5 speed conversion with pics

[7387chevys]

How much does the clutch linkage cost?What about an nv4500 would it be the same for the swap?
Shane

[jodydewey]

Originally Posted by 7387chevys

How much does the clutch linkage cost?What about an nv4500 would it be the same for the swap?
Shane

The clutch linkage cost me if I remember about $200 from LMC. I bought the hydraulic master, slave, and tubing all as a kit for a 1994 GMC 1500.


As for the NV4500 asked earlier, they are generally the same price I paid for in the junkyard and are more plentiful. If you are looking for an NV4500 look for a 4WD S10 with a 4.3L Chevy. It is the exact one you will need. The NV3500 is for 2WD, NV4500 for 4WD.

[BUDDY]

Originally Posted by jodydewey

If you are looking for an NV4500 look for a 4WD S10 with a 4.3L Chevy.

Where'd you get that information?

No S-10 ever came with the NV4500. The NV4500 is a HD (big) transmission for 3/4 & 1-ton applications. They are the transmissions that replaced the SM465 4-sp from the 3/4 & 1-ton trucks & added an OD gear. They were pu in behind the cummins diesel on dodge trucks & the big block & 6.5 TD in GM products. They can handle about 450 hp & 500 lb-ft in stock trim.

An NV3500 is a good candidate for this swap, but it's limit is about 250 hp/300 lb-ft. They did come in the S-10, but I'm not sure what years.

Also, the NV4500 has a separate bellhousing, whereas the NV3500 has an integral bellhousing.

HTH,

Buddy