Is the NV4500 a good street option?

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I've been trying to read up on the NV4500. Seems like it would be a really nice tranny for a bigger truck, 3/4 or 1 ton. How about for a shortbed 1/2 ton to be driven not worked. I understand that they are bullet proof, but what about the ratios. Is it very street friendly?

I can get a '92 NV4500 out of a 1 ton truck for $300 with the bellhousing. It sounds like a good deal, but I'm not sure it's what I want in my truck.

It looks like the ratios would be something like this:

First Gear 6.34
Second Gear 3.44
Third Gear 1.71
Fourth Gear 1.00
Fifth Gear 0.73
Reverse 6.34

I don't think I want to keep my 3 speed, but I want to stay with the manual trans.