Will a G56 bolt up to a first gen?

[Roostre]

New guy here... not new to diesels, but new to 12V motors.



I have the opportunity to pick a reasonably priced 6 speed manual transmission from a 2006 2wd truck. Will this transmission bolt to the older motor?



I will need to find a flywheel as mine is currently an automatic.

 

[Shadrach]

Welcome and yes it will as we did it on my buddies 93 W350. You will need a bunch of parts as well. See this link: https://www.turbodieselregister.com...-forum-1989-1993/192362-1st-gen-g56-swap.html
Shad

 

[Roostre]

Thank you!

 

[Bob Beauchaine]

The G56 bell housing must be removed from the trans from inside the trans - so I have been told. Also the input shaft is 1 3/8 inch but if you need a flywheel that should not be a problem. I would suggest you call Blumenthals and Standard Trans and they should be able to help you out.



BOB

 

[ewcmr2]

G56 bell housing is integral to transmission case, not a removable part. South Bend Clutch has single mass flywheel & clutch package to make it all work.

 

[Shadrach]

On the left is the 2008 G56. On the right a 2003 NV5600. The trans adapter is the black thing on the front of the trans. The transfer case fits on the both.

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The shifter hoe need to be moved back

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The floor needs a bit of minor work,. Cut the seam back and pound the hump up a bit.

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The "bump" needs to be cut off

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We also ordered some other parts from Dodge

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You won't have to do all this as yours is a 2WD auto but I thought I would include the info for others. Shad

 

[HBarlow]

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