What trucks have NV4500 transmissions?
General Motors used the NV4500 as RPO MT8 & MW3 in 8500 + GVWR light trucks.
- 1991–2000 GMC & Chevrolet C/K 2500 and 3500.
- 1999 & 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500.
- 2001–2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500 and 2007 Silverado Classic.
- 2001–2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500.
Are NV4500 transmissions good?
The NV4500 transmission is considered to be the toughest and most reliable 5 speed manual transmission ever built. Robust and reliable, this 5 speed transmission was supplied in pickup trucks (up to 1 Ton) and is a popular replacement in older trucks with 4 speeds.
Will Chevy NV4500 work in Dodge?
A GM NV4500 will not bolt to a Dodge bellhousing. 2 of the bolt holes do not line up.
Does the NV4500 have a granny gear?
The NV4500 transmission is a heavy duty 5-speed manual gearbox that features a granny low first gear, with a fuel saving overdriven 5th gear. It has a constant mesh helical gear arrangement, and all forward gears are fully synchronized.
What year did dodge use NV4500?
Dodge NV4500 Transmission Used in Dodge trucks from 1992 – 1997, the Dodge NV4500 had a higher gear ratio than the GM variant. It shared the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the 1995 – 2005 GM version.
Are GM and Dodge NV4500 the same?
Current production Dodge NV4500 and GM NV4500 share the same gear ratios. Early GM units (93-94) were built with a lower first gear ratio of 6.34 to 1.0. These low-geared GM boxes have since been discontinued and are generally much more difficult to obtain.
What kind of gear oil in a NV4500 transmission?
75W-90 Castrol Syntorque Synthetic
What did NV4500 Trans come in?
The New Venture Gear 4500 , commonly called NV4500, is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by New Venture Gear and used in General Motors and Chrysler products from 1991-2007. The NV4500 is a very popular 5-speed manual conversion and upgrade transmission in light trucks and SUVs from Toyota, Ford, Jeep, General Motors, and Dodge.
What is fluid for NV4500?
The recommended NV4500 transmission fluid is a 75W90 full synthetic fluid. We also recommend that you fill it with 4 to 4-1/2 quarts of fluid. This fluid is more common and easier to find at any auto parts store or local dealership.
What is gear oil in NV4500?
Special Synthetic gear oil is required for proper operation and lifespan of the carbon composite gear synchronizers. These are the only lubricants recommended by New Venture Gear for the NV4500: 75W-90 Castrol Syntorque Synthetic; Mopar Synthetic Manual Transmission Lubricant Mopar P/N 4874459 (Material Specification 9070)