NV4500 sources?

[oifla]

Hello all,

I have a K2500 Suburban (1999) with the 454 and 4L80e. I'm not a fan of auto transmissions and I'm at the point of actively searching for an NV4500.

I'm looking at potential donor vehicles and (unsurprisingly) I'm finding few 5 speed trucks with the NV4500. A couple of 6.5L diesels and a couple with 350 SBC.

I know the NV4500 also came in some Dodge trucks but I'm less familiar with those. What models/years should I be looking for in the Dodges?

Any other sources?

Thanks!

 

[Chewy1576]

I have a truck I'm trying to sell. It's a 1990 K2500 RCLB with a 383 crate engine and NV4500 transmission. Both are super low miles, barely broken in since new and rebuild. Not running at the moment because I'm finishing a FiTech conversion from TBI, but all that is left is getting the timing set with the new HEI distributor and running it. The NV4500 is the earlier model with 6.3:1 first gear. I added PTO fluid coolers as well.

 

[Bret]

I'm looking at similar swap for my Suburban. No matter the engine, all NV4500 95 and up(possibly earlier) should be the same, to include the bellhousing bolt pattern.
Dodge NV4500 have a different bolt pattern and will require an adapter, which combined will probably be more than a GM one. The dodge transfer case output is also on the wrong side for our trucks. I am not sure how spline counts work out.

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[MarkZ28]

Here is the differences of the 4500s.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Venture_Gear_4500_transmission

 

[Clinton]

Everything you could need to know about NV4500 and good place to buy parts.

https://www.quad4x4.com/catalog/category/NV4500_Parts

 

[Tom Nassar]

I have a black 1998 K2500 454 (7.4L) long bed with a recently rebuilt NV4500. Probably around 5K miles since I rebuilt or replaced the suspension, transmission, transfer case, brake system (hydro-boost), front hubs and axles, A/C, etc. After some paint and interior work, it will be for sale (Texas).

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[RichLo]

Dang! Nice truck! why are you selling it after so much work though?

 

[Tom Nassar]

RichLo, I have 4 trucks (2 Toyota and 2 Chevy) that I'm restoring and can't keep them all, so whichever sells then I'll keep one.

I do like the '98 4X4--it rides great--gas mileage not as great LOL

 

[LoCascio_Inc]

I have a black 1998 K2500 454 (7.4L) long bed with a recently rebuilt NV4500. Probably around 5K miles since I rebuilt or replaced the suspension, transmission, transfer case, brake system (hydro-boost), front hubs and axles, A/C, etc. After some paint and interior work, it will be for sale (Texas).

Was your '98 a factory manual? Factory work truck trim as well? I have a '98 K2500, ECSB, Silverado trim, with 350/4L80 and don't seem to have any of the provisions under the dash or on the firewall for a clutch pedal and master cylinder assembly. I've been trying to figure out how straight forward an NV4500 swap really would be.