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coops714x4 · 02-09-2012, 12:56 PM

here is my 2 cents. IF you are gonna scrap the SM465-NP205 setup, just make the decision which you would rather have, automatic or a manual, if you want a manual go with the chevy or dodge NV4500, If you want a automatic go with the 700R- NP208 combo, both are good choices and can be fairly easy to find, tho they can be a bit pricey, both are pretty straight forward swaps. there are modifications and some fab work either way. I personally prefer the NV4500, that's what I'm putting in my 71 K20. Coop

odog · 02-10-2012, 11:25 PM

Really look at the 205, they are VERY hard to hurt. They can be broken, but you have to almost try to do it. If you go with an auto, the 205's bolt up to about all of them with out much hassle.

Mike C · 02-11-2012, 09:40 PM

Your gear splitter and SM465 is way cooler than any of the other options out there IMO. Just rebuild it all. That is also cheapest solution too most likely.

02-09-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: need an alternative to granny 4-spd with transfer case here is my 2 cents. IF you are gonna scrap the SM465-NP205 setup, just make the decision which you would rather have, automatic or a manual, if you want a manual go with the chevy or dodge NV4500, If you want a automatic go with the 700R- NP208 combo, both are good choices and can be fairly easy to find, tho they can be a bit pricey, both are pretty straight forward swaps. there are modifications and some fab work either way. I personally prefer the NV4500, that's what I'm putting in my 71 K20. Coop __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

02-10-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: need an alternative to granny 4-spd with transfer case Really look at the 205, they are VERY hard to hurt. They can be broken, but you have to almost try to do it. If you go with an auto, the 205's bolt up to about all of them with out much hassle. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

02-11-2012, 09:40 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,740	Re: need an alternative to granny 4-spd with transfer case Your gear splitter and SM465 is way cooler than any of the other options out there IMO. Just rebuild it all. That is also cheapest solution too most likely. __________________ 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



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