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Originally Posted by ryanroo
the only 4500 truck i have driven was a vp44 24v with mild chippage. it sucked with a loaded stock trailer. i am glad to hear the word of experience though. that makes the takeout nv4500 i saw on CL look alot more appealing. i know a 4500 will fit in the tranny tunnel. i also know that the 5600s are huge beasts that take up a boatload of room and unlike the 4500s i cant lift it in by myself with no jack.
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And a VP44 isn't a good testament to the rpm range of a 4500 or power. Swing by in lat April and early May and you can ride in 2 NV4500 Cummins and see what the "gap" really is. And the fact that the NV5600 is 2800-3300 to fix if there are issues. Plus the 3rd and 4th gear synchro issues, and the gear gap in them too.