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NV4500...Worth it?

Symon623

Symon623

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Not wanting to start a auto vs. manual debate, but I might have what I feel is a deal on a NV4500, am running a 700r4 right now, but I feel if I go with teh manual, then I'll prolly never have to replace it....Not in my lifetime.

What are the pros/cons?

What about the NV3500/3550? besides the 100 pounds less it weighs?

Any other suggestions?
 
If I had a chance to re-do it--I would have gone with an nv4500 vs. the np465 I have now and for these reasons---the ratio split between gears is much better on the 4500 and you can **** the 4500 a hella faster.
 
crash said:
If I had a chance to re-do it--I would have gone with an nv4500 vs. the np465 I have now and for these reasons---the ratio split between gears is much better on the 4500 and you can **** the 4500 a hella faster.
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:wtf: ......:stirpot: Couldn't resist.

Thanks for the response.
 
If it is for a buggy or trail only rig there is no need for it :rolleyes:

Now if it is a DD plus trail rig you will love it :awesomework:
 
Totalled said:
IIRC the 3550 only has like a 300ish max ft lb rating... if that's any concern.
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I read that as well, I'm runnin an '02 4.3, not a real torque monster, but I don't want to be pushin the edge of capacity cos that means it'll wear out faster.....reliability is huge here.
 
I will take it off your hands, it would be a great replacement for the AX15 I have now.:redneck:
 
I have one and love it. You will never break it. And as mine is a dodge and fully synchro you can put it in gear from a stop without a clutch. Including reverse.

but, It weighs a ton and is HUGE and takes over a gallon of special synthetic gear oil for each refill. And they are expensive to buy.
 
GaryTJ said:
I have one and love it. You will never break it. And as mine is a dodge and fully synchro you can put it in gear from a stop without a clutch. Including reverse.

but, It weighs a ton and is HUGE and takes over a gallon of special synthetic gear oil for each refill. And they are expensive to buy.
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Thats part of what I meant about being worth it. Mine is a 96 GM 4x4 model, fully rebuilt by a reputable local trans shop. It was rebuilt cos the guy I'm buyin it from got it with no history and didn't want to take any chances. ??
 
Lucky Jeff said:
not all NV4500's are the same... chevy's have smaller parts then the dodges.
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92-93 Chevy's had a lower 1st gear, and Dodge had 2 versions, a normal version with 23 spline output and an HD version with 28 spline output I believe, the Chevy's all came with the 28 spline output. From what I understand all the rest of the compnants are the same cept the inputs shafts which are only different due to length. I could be wrong but thats what I gathered so far.

Besides I'm running an '02 4.3 in a Toy, so it's not like I'm going to be stressing this thing....:redneck:
 

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