NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kapawso · 02-19-2009, 11:19 PM

NEED INPUT!! What 5 speed tranny will bolt up to a NP205 transfer case? I'm building a 57 GMC and making it a 4x4 with corporate 10 bolts out of a Blazer. I want to run a manual 5 instead of the 350 its hooked up to. Any suggestions would be great. It's not for crawling.....more for daily driver use.

sierra4x4 · 02-19-2009, 11:43 PM

You best choice would a NV4500 found in 93-95 Chevy trucks but you will need to use a 85 or newer 205 with the 32 spline input.

msgross · 02-19-2009, 11:45 PM

advance adapters has kits...

http://advanceadapters.com/index.php...+Drive++NV4500

**special-K** · 02-20-2009, 10:47 AM

Cheapest would be find the late 205.But there are only so many out there.

b454rat · 02-20-2009, 05:54 PM

If this is gonna be a driver, why not get the light duty 5 speeds that came in the 88-up trucks?? They are all over the place in yards, and you can bolt on a 208/241 pass drop. But a 4500 will work of course, but they bring alot more money when you do find them. If you need a pass drop 205, I have one out of an 86 1 ton. Just the case, adaptor is too long and has a hole in it....

snj8198 · 02-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Do you have a 205 already. IF you do and it's the racetrack bolt patter like stated above you can use an AA adapter or find a round pattern 205. You can also purchase just an empty case that is drilled with the round bolt pattern.

kapawso · 02-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks for all the info. I already have the NP205. It has been tough to find a reasonably priced 5 speed to fit. I saw the NV4500 but they are pricey. I had a 93 GMC 2wd with a manual tranny and that was great. But I don't know which one it was. The NP205 is out of the 86 Blazer. So I was told. I hope their is a simple solution to my problem in a pick a part yard. Any suggestions with this added info?

**Captainfab** · 02-27-2009, 12:36 AM

That '93 GMC 2wd probably had a NV3500, which were also available in a 4x4 version. Those are a bit easier to find and typically not as expensive. I would suggest checking into that and see if it is possible to mate it up to your 205. since your 205 is a '86 model, it should be the round pattern.

b454rat · 02-27-2009, 11:48 AM

Is this for sure a 205?? If it came out of an 86 Blazer it's not. They only came with 208s. Could be swapped in, not hard to do.

kapawso · 03-04-2009, 11:48 PM

The guy I got it from said it was a 205. I trust him. I have not looked too much at it since I got it a while ago. I have a learning curve on transfer cases. That is why I joined this forum. You guys have been a great help. I'll look into it. What are my identifying factors?

**special-K** · 03-05-2009, 10:43 AM

Look on the back o the case,there`s an I.D. tag.Also,the NP205 will have a vertical rectangle plate cover bolted on the side.That`s the pto attaching point,not found on a 208.

msgross · 03-17-2009, 07:46 PM

208's are aluminum aren't they...

205's should be steel

estig70 · 03-18-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

208's are aluminum aren't they...

205's should be steel

205 - cast iron case w/ the above mentioned pto mounting point on one side.

snj8198 · 03-18-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estig70

205 - cast iron case w/ the above mentioned pto mounting point on one side.

oooh pretty!

padresag · 03-18-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kapawso

NEED INPUT!! What 5 speed tranny will bolt up to a NP205 transfer case? I'm building a 57 GMC and making it a 4x4 with corporate 10 bolts out of a Blazer. I want to run a manual 5 instead of the 350 its hooked up to. Any suggestions would be great. It's not for crawling.....more for daily driver use.

I just put a t5 in my 64 4 x 4 panel hooked up to an independent 205. 283 in frt of it. I don't drive it hard and if the trans give me a problem then I will upgrade it to a tremec
I just took out a NP 5spd o/d and a 453 Detroit
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*72lb4x4* · 03-18-2009, 09:32 PM

Anyone care to comment on using an NV4500 and an 85 NP208 TC? The PO apparently had an 85 parts truck so various things, including the trans and TC are from the 85.

BTW: I just did a search and Ebay has NV4500s out of Dallas for $995. Seems pretty cheap.

Is there a source for shifters for these things other than the scrap yard?

**kwmech** · 03-19-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snj8198

oooh pretty!

Nah,.......... this is pretty

discodadee · 03-30-2009, 10:56 AM

Why not just stick with the th350 its already bolted too. You could buy two of 'em with what that 5spd is gonna cost...not too mention the convenience of an automatic.

kapawso · 03-30-2009, 10:44 PM

You're right Disco. I'll see what my donor has. I may have some nice corp. 10 bolt axles, NP205 hooked to a 350 tranny for sale....maybe....depends on what I get. Thanks for all the info you gave. Take it easy!

discodadee · 03-31-2009, 10:31 AM

Well, either way just make sure you stick with the 205. I love my part-time 203 but would prefer a 205 any day of the week!

earl87gta · 03-31-2009, 01:09 PM

do you have to go to a manual a 700r4 will bolt up inplace of that 350 with verry little work.

kapawso · 03-31-2009, 09:36 PM

I am looking into the 700r4 too. Thanks earl. That may be the route to go down the line. I just hope to find my runner first and see what $ I have left over for the upgrades when all is mostly finished.

Musclerodz · 04-01-2009, 01:17 AM

Just finished nv4500/205 install. Not a drop in deal by any means. It is overkill unless you are planning on more than just driving. We installed it in a 68 K20. You can see the install in our thread in the 4x4 project section

02-19-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
kapawso Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 11	NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? NEED INPUT!! What 5 speed tranny will bolt up to a NP205 transfer case? I'm building a 57 GMC and making it a 4x4 with corporate 10 bolts out of a Blazer. I want to run a manual 5 instead of the 350 its hooked up to. Any suggestions would be great. It's not for crawling.....more for daily driver use.

02-19-2009, 11:43 PM	#2
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? You best choice would a NV4500 found in 93-95 Chevy trucks but you will need to use a 85 or newer 205 with the 32 spline input. Last edited by sierra4x4; 02-27-2009 at 10:55 PM.

02-19-2009, 11:45 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? advance adapters has kits... http://advanceadapters.com/index.php...+Drive++NV4500 __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-20-2009, 10:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Cheapest would be find the late 205.But there are only so many out there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-20-2009, 05:54 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? If this is gonna be a driver, why not get the light duty 5 speeds that came in the 88-up trucks?? They are all over the place in yards, and you can bolt on a 208/241 pass drop. But a 4500 will work of course, but they bring alot more money when you do find them. If you need a pass drop 205, I have one out of an 86 1 ton. Just the case, adaptor is too long and has a hole in it.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

02-21-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Do you have a 205 already. IF you do and it's the racetrack bolt patter like stated above you can use an AA adapter or find a round pattern 205. You can also purchase just an empty case that is drilled with the round bolt pattern. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

02-23-2009, 11:15 PM	#7
kapawso Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 11	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Thanks for all the info. I already have the NP205. It has been tough to find a reasonably priced 5 speed to fit. I saw the NV4500 but they are pricey. I had a 93 GMC 2wd with a manual tranny and that was great. But I don't know which one it was. The NP205 is out of the 86 Blazer. So I was told. I hope their is a simple solution to my problem in a pick a part yard. Any suggestions with this added info?

02-27-2009, 12:36 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? That '93 GMC 2wd probably had a NV3500, which were also available in a 4x4 version. Those are a bit easier to find and typically not as expensive. I would suggest checking into that and see if it is possible to mate it up to your 205. since your 205 is a '86 model, it should be the round pattern. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-27-2009, 11:48 AM	#9
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Is this for sure a 205?? If it came out of an 86 Blazer it's not. They only came with 208s. Could be swapped in, not hard to do. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

03-04-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
kapawso Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 11	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? The guy I got it from said it was a 205. I trust him. I have not looked too much at it since I got it a while ago. I have a learning curve on transfer cases. That is why I joined this forum. You guys have been a great help. I'll look into it. What are my identifying factors?

03-05-2009, 10:43 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Look on the back o the case,there`s an I.D. tag.Also,the NP205 will have a vertical rectangle plate cover bolted on the side.That`s the pto attaching point,not found on a 208. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2009, 07:46 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? 208's are aluminum aren't they... 205's should be steel __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-17-2009 at 07:46 PM.

03-18-2009, 09:32 PM	#16
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Anyone care to comment on using an NV4500 and an 85 NP208 TC? The PO apparently had an 85 parts truck so various things, including the trans and TC are from the 85. BTW: I just did a search and Ebay has NV4500s out of Dallas for $995. Seems pretty cheap. Is there a source for shifters for these things other than the scrap yard?

03-30-2009, 10:56 AM	#18
discodadee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenwood, CA Posts: 18	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Why not just stick with the th350 its already bolted too. You could buy two of 'em with what that 5spd is gonna cost...not too mention the convenience of an automatic. __________________ 1957 GMC (mostly) on 1980 4wd chassis 350/th350 np203 w/part time conversion

03-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#19
kapawso Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 11	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? You're right Disco. I'll see what my donor has. I may have some nice corp. 10 bolt axles, NP205 hooked to a 350 tranny for sale....maybe....depends on what I get. Thanks for all the info you gave. Take it easy!



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03-31-2009, 10:31 AM	#20
discodadee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenwood, CA Posts: 18	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Well, either way just make sure you stick with the 205. I love my part-time 203 but would prefer a 205 any day of the week! __________________ 1957 GMC (mostly) on 1980 4wd chassis 350/th350 np203 w/part time conversion

03-31-2009, 01:09 PM	#21
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? do you have to go to a manual a 700r4 will bolt up inplace of that 350 with verry little work. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

03-31-2009, 09:36 PM	#22
kapawso Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 11	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? I am looking into the 700r4 too. Thanks earl. That may be the route to go down the line. I just hope to find my runner first and see what $ I have left over for the upgrades when all is mostly finished.

04-01-2009, 01:17 AM	#23
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: NP205 w/ 5 speed tranny? Just finished nv4500/205 install. Not a drop in deal by any means. It is overkill unless you are planning on more than just driving. We installed it in a 68 K20. You can see the install in our thread in the 4x4 project section __________________ Mike Redpath

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