CL find- manual tranny

[GalDemSuga]

Folks I've been considering a manual tranny in my 1989 K5. It's currently and 350 700R4 setup. I just saw this on CL: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/1496525759.html

Anyone ever heard of this tranny and could it work?

 

[BadBob]

Could it work? Yes. But, it's a car transmission, not really a truck intended transmission. It's pretty light duty for a truck, and it doesn't really have a good first gear ratio. The NP833 was Mopar's "bombproof" car transmission, and came behind the Hemi/440s etc back in the day. I think someone actually dreamed up the overdrive 4th version for one of the Dusters in the early 70s. Personally, I'd avoid it.

 

[GalDemSuga]

Could it work? Yes. But, it's a car transmission, not really a truck intended transmission. It's pretty light duty for a truck, and it doesn't really have a good first gear ratio. The NP833 was Mopar's "bombproof" car transmission, and came behind the Hemi/440s etc back in the day. I think someone actually dreamed up the overdrive 4th version for one of the Dusters in the early 70s. Personally, I'd avoid it.

thanks for info

 

[Duntz00]

Best bet for a 5-speed in our trucks would be a nv3500 out of a 90's model truck.

 

[GalDemSuga]

Best bet for a 5-speed in our trucks would be a nv3500 out of a 90's model truck.

I've been looking for a complete setup @ a reasonable price here in GA for months. No luck thus far.

 

[Randy92782]

Not really gaining much with the nv3500 IMO. nv3500 5th gear .073 while the 4th in a 465 is 1.0

I'd just go 465 IMO

 

[79rustyk10]

Ive never heard of those in a 4x4 truck. I saw a 2wd truck with one once.

 

[Randy92782]

Ive never heard of those in a 4x4 truck. I saw a 2wd truck with one once.

I think you're right and i was confused. Either way i like the 4500 but i'd still go 465 IMO

 

[KansasTwister]

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/1484649230.html


roughly same thing as this one i beleive, id get an nv3500 or nv4500 and call it a day.

 

[Duntz00]

Not really gaining much with the nv3500 IMO. nv3500 5th gear .073 while the 4th in a 465 is 1.0

I'd just go 465 IMO

The overdrive in the 700r4 is only .070 so I think the nv3500 would be a good replacement for a 700r4.

 

[b454rat]

They did use these in 4wd's, buddy has one in a Blazer, early 80s.

 

[howdiy]

I think you're right and i was confused. Either way i like the 4500 but i'd still go 465 IMO

It makes a huge difference cruising at 70

 

[Randy92782]

You mean people drive these on the highway??

 

[tRustyK5]

Yeah, the harcore that actually drive their junk across country to wheel it in Moab...

One trip down to Moab and back cured me of my love for the SM 465. OD FTW!

Rene

 

[Randy92782]

I could never do that. For one it wouldn't come back in the same shape as it left with. I like to break things

 

[tRustyK5]

I broke stuff before the Bash officially started (unofficial Friday wheeling). Got that fixed sat morning, then broke stuff again on Pritchett. Got that fixed, wheeled some more and drove home.

Not that big a deal...the sh!tty part was watching my new TSL's wear down before my eyes and listening to a 6.2 diesel turn at 2600 rpm for hours on end (and no stereo)

Rene

 

[Randy92782]

Screw that!! I'll stay in MO

 

[tRustyK5]

Screw that...come to the Bash and wheel like a man!!

No guts, no glory d00d!!

Rene

 

[Randy92782]

I can't even go to the grocery store now much less Utah

 

[79rustyk10]

I wouldnt be afraid of the drive, what would scare me is desrtoying something expensive 5000 miles from home.