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lts70 · 01-19-2008, 01:05 PM

I have a NV3500 in my 70 swb 2 wheel drive. It seems to be a good tranny to me. I pulled mine out of a 92 1500 Chevy with a v6 along with it's slave set up. I don't get to use the overdrive very often because of my 3.08 gears in the back and I don't have a speedometer because it is electronic.

I have a couple questions for you guys.

1) Is it possible to put a speedo gear in place of the electronic pulse so I can have the speedometer going again?

2) What would be a better rear end gear ratio for my overdrive and better lower end grunt?

3) I have access to a NV4500 for $400, Would it be a better tranny for my lowered 2 wheel drive daily driver than the NV3500 (just seems more popular with the 4X4 crowd)? Would it fit in place of my NV3500 without having to change my spline or drive shaft length again?

Thanks Guys

dan42 · 01-19-2008, 03:03 PM

How about a good old sm465? a 4-speed (really, a 3 speed) but they sure are tough trannys.

Spray-Bomb · 01-20-2008, 01:28 AM

If you want a strong trans that you can pull with, a NV-4500 is the way to go
But if you are looking for something fun that you can speed shift, a NV-4500 is not what you want
It's a heavy duty 3/4t or 1t truck trans, made for hauling & has a granny 1st gear & O.D. 5th

Dingfodgy · 01-20-2008, 01:53 AM

.........don't forget Richmond Gear's "Super Street" 5-speed. If they're anything like their R&P's-then their claim of being "bulletproof" just might hold water.

http://www.richmondgear.com/07pdfs/RG22.pdf

koolky · 01-20-2008, 06:35 AM

Anyone know anything about the New Prosess 5 speed (HD?) i think they came in the 1983 c10 and the 1994 s10

ChevyDude · 01-20-2008, 07:14 AM

http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/GM...it-Select.aspx

koolky · 01-20-2008, 11:11 AM

chevydude, thats a little overkill for what i need, i dont plan on spending $2000+ in a 5 speed, lol

01-19-2008, 01:05 PM	#26
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? I have a NV3500 in my 70 swb 2 wheel drive. It seems to be a good tranny to me. I pulled mine out of a 92 1500 Chevy with a v6 along with it's slave set up. I don't get to use the overdrive very often because of my 3.08 gears in the back and I don't have a speedometer because it is electronic. I have a couple questions for you guys. 1) Is it possible to put a speedo gear in place of the electronic pulse so I can have the speedometer going again? 2) What would be a better rear end gear ratio for my overdrive and better lower end grunt? 3) I have access to a NV4500 for $400, Would it be a better tranny for my lowered 2 wheel drive daily driver than the NV3500 (just seems more popular with the 4X4 crowd)? Would it fit in place of my NV3500 without having to change my spline or drive shaft length again? Thanks Guys __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 01-20-2008 at 05:52 AM.

01-19-2008, 03:03 PM	#27
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? How about a good old sm465? a 4-speed (really, a 3 speed) but they sure are tough trannys. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-20-2008, 01:28 AM	#28
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? If you want a strong trans that you can pull with, a NV-4500 is the way to go But if you are looking for something fun that you can speed shift, a NV-4500 is not what you want It's a heavy duty 3/4t or 1t truck trans, made for hauling & has a granny 1st gear & O.D. 5th __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-20-2008, 01:53 AM	#29
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? .........don't forget Richmond Gear's "Super Street" 5-speed. If they're anything like their R&P's-then their claim of being "bulletproof" just might hold water. http://www.richmondgear.com/07pdfs/RG22.pdf __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

01-20-2008, 06:35 AM	#30
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? Anyone know anything about the New Prosess 5 speed (HD?) i think they came in the 1983 c10 and the 1994 s10

01-20-2008, 07:14 AM	#31
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/GM...it-Select.aspx Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

01-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#32
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Whats the best 5 speed to use? chevydude, thats a little overkill for what i need, i dont plan on spending $2000+ in a 5 speed, lol



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