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Rebel88 · 05-11-2013, 10:28 PM

Has anyone here swapped an nv4500 into their trucks? I got a 64 c10 2wd with a shot 200-4r in it that the PO swapped in and im looking to swap over to a stick shift with OD.

I've done some searching but everything seems to be geared towards 4x4 setups. Now my question is does anyone know the overall length of a 2wd nv4500 with the bellhousing attached. Mainly want to know so I can figure out if I have to mod the driveshaft any.

Edit - I still might just keep it auto and go with a th350 or th400 not sure just tossing around ideas.

padresag · 05-11-2013, 11:26 PM

the only difference if the tailshaft and housing and not having a transfer case. driveshaft will have to have a different frt yoke and the length of the shaft may have to be altered but you won't have that measure until you have the trans in . if you are worried about the cost of the d/shaft then you won't be able to afford the 4500

ron

'63GENIII · 05-12-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by padresag

if you are worried about the cost of the d/shaft then you won't be able to afford the 4500

ron

So true! That being said, I have a 2wd shorty in mine. Let me know if you want the measurements.

tincan1966 · 05-12-2013, 08:54 AM

Nice looking setup- Ron!

padresag · 05-12-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tincan1966

Nice looking setup- Ron!

thks , wish I had the money in able to buy it. it belongs to an acquaintance who is working on a 65 GMC panel and converting to 4 x 4. there is more of it in Jon's thread on his suburban
ron

Rebel88 · 05-12-2013, 05:28 PM

Thanks. Just kinda tossing around some ideas right now and was just trying to figure out what all was gonna be involved in the swap. I had a line on a nv4500 at a local pull-a-part and they charge a flat rate for transmissions regardless of what kind it is so cost for the trans wasnt an issue (think it was about a $100 all together lol).

I still might end up putting this 400 inch pontiac thats sitting on the stand in my garage and if I do that I'm gonna put a th400 in it and call it done.

I still have a bunch of bodywork to do yet and a few other things. Right now I just have too many ideas in my head for this truck and I'm trying to narrow them down lol.

05-11-2013, 10:28 PM	#1
Rebel88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 4	NV4500 swap question Has anyone here swapped an nv4500 into their trucks? I got a 64 c10 2wd with a shot 200-4r in it that the PO swapped in and im looking to swap over to a stick shift with OD. I've done some searching but everything seems to be geared towards 4x4 setups. Now my question is does anyone know the overall length of a 2wd nv4500 with the bellhousing attached. Mainly want to know so I can figure out if I have to mod the driveshaft any. Edit - I still might just keep it auto and go with a th350 or th400 not sure just tossing around ideas. Last edited by Rebel88; 05-11-2013 at 10:39 PM.

05-11-2013, 11:26 PM	#2
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: NV4500 swap question the only difference if the tailshaft and housing and not having a transfer case. driveshaft will have to have a different frt yoke and the length of the shaft may have to be altered but you won't have that measure until you have the trans in . if you are worried about the cost of the d/shaft then you won't be able to afford the 4500 ron

05-12-2013, 08:54 AM	#4
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: NV4500 swap question Nice looking setup- Ron!

05-12-2013, 05:28 PM	#6
Rebel88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 4	Re: NV4500 swap question Thanks. Just kinda tossing around some ideas right now and was just trying to figure out what all was gonna be involved in the swap. I had a line on a nv4500 at a local pull-a-part and they charge a flat rate for transmissions regardless of what kind it is so cost for the trans wasnt an issue (think it was about a $100 all together lol). I still might end up putting this 400 inch pontiac thats sitting on the stand in my garage and if I do that I'm gonna put a th400 in it and call it done. I still have a bunch of bodywork to do yet and a few other things. Right now I just have too many ideas in my head for this truck and I'm trying to narrow them down lol.



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