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clinebarger · 02-13-2010, 08:41 PM

A NV3500 will hold in a 1/2 ton truck if you dont abuse it.
Ive done some research and i believe a gen III piolit bearing drivin in at the right depth will work. heres some specs on the NV3500.

1st 3.49
2nd 2.14
3rd 1.38
4th 1.00
5th 0.73
R 3.55

Manufactured by New Venture Gear
Input torque rating: 340 ft-lb
Max GVWR: 7,200 lb
Max GCVWR: 11,000 lb
Fluid Capacity: 2.0L
Weight (with oil): 110 lb

02-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#11
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: 4.3 to 5.3 engine swap?? A NV3500 will hold in a 1/2 ton truck if you dont abuse it. Ive done some research and i believe a gen III piolit bearing drivin in at the right depth will work. heres some specs on the NV3500. 1st 3.49 2nd 2.14 3rd 1.38 4th 1.00 5th 0.73 R 3.55 Manufactured by New Venture Gear Input torque rating: 340 ft-lb Max GVWR: 7,200 lb Max GCVWR: 11,000 lb Fluid Capacity: 2.0L Weight (with oil): 110 lb