Getrag or NV4500, 6500?

[TrqMonster]

I have been told that I can change my automatic from a automatic to a manual and that I need to get a transmission from a truck of the same year which would make that a Getrag. Another person on here said that he would sell me his Getrag because he was going to install a NV6500. What should I do? Will these NV's bolt into my truck as well?

 

[Case500D]

Torq,



I have been looking at doing the upgrade on 5 speeds for a while. I can get a kit to go from a Getrag to a NV4500 5 speed for around $2000 - $2500. I have to change bell housings, clutch, transmission, and a few misc. parts. For a bit more money and parts I can move on up to a NV5600 6 speed. I have also thought about changing the W-250 to a manual, but like having the auto for some kinds of work. If you are serious about investing the $$$ I would just go for the 6 speed. That way you have the best you can get. Check out www.quad4x4.com because they offer some conversion kits to the NV4500. Hope this helps.



Jeremy

 

[TrqMonster]

Thanks again for the help. Where did you get the A pilliar gauge pods for your truck? I went to your website and saw it on your mods list. Everyone here keeps telling me they dont make one for my truck.

 

[Case500D]

A-pillar

I got some of my gauges from www.dieselpage.com The Autometer part number for a 2 gauge pod is 15198. I like it quite a bit. The W-350 has some gauges mounted on the dash above the wait to start light. They are hard to see and in the way. I will replace the assembly with a pillar mount setup. Hope this helps.



Jeremy

 

[TrqMonster]

Thanks for all the help CASE500D. I have been looking for that pilliar mount for awhile now. Thanks for the help with the transmission information too.