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67chevytodd · 08-13-2003, 11:17 PM

Has anyone put a New Venture 4500 5 spd tranny in a 67-72 C-10? What kind of bellhousing do you need? What is needed for the clutch. I plan on putting in a 350 SB out of a 79' Chevy. The tranny donor is a 93 3500, but it has a hydraulic clutch. Any help on this subject would be helpful, THANKS.

Jim68 · 08-19-2003, 07:59 AM

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Huck · 08-19-2003, 08:08 AM

I put in a 5 speed from a 96 1/2 ton truck. This is a 2x4 deal. I put it in my 72 Cheyenne. I can send you some pictures but the issues are really not tough:
*- you have to set up the pedals to accomodate the hydralic clutch master cylinder
* - You have to get an automatic crossmember to support the rear of the trans
* - you have to poke a hole in the firewall and mount the master cylinder
* - you have to consider a high hump floor for the top of the trans and shifter
* - you have to have your front drive shaft length adjusted
* - you have to figure out how to have a speedo set up as the newer trans are electronic sensed verses gear/cable driven

I bought the trans complete with bellhousing, clutch, output for drive shaft, etc. for $650. then another $200+ for driveshaft.

I got 5 of the 6 above worked out. Get 20+mpg out of a 350 pushing about 260HP with a 308posi rear, headers, HEI, etc.
I do not have a solution for the speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ljbear · 08-19-2003, 07:52 PM

I put a NV4500 in my 71 4x4, it all should be the same from the motor to the transmission. I used a GM bellhousing with hydraulic clutch. I think the 4500 has two bolt patterns, so make sure you get the correct bellhousing for the transmission. Advance Adapter also builds a bellhousing that uses the stock mechanical clutch in your pickup. The clutch was quite easy to use, just a little bit of planning to get the clutch master mounted correctly. I can't speak to the other issues Huck mentioned, but what he mentioned sounds like it would be the same for the 4500.

LJ

08-13-2003, 11:17 PM	#1
67chevytodd Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SW Nebraska Posts: 50	New Venture 5 spd Has anyone put a New Venture 4500 5 spd tranny in a 67-72 C-10? What kind of bellhousing do you need? What is needed for the clutch. I plan on putting in a 350 SB out of a 79' Chevy. The tranny donor is a 93 3500, but it has a hydraulic clutch. Any help on this subject would be helpful, THANKS. __________________ Old Chevys never die they are just reborn! Last edited by 67chevytodd; 08-13-2003 at 11:19 PM.

08-19-2003, 07:59 AM	#2
Jim68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 135	ttt __________________ 68 long fleetside C-10, '74 350, CH465 4-speed, Edelbrock Performer 1406 Carb, Hedman Hedders, 50 Series Flowmasters Mesa, AZ

08-19-2003, 08:08 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	52peed I put in a 5 speed from a 96 1/2 ton truck. This is a 2x4 deal. I put it in my 72 Cheyenne. I can send you some pictures but the issues are really not tough: - you have to set up the pedals to accomodate the hydralic clutch master cylinder - You have to get an automatic crossmember to support the rear of the trans * - you have to poke a hole in the firewall and mount the master cylinder * - you have to consider a high hump floor for the top of the trans and shifter * - you have to have your front drive shaft length adjusted * - you have to figure out how to have a speedo set up as the newer trans are electronic sensed verses gear/cable driven I bought the trans complete with bellhousing, clutch, output for drive shaft, etc. for $650. then another $200+ for driveshaft. I got 5 of the 6 above worked out. Get 20+mpg out of a 350 pushing about 260HP with a 308posi rear, headers, HEI, etc. I do not have a solution for the speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-19-2003, 07:52 PM	#4
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	I put a NV4500 in my 71 4x4, it all should be the same from the motor to the transmission. I used a GM bellhousing with hydraulic clutch. I think the 4500 has two bolt patterns, so make sure you get the correct bellhousing for the transmission. Advance Adapter also builds a bellhousing that uses the stock mechanical clutch in your pickup. The clutch was quite easy to use, just a little bit of planning to get the clutch master mounted correctly. I can't speak to the other issues Huck mentioned, but what he mentioned sounds like it would be the same for the 4500. LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"



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