Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 6 Speed Question

[RT66DOC]

I have a '96 5-speed - NV4500 - lost 5th gear (what else is new) and am taking this opportunity to convert to NV5600. Before I spend the $$$, I'd like to know: What's the difference between the 98. 5-02 6 speed and the 03 six speed???



TIA

 

[dresslered]

I've been trying to figure that one out as well since the '03 HO puts out more power than DC spec'd the original 5600. As far as I know, the clutch is the only difference.

 

[Scrappy]

6 spd

There are two different 6 spds in the 2nd. gens, the early one with the 11/4 input shaft and the later(HO)with the 13/8 input shaft. I believe that the later version is the same one used in the 3rd. gens w/a different clutch.

 

[RT66DOC]

Aside from the larger input shaft and the clutch, why do you suppose the '03 would need a different short shift kit (BD) than the earlier one? Did they change something in the shift tower/mechanism/lever???



Do you suppose maybe DC had to put a stronger shift stick in 'cause you over-valved guys were bending them trying to get through all those gears?