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Ackattack · 05-16-2011, 01:26 PM

I'm looking to buy a early 90s TBI truck to install the TBI onto No Buck. If I could find a truck with a 5 speed that would be a bonus. What 5 speeds were available back then? Is the V-6 5 speed the same one that was behind a V-8?

I don't know if I'd actually swap the 5 speed into no buck since it already has a 4 speed and 3.08 gears (OD may be too much for it). But I figure it would be nice to have the option.

**Clyde65** · 05-16-2011, 02:16 PM

NV3500/NV4500,

The S10's had a 5speed also.

Those were very light duty. the NV3500 was behind some of the truck v8's

Ackattack · 05-16-2011, 02:55 PM

was the nv3500 behind the v6 in the full size trucks?

67k5 · 05-16-2011, 05:08 PM

I have a 4.3 ,5 speed,(nv3500) in my 67 shorty,and love it.3.08 dif.Great on fuel,can't spin the wheels much,but cruzes great.
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**LEEVON** · 05-16-2011, 09:26 PM

NV3500, granny low and o/d. I had one behind the 4.3L TBI and it went 200K without any issues, except a clutch because my sister learned to drive stick on it.

They did also come behind V8's like clyde said.

I believe the clutch is hydraulic and on the passenger side?

coops714x4 · 05-16-2011, 10:24 PM

excuse me Ackattack I am NOT trying to hijack your thread but I have a question I am going to run a 454 and I want to put the nv4500 behind it. I know the 4500 is a hyd clutch set up BUT can it be mated to a older bellhousing and run a conventional clutch with a throwout bearing ???? COOP

**Captainfab** · 05-17-2011, 12:35 AM

The NV3500's were behind some of the 305's and 350's. They will hold up fine as long as you don't beat on them too much. IIRC they are rated at 300 ftlbs.. My son inlaw has a '96 K1500 with the L31 Vortec and a NV3500 behind it. The L31 Vortec is supposed to put out 330 ftlbs.

COOTERUSN · 05-22-2011, 09:43 AM

Read notes above.

Is there a 5 speed that will bolt directly into a '68 C10 with no modifications.

Truck began life as a 6 cylinder. Already has a stock 3 speed, drive shaft, and 12 bolt I changed to 3:08 posi Has a 350 in it now.

COOTERUSN

**Captainfab** · 05-23-2011, 01:26 AM

I am not aware of any 5 speed trans that will be a direct bolt in with no modifications. .

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Originally Posted by COOTERUSN

Read notes above.

Is there a 5 speed that will bolt directly into a '68 C10 with no modifications.

Truck began life as a 6 cylinder. Already has a stock 3 speed, drive shaft, and 12 bolt I changed to 3:08 posi Has a 350 in it now.

COOTERUSN

**Clyde65** · 05-23-2011, 11:39 AM

Well, if the NV3500 was behind some V8's and V6's, why wouldnt they just bolt up? the v8's we are talking about are 350TBI's right? The v6's are just 350's with 2 cylinders chopped off.

I think they would bolt up no problem, however I bet there is a difference in bell housings, I would go to a boneyard and pick up a 5speed with all the hyd stuff

**Captainfab** · 05-23-2011, 11:45 PM

Yes that is true, the NV3500 will bolt up to a 350. But the driveshaft will need to be shortened. Since the NV3500 is a hydraulically operated clutch, the truck will need to be converted over to a hydro clutch. Then depending on what trans hump he has, that may need to be changed.

COOTERUSN asked about a 5 speed conversion with nomodifications.....I don't think this qualifies as no modifications.

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Well, if the NV3500 was behind some V8's and V6's, why wouldnt they just bolt up? the v8's we are talking about are 350TBI's right? The v6's are just 350's with 2 cylinders chopped off.

I think they would bolt up no problem, however I bet there is a difference in bell housings, I would go to a boneyard and pick up a 5speed with all the hyd stuff

05-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	5 speed manual question I'm looking to buy a early 90s TBI truck to install the TBI onto No Buck. If I could find a truck with a 5 speed that would be a bonus. What 5 speeds were available back then? Is the V-6 5 speed the same one that was behind a V-8? I don't know if I'd actually swap the 5 speed into no buck since it already has a 4 speed and 3.08 gears (OD may be too much for it). But I figure it would be nice to have the option. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-16-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 5 speed manual question NV3500/NV4500, The S10's had a 5speed also. Those were very light duty. the NV3500 was behind some of the truck v8's __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 05-16-2011 at 02:17 PM.

05-16-2011, 02:55 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: 5 speed manual question was the nv3500 behind the v6 in the full size trucks? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-16-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
67k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ONTARIO CAN Posts: 4	Re: 5 speed manual question I have a 4.3 ,5 speed,(nv3500) in my 67 shorty,and love it.3.08 dif.Great on fuel,can't spin the wheels much,but cruzes great. Posted via Mobile Device

05-16-2011, 09:26 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: 5 speed manual question NV3500, granny low and o/d. I had one behind the 4.3L TBI and it went 200K without any issues, except a clutch because my sister learned to drive stick on it. They did also come behind V8's like clyde said. I believe the clutch is hydraulic and on the passenger side? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 05-16-2011 at 09:27 PM.

05-16-2011, 10:24 PM	#6
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: 5 speed manual question excuse me Ackattack I am NOT trying to hijack your thread but I have a question I am going to run a 454 and I want to put the nv4500 behind it. I know the 4500 is a hyd clutch set up BUT can it be mated to a older bellhousing and run a conventional clutch with a throwout bearing ???? 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)

05-17-2011, 12:35 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 5 speed manual question The NV3500's were behind some of the 305's and 350's. They will hold up fine as long as you don't beat on them too much. IIRC they are rated at 300 ftlbs.. My son inlaw has a '96 K1500 with the L31 Vortec and a NV3500 behind it. The L31 Vortec is supposed to put out 330 ftlbs. __________________ 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

05-22-2011, 09:43 AM	#8
COOTERUSN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: STATESVILLE NC Posts: 11	Re: 5 speed manual question Read notes above. Is there a 5 speed that will bolt directly into a '68 C10 with no modifications. Truck began life as a 6 cylinder. Already has a stock 3 speed, drive shaft, and 12 bolt I changed to 3:08 posi Has a 350 in it now. COOTERUSN Last edited by COOTERUSN; 05-22-2011 at 09:45 AM. Reason: clarify "with no modifications"

05-23-2011, 11:39 AM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 5 speed manual question Well, if the NV3500 was behind some V8's and V6's, why wouldnt they just bolt up? the v8's we are talking about are 350TBI's right? The v6's are just 350's with 2 cylinders chopped off. I think they would bolt up no problem, however I bet there is a difference in bell housings, I would go to a boneyard and pick up a 5speed with all the hyd stuff __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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