DerekTheGreat
Forum Regular
Good morning. I'm sure this has been beaten to death but I can't exactly find the information I need...
Looking to swap our clunky SM465 for a NV4500.
Heard that the 92-95 transmissions have RPO code MT8 and would be a direct swap. GM bellhousing to engine is the same regardless of V8 small or big block or diesel.
Heard that the 96+ transmissions have RPO code MW3 and would also swap in but would require changing the slave cylinder stuff over but you also gain better gearing, smoother shifts and synchronized Low & reverse. GM bellhousing to engine is same regardless of V8 small or big block or diesel.
Question is, are these correct statements and what would you run with?
Our truck is an '88 C3500 with a 454 and the SM trans. Currently looking at buying either a '92 or '96 parts truck. Help us decide!
Looking to swap our clunky SM465 for a NV4500.
Heard that the 92-95 transmissions have RPO code MT8 and would be a direct swap. GM bellhousing to engine is the same regardless of V8 small or big block or diesel.
Heard that the 96+ transmissions have RPO code MW3 and would also swap in but would require changing the slave cylinder stuff over but you also gain better gearing, smoother shifts and synchronized Low & reverse. GM bellhousing to engine is same regardless of V8 small or big block or diesel.
Question is, are these correct statements and what would you run with?
Our truck is an '88 C3500 with a 454 and the SM trans. Currently looking at buying either a '92 or '96 parts truck. Help us decide!