting the pavement from a dead stop. However, the Overdrive is also not as “over” of a drive as the 545RFE. So, what you gain on the bottom end, you end up losing on the top end (to a lesser extent).

How much power can a 5.7L NAG1 handle?

How much (real-world) power can a stock 5.7L (because the 6.1L application was built slightly heavier-duty) NAG1 handle? “The stock tranny is rated at 580nm which converts to 427ftlb TQ. This is a steady state rating.

It’s a Mercedes unit also known as the WA580 or W5A580. The NAG1 transmission can usually be identified by a round 13-way connector near the front corner of the transmission oil pan, on the right side. The gear ratios are a departure from the ratios found in a traditional Dodge trans:

There are several great kits on the market for hotrodders to utilize the NAG1 transmission. These kits range in cost but are typically pretty pricey. This post is for the guy who wants to do things “on the cheap” (people like me). The NAG1 is a special animal. It’s a Mercedes unit also known as the WA580 or W5A580.

Are there any problems with the Chrysler 300 Nag 1?

A good friend and meticulous rebuilder, Dale Desveaux, owns and runs a shop in Napanee, Canada. He had a 2007 Chrysler 300 3.5L AWD vehicle with the NAG 1 unit come in to his shop. It exhibited a no up-shift condition and was unable to get speeds over 15 mph due to a loss of power from the engine.

How much (real-world) power can a stock 5.7L (because the 6.1L application was built slightly heavier-duty) NAG1 handle? “The stock tranny is rated at 580nm which converts to 427ftlb TQ. This is a steady state rating.

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Ruth Doyle