nv4500 swap

[acesneights1]

I was under the impression that speed was limited more by the 4.56 axles than the lack of overdrive... but maybe you're talking about an M1009?

They are directly relative. I can easily do over 70 now too without screamin the motor or burning up belts. It really is the way these trucks should have come.

 

[svlsmokey]

One tranny I'm looking at on Craigslist says it comes off of a 454. Will that bell housing bolt up to the 6.2 or will I need a different one?

 

[ODdave]

It will bolt up.

 

[acesneights1]

ehh.....Yes, but from what I was told when I was looking it will but you will have to cut out a v where the starter goes. The nose supposedly hits the bellhousing . I don't know if that issue is 92-94 or all of them.

 

[BTC70]

I'm looking into getting this done to my truck, myself. My understanding is that a 93-94 NV4500 for a 4x4 truck will bolt up (and give me both a granny gear and an overdrive), but will anything have to be done to the frame/bracing to mount it in the truck? Also, what else will I need? I know I will need a clutch pedal with hydraulics and a shifter. But what other parts will I need?

 

[Cucvnut]

Read my thread. ll your questions will be answered...
208 bolts right up to it like it was made for it. There are other issues. I documented everything with lots of pics.

It would help if you put your NV4500 swap thread as a link in your signature. so people dont have to go searching all over SS for it.

 

[ODdave]

ehh.....Yes, but from what I was told when I was looking it will but you will have to cut out a v where the starter goes. The nose supposedly hits the bellhousing . I don't know if that issue is 92-94 or all of them.

I am curious about this. Mine came from a 350 (same trans as 454) bolted right up to the 6.2 with no problems.

 

[acesneights1]

I am curious about this. Mine came from a 350 (same trans as 454) bolted right up to the 6.2 with no problems.

I can't say, I read it not experienced it but one bellhousing I looked at buying from a Junky on LI had the v cut out and it was on a 6.5TD. I did not buy it but I also did not see it installed on the truck.

 

[Tanner]

Guy at this link did a NV4500 swap on a 1993 Chevy 2500 4WD behind a 6.5TD setup that was originally an automatic; has some info & parts numbers that might be helpful...

DIY: GMC NV4500 Conversion project - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums

'Tanner'

 

[acesneights1]

Guy at this link did a NV4500 swap on a 1993 Chevy 2500 4WD behind a 6.5TD setup that was originally an automatic; has some info & parts numbers that might be helpful...

DIY: GMC NV4500 Conversion project - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums

'Tanner'

You are kidding right ???

That very transmission is in my truck....His truck burned and I bought the tranny out of it...Small world...
I actually have another NV4500 I am going to buy the parts and have him help me rebuild it.

 

[acesneights1]

It would help if you put your NV4500 swap thread as a link in your signature. so people dont have to go searching all over SS for it.

Lemme see what I can do...
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/74764-nv4500-swap-sucess.html

 

[svlsmokey]

The nv4500 I'm looking comes with the 208 and bell housing included.... but I'm looking in the picture and the transfer case appears to have it's forward output shaft on the driver's side. My truck has it on the passenger side... Is it really a 208? Will it fit?

 

[ODdave]

that would be a 241

the 208 that your truck all ready has will fit on the back of that 4500, Given your truck is stock.

 

[svlsmokey]

Cool - thanks

 

[southdave]

Anyone know if the prerch, or focrum thingy, that the throw out fork is ment to be adjustable? I have my slave cylinder cobbled up at the moment.

 

[ODdave]

thats a negitive dave. its a fixed height.

 

[southdave]

dang thought I was on to somthing there, just thought it being theaded and all...
thanks as always, dave

 

[ODdave]

Dave, send me some pics of the setup. Do you get text? gotta send you that guys # for the chevy cummins adapters

 

[acesneights1]

The nv4500 I'm looking comes with the 208 and bell housing included.... but I'm looking in the picture and the transfer case appears to have it's forward output shaft on the driver's side. My truck has it on the passenger side... Is it really a 208? Will it fit?

If you read my thread I covered all of this.
What OD said....x2

 

[svlsmokey]

Ok - yes, I finally crawled under the truck and looked closely - it's a 208... yeah, I feel a little silly. Somewhere I read something and got the idea it was a 205... anyway, I did read your thread - lots of good info - still digesting it. Thanks for your patience.