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l885762 · 05-01-2012, 03:11 PM

Looking for information on swapping a six speed manual transmission in a 1982 1 ton srw chevy 4x4. Truck has a 502 bb with a factory 4 speed and 205 transfer case. Has anyone done the zf 6 speed swap or maybe a 5 speed swap. Just trying to get the facts on doing it right. Might be talked into an automatic overdrive also but I really would rather stick to the stick. Thanks in advance.

legendman · 05-01-2012, 05:51 PM

A NV4500 5sp is a pretty easy swap almost a direct bolt-in.

l885762 · 05-01-2012, 05:53 PM

Thanks ledgendman,
You don't happen to know the year truck I want one out of do you? It will fit the 205 transfer case also?

legendman · 05-01-2012, 05:57 PM

91-to some year I forgot, the later ones are better but the early ones had a lower first gear.
Hope it's ok to post this here, thread on one in a k30 with a 6.2 diesel
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/sho...ghlight=nv4500

l885762 · 05-01-2012, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the thread. I think I can learn most of what I need from it. Any knowledge on the newer six speed?

legendman · 05-01-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by l885762

Thanks for the thread. I think I can learn most of what I need from it. Any knowledge on the newer six speed?

NP

No info on the 6sp, only did research on the nv4500 because of the availability.

my4by2 · 05-01-2012, 11:55 PM

I wanted to originally go with a ZF 6-speed in my truck but it became a royal pain trying to get it all together - let alone find a good donor trans assembly... My recommendation is to do what I did - just stick with an NV4500 5-speed - easy to find & easy to swap!

l885762 · 05-02-2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks to you both, I will probably do just that. Will start looking for the nv-4500. Thanks again.

x ReAcT x · 05-08-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legendman

A NV4500 5sp is a pretty easy swap almost a direct bolt-in.

how much modification would be needed to instal a nv-4500? I have an 86 gmc with the same exact setup he does. 4 speed with granny gear and a 205 transfer case.

x ReAcT x · 05-10-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x ReAcT x

how much modification would be needed to instal a nv-4500? I have an 86 gmc with the same exact setup he does. 4 speed with granny gear and a 205 transfer case.

Correction i have a 208 transfer case

l885762 · 05-10-2012, 06:08 PM

What is the difference in a 205 and 208 transfer case?

x ReAcT x · 05-10-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l885762

What is the difference in a 205 and 208 transfer case?

From what ive read the 205 has gears that directly connect rather than the 208 which has a chain which connects the shafts

05-01-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
l885762 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ore City, Texas Posts: 5	six speed swap? Looking for information on swapping a six speed manual transmission in a 1982 1 ton srw chevy 4x4. Truck has a 502 bb with a factory 4 speed and 205 transfer case. Has anyone done the zf 6 speed swap or maybe a 5 speed swap. Just trying to get the facts on doing it right. Might be talked into an automatic overdrive also but I really would rather stick to the stick. Thanks in advance.

05-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#3
l885762 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ore City, Texas Posts: 5	Re: six speed swap? Thanks ledgendman, You don't happen to know the year truck I want one out of do you? It will fit the 205 transfer case also?

05-01-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
l885762 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ore City, Texas Posts: 5	Re: six speed swap? Thanks for the thread. I think I can learn most of what I need from it. Any knowledge on the newer six speed?

05-01-2012, 11:55 PM	#7
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: six speed swap? I wanted to originally go with a ZF 6-speed in my truck but it became a royal pain trying to get it all together - let alone find a good donor trans assembly... My recommendation is to do what I did - just stick with an NV4500 5-speed - easy to find & easy to swap! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

05-02-2012, 09:32 AM	#8
l885762 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ore City, Texas Posts: 5	Re: six speed swap? Thanks to you both, I will probably do just that. Will start looking for the nv-4500. Thanks again.

05-10-2012, 06:08 PM	#11
l885762 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ore City, Texas Posts: 5	Re: six speed swap? What is the difference in a 205 and 208 transfer case?



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