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bojak · 08-12-2013, 11:14 PM

Just fishing here but what are some manual transmission options for a v3500 4 x 4. Something heavy duty but would love an overdrive 5th gear. Any recommendations for a good way to go? Thanks

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Mikec10 · 08-12-2013, 11:20 PM

nv3500/4500 with a transfer case.

andrewmp6 · 08-12-2013, 11:20 PM

A nv4550 will fit your needs but might need a adapter to run your t case.

esbstuff · 08-13-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikec10

nv3500/4500 with a transfer case.

DO not us a 3500... these barely lasted anytime in v6 1/2 tons.

Mikec10 · 08-13-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by esbstuff

DO not us a 3500... these barely lasted anytime in v6 1/2 tons.

I beat on mine with a cammed 350, seems to handle it fine.

Tx Firefighter · 08-13-2013, 01:06 PM

I've done my share of miles in a 350 powered truck with an NV3500 with no problems, but its no transmission suited for a 1 ton.

An NV4500 is the choice here.
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bojak · 08-13-2013, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the responses. I am needing a little top end help but know that a manual shift can help bottom end wheeling ability as well, so I am just fishing what my options might be. I am not a hardcore wheeler but would hate to limit myself with a poor choice.

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esbstuff · 08-14-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikec10

I beat on mine with a cammed 350, seems to handle it fine.

Are you sure you have a 3500? A 4500 was avaible in 1/2 as well... I owned a 94 4.3L 4x4 that had a factory 4500.

If you stay out of 5th, you might make it last... might.

08-12-2013, 11:14 PM	#1
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Manual trans options Just fishing here but what are some manual transmission options for a v3500 4 x 4. Something heavy duty but would love an overdrive 5th gear. Any recommendations for a good way to go? Thanks: Posted via Mobile Device

08-12-2013, 11:20 PM	#2
Mikec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 293	Re: Manual trans options nv3500/4500 with a transfer case. __________________ 1980 C10 SWB Yukon 5.3/5 speed 3.73 gears.

08-12-2013, 11:20 PM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Manual trans options A nv4550 will fit your needs but might need a adapter to run your t case.

08-13-2013, 01:06 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Manual trans options I've done my share of miles in a 350 powered truck with an NV3500 with no problems, but its no transmission suited for a 1 ton. An NV4500 is the choice here. Posted via Mobile Device

08-13-2013, 03:14 PM	#7
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: Manual trans options Thanks for the responses. I am needing a little top end help but know that a manual shift can help bottom end wheeling ability as well, so I am just fishing what my options might be. I am not a hardcore wheeler but would hate to limit myself with a poor choice.

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