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01-28-2010, 04:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Portland OR
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Which Trans?
I thought I was going to put a NV3500 in my 73' 1/2 ton longbed, but now I'm not sure. I want to keep the 250 in it, and probably the 3.73 gears too. Just not sure if I should go with an NV3500, a 200r4 or a 700r4. I want to be able to do some light towing (travel trailer, small boat, load of wood, etc.). I like the manual, just not sure if it will be the best for gearing and MPG (I want the option that gives me the best MPG possible). Any thoughts?
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01-29-2010, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gwinnett GA
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Re: Which Trans?
I think either one will give you big mpg gains, but neither one moreso than the other, Auto OD or 5-speed. And, of course, a stick is cooler on an old truck.
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01-29-2010, 09:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 79
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Re: Which Trans?
I think I am leaning towards the NV3500. I'm just a wondering if there will be any issues getting a clutch combo together. I would need to look into some kind of clutch master cylinder too. Is there an easy way to convert the gauges to electronic? Could I just swap in a later square body cluster?
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02-02-2010, 10:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 79
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Re: Which Trans?
Anybody have any tips or suggestions for swapping in an NV3500 into one of these trucks? What was your solution for the speedometer, clutch master, clutch/pressure plate, and driveline? Any tips would be great. Right now I'm looking at about $250 for the tranny alone. Is that reasonable?
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02-02-2010, 10:40 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
Posts: 6,431
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Re: Which Trans?
Check over at www.coloradok5.com for a conversion.
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