trans

[racerdude_9]

how many gears are in each. the nv4500 and 360getrag. and which is better?

[dazedandconfused]

Both 5 speeds and both have problems. Getrag seems to be a little weaker. The NV4500 has problems with 5th gear nut.

[dpuckett]

I'll put any of my G360s up against an NV4500 any day. The probelm with the Getrags is lack of lube at stock levels, and they dont like to be lugged. Keep the RPMS up, and keep the oil full and changed often, and it'll go 500K. Plus, the oil isnt anything special- engine oil of your choice, not $40/qt Syntorq.

Daniel

[racerdude_9]

i have a 727 in now. and how hard would it be to switch to a nv4500. im not doing any towing. just going fast is my main goal for this truck.

[SChandler]

What method of going fast are you wanting to do? If you're planning on drag racing the truck, the automatic is better. It's hard to shift a truck transmission quickly, plus the automatic will keep the turbo spooled between shifts where the manual won't. As far as swapping in the manual, you will need a clutch and flywheel, hydraulic clutch linkage, transmission, clutch and brake pedals, manual trans tunnel or cut a hole in the floor for the shifter, and other things I'm forgetting about. Is your truck 2wd or 4wd? If it's 4wd you'll need to get the appropriate transfer case input shaft and coupler for the manual (the auto is 23 spline and the manual is 29 spline, IIRC).

[racerdude_9]

its just a daily driver. racing light to light lol

[SChandler]

Well, then either one should suit your needs. The automatic would be easier because the truck is already set up for it, but a well-built automatic gets spendy fast. At this point it's a matter of personal preference. Unless you're set on shifting your own gears, I would go with one of the automatics. The easiest to do would be the 4 speed auto from a 92 or 93, but you don't get a lockup torque converter with that model.

[racerdude_9]

when i leave off the line on the brake will she hold up?

[SChandler]

I would assume that an auto built by a good trans shop would be able to handle all that you could throw at it, but I have no personal experience with the autos so someone else will have to answer that. As far as the manuals, they can take some abuse (the NV4500 is popular with diesel pickup sled pullers), the clutch and driveshaft/u-joints will need attention if you really want to abuse it.