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nu2-72 · 07-07-2002, 05:12 PM

I need to know, if you have done it, does it need to be from a 4x4 donor ? Or will a 2wd donor late 80's work? I know all about the hyd. clutch and speedo stuff. Just need to know which I need to adapt it. Thanks.

Mike C · 07-08-2002, 11:23 AM

It can be done. Check with Advance Adapters, they have all of the parts to do the NV4500 swap. Try and get an early GM trans as they have a lower first gear than the Dodge or later GM trans. Advance sells trans also, but you should hold on to your ankles...

ckhd · 07-08-2002, 02:36 PM

NV4500 = trouble.

At least if you don't prepare for it. There is a known problem with 5th gear. A nut on the shaft that has 5th backs off and then you have a 4-speed. Happened to my Dad twice, after he blew his first NV4500, of course.

I'm not too sure I still want to go with the 4500...

Alexis · 07-08-2002, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike C
Advance sells trans also, but you should hold on to your ankles...

ROTFLMFAO, hahaha, yeah i've seen a few 5-speed in our trucks. doesnt seem hard to do but i dont much about newer trannys. i think you can make some cash if you made a kit simple enough for someone to under stand cause i know a few poeple like the newer style clutch setup

nu2-72 · 07-08-2002, 09:00 PM

So am I to assume that either tranny will work and that an adapter will be needed for witch ever one I get ? ( have not been to advances site yet)

Alexmart, Maybe this could be my million dollars. Split it with you.

BLAZERMAN · 07-09-2002, 12:32 AM

Kevin, give me a call sometime, I've been checking into this conversion.

07-07-2002, 05:12 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	anyone install a 5-spd in a 4x4 ? I need to know, if you have done it, does it need to be from a 4x4 donor ? Or will a 2wd donor late 80's work? I know all about the hyd. clutch and speedo stuff. Just need to know which I need to adapt it. Thanks. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

07-08-2002, 11:23 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	It can be done. Check with Advance Adapters, they have all of the parts to do the NV4500 swap. Try and get an early GM trans as they have a lower first gear than the Dodge or later GM trans. Advance sells trans also, but you should hold on to your ankles... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-08-2002, 02:36 PM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	NV4500 = trouble. At least if you don't prepare for it. There is a known problem with 5th gear. A nut on the shaft that has 5th backs off and then you have a 4-speed. Happened to my Dad twice, after he blew his first NV4500, of course. I'm not too sure I still want to go with the 4500... __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-08-2002, 09:00 PM	#5
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	So am I to assume that either tranny will work and that an adapter will be needed for witch ever one I get ? ( have not been to advances site yet) Alexmart, Maybe this could be my million dollars. Split it with you. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

07-09-2002, 12:32 AM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Kevin, give me a call sometime, I've been checking into this conversion. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

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