How much power can a NV5600 handle?
a stock nv5600 with a big input will hold over 500 pretty easly but dont excpect to be doing power shifts or drag racing with it, sled pulling it should last at over 500 no problem but shifting uder power im sure it will bust.
How much does it cost to rebuild a NV5600?
The price for a rebuild will depend on the damage. It’s gonna start around $1500 and go up from there. If it’s running good now, just needing Synchro’s, it’s gonna run around $1500 with a bearing kit, and add around $550-650 for shipping.
Are NV5600 good transmission?
As the NV5600 manual transmission has good reliability and is long lasting, is suitable for towing with high horsepower. Common problems generally result from significant usage and defective 6th gear. Losing fluid causes problems for 1st gear and the output bearing.
Which is better NV4500 or NV5600?
The NV5600 is the workhorse trans that has tighter ratios (ending with the same final drive) than the NV4500. The gap between 3rd and 4th in my 4500 is considerable, so towing lots of weight uphill takes forethought on what gear you wanna be in/what point you need to shift, but nothing crazy.
How many gears does a NV5600 have?
NV5600 Transmission Overview Designed as a replacement for the 5-speed NV4500, the NV5600 transmission is a 6-speed manual gearbox that was produced by the New Venture Gear transmission collaboration, between General Motors and Chrysler.
How much does a NV5600 weight?
The NV5600 weighs 360 lbs. and is provided in both 2WD and 4WD. The transmission can handle Dodge diesel pickups with a gross combined hauling weight of 26,000 pounds.
What oil does a NV5600 take?
Specifications. The NV5600 takes a special lubricant, not gear oil. The Mopar part number is 4874464. Transmissions specific 5W30.
How many quarts does a NV5600 take?
4.75 quart
The NV5600 has a 4.75 quart fluid capacity, but we recommend adding an additional quart when filling for better lubrication to 6th gear, so we’d recommend you purchase 6 quarts total.
Is the NV5600 better than the G56?
The single advantage to the NV5600 is the higher OD ratio than the G56 in the pre-emission years. Some say there isn’t enough main shaft supports and the aluminum case flexes too much on the G56 when used hard. The NV5600 is heavy and requires oil changes often, IMO at 20K miles, as it shears it’s oil down.
How heavy is a NV5600 transmission?
Will a NV5600 work on a 12v Cummins?
Yes it will. You need the engine adapter/ flywheel and clutch for the NV5600 unless it is a small shaft 5600. If its a small shaft you can use the getrag clutch.
Can you replace a NV4500 with a NV5600?
Exactly. It is an upgrade to a NV4500 to install a NV5600 sized input shaft and a bigger clutch.