6 Spd Trans?

[preleeguy]

I've seen the conversion kits for Getrag to NV4500, but not one to a new venture 6spd. Do they not bolt up the same? Also the new TDR Mag seems to infer that an early 98 model 6 speed might be a good candidate for a transfer, if you could find one. Any Ideas?

 

[Matt S]

This is definitely the way I'd go if it would work and if my Getrag actually ever fails me. I've wondered why no one has talked about this conversion. I don't think the new DEE will work from what I've read in the last TDR but the earlier one should. I've also wondered why no one swaps a GM NV4500 because I don't think they have a 5th gear nut problem.

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[R.E. Miller]

Hey guys, look-up www.drivetrain.com, these guys already have the low down on both conversions. The main reason that the NV5600 is not used as much is most likely the price, it is a fair chunk more then the NV4500. Great idea, something to save for #ad
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I just inspected their website, and the 5600 does require fabrication on 2wd, and driveshaft work on both 4wd and 2wd. Still, slamming six gears would be nice!
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[Big Don]

Don't shoot me for this one, but... ... what about the Zed F unit from a Super duty FXXD?? I have driven my friends F250 (which he recently traded for a Dodge 5 speed) and the 6 speed in them is nice. I also do not like the Dodge 6 speed in that the 6th gear is "back" against the seat and leaves no room for a 3rd passenger. The FxxD unit is forward like 5th gear on the getrag and NV units. I have noticed that the newr trucks aren't designed for a 3rd passenger up front. They want you to buy the quadcabs. I can ride 3 comfortably in my 89, but the 99, forget it. I am not a Zed F expert, but they do build nice units. Not sure if they give trouble or not, but I do think they are a little heavier built than the NV trannys


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