Transmission options

[Coach529]

Thanks for the info.

A T5 may be a bit easier.....but so far has been kind of tough to find.

I found a NV3500 (or similar) that is available for cheap. ($150.00)

An adapter plate is available the way it looks.

http://www.transmissionadapters.com/...V8%20Style.htm

Ouch the kit is $595 with a starter.

A T5 would be much cheaper I am guessing....

[focusedontheprize]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Thanks for the info.

A T5 may be a bit easier.....but so far has been kind of tough to find.

I found a NV3500 (or similar) that is available for cheap. ($150.00)

An adapter plate is available the way it looks.

http://www.transmissionadapters.com/...V8%20Style.htm

Ouch the kit is $595 with a starter.

A T5 would be much cheaper I am guessing....

Yeah appears that way. My buddy has on in his '52 1/2 ton. He likes it a lot.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Yeah appears that way. My buddy has on in his '52 1/2 ton. He likes it a lot.

The search continues...........

[1project2many]

That kit is for an automatic transmission. You don't need the flywheel and maybe not the starter. I'd contact them and ask about the plate only.

http://stoveboltengineco.com/author/tom/
http://www.inliners.org/buffalo/

[focusedontheprize]

Originally Posted by Coach529

The search continues...........

Haha I am a bit slow at work at the moment....

http://fargo.craigslist.org/pts/3835050069.html

Seems he had it meshed up to a 235 at one point and was selling them together, but it seems he sold the engine and now only has the tranny.

Also an article I saved for info on the T5:
http://www.flatheadv8.org/ernie/ernie-t5.htm

and to decode:
http://www.5speeds.com/t5/

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Haha I am a bit slow at work at the moment....

http://fargo.craigslist.org/pts/3835050069.html

Seems he had it meshed up to a 235 at one point and was selling them together, but it seems he sold the engine and now only has the tranny.

Damn......thanks!!!

[mechanixman]

Can I just ask what you guys think of a NV4500?
I know it's a little more heave duty, I like the fact that it has a separate bell housing, and that fact that the shifter is far enough forward, to possibly work in the stock location.
And I managed to find one for $250 (I'll try to haggle down to 200, maybe lower)
A lot better than this:
http://semo.craigslist.org/pts/3819527681.html

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by mechanixman

Can I just ask what you guys think of a NV4500?
I know it's a little more heave duty, I like the fact that it has a separate bell housing, and that fact that the shifter is far enough forward, to possibly work in the stock location.
And I managed to find one for $250 (I'll try to haggle down to 200, maybe lower)
A lot better than this:
http://semo.craigslist.org/pts/3819527681.html

Good trans but too big and slow for a street rod type of build. great for say a 6BT cummins work truck.

[focusedontheprize]

Originally Posted by mechanixman

Can I just ask what you guys think of a NV4500?
I know it's a little more heave duty, I like the fact that it has a separate bell housing, and that fact that the shifter is far enough forward, to possibly work in the stock location.
And I managed to find one for $250 (I'll try to haggle down to 200, maybe lower)
A lot better than this:
http://semo.craigslist.org/pts/3819527681.html

Just speaking on what I know, anyone else correct me if I am wrong...

They came in heavier duty applications from 1993-2007 I believe. I think there are two versions of them, one a "lighter" application that was used in the V8s and a "heavier" application that was used behind the V10s and diesels.

They are cumbersome and very heavy from what I have read. For your application, which I believe I read you were going back to more of a stocker setup - I think it is overkill especially if you keep that inline 6. With that being said, I would recommend looking for a NV3500 (not the HM290 or 5LM60) or a World Class T5. I know Stovebolt has a few articles on them and they are a few transmission swaps out there in the ADs so you can find some information about them.
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[mechanixman]

Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Just speaking on what I know, anyone else correct me if I am wrong...

They came in heavier duty applications from 1993-2007 I believe. I think there are two versions of them, one a "lighter" application that was used in the V8s and a "heavier" application that was used behind the V10s and diesels.

They are cumbersome and very heavy from what I have read. For your application, which I believe I read you were going back to more of a stocker setup - I think it is overkill especially if you keep that inline 6. With that being said, I would recommend looking for a NV3500 (not the HM290 or 5LM60) or a World Class T5. I know Stovebolt has a few articles on them and they are a few transmission swaps out there in the ADs so you can find some information about them.
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And the cummins tend to come from the dodge pickups which had different input splined shafts. I found one from a chevy V8 truck.

Actually, my 216 is shot, I'm using a 327. I found a couple world class T-5s, but I'm afraid the shifter is a little too far back, and will need a new hole cut in the floor.

[mknittle]

Just a comparison to how tough they are. I know about the cummins
And the S10 T5 tail housing will move the shifter forward quite a bit. I am conceding this swap.

http://www.inliners.org/Jack/T5tech.html