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Old 02-02-2008, 10:29 PM   #6
cobinder
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Re: sm465 swap to a nv4500

I put a NV4500 in my truck. couple of things to look for.

Get a NV for a chevy not dodge.
the early NV's had a lower first gear, but problems with 4th or 5th gear.
You can use a chevy bellhousing made for the NV but the throwout fork is on the pass side and can hit the front driveshaft. And I believe it needs a round 205 to bolt up.
Your stock clutch should work 1-1/8" 10 spline.
Hyd clutch is easy $30 from the bone yard.
If your going to use a figure 8 205 you to have/find one with the big bearing input shaft (32 spline female) I know one set up for a th400 will work.
You'll also need to remount the 205 shifter. AA makes the mount.
Depending on your rig you might need driveshaft work.


Price of a NV4500 $1,500
Bellhousing & hardware $1,000
Driveshaft & misc. $1,000

clicking into 5th on the highway and watching the tech drop to below 3, grand

PRICELESS!!
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