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How much torque can a NV4500 handle?

It’s rated at 460 lb ft torque.

How much does a 4×4 NV4500 weigh?

Shared specifications Dry weight: 195 lbs. Max. GVW: 14,500 lbs.

What transmission 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 reliable are NV4500?

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.

How much does an NV4500 transmission weigh?

Weight – The NV4500 is a back-breaking 195 lbs versus the TR-4050’s 164 lbs. This is due to the case material. While the NV4500 used cast iron, the TR-4050 makes use of a die-cast aluminum alloy to save weight while offering considerable rigidity.

How heavy is a NV4500 transmission?

New Venture NV4500 Transmission Specs

Transmission:New Venture NV4500
Case Length:12.375″
Max Input Torque:460 lb-ft
Weight:~ 195 lbs dry
Oil Capacity:~ 4 quarts (1 gallon), fill to bottom of fill plug hole

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.

How many quarts of oil does a NV4500 take?

Since the factory fill is 4 quarts, i thinking ill stick with that, but I just wanted to get some input.

Does a Dodge NV4500 have a 29 spline transmission?

In 2001, Dodge discontinued the 23 spline output shaft on the gas version NV4500, and all Dodge transmissions standardized to 29 spline. For most conversion applications, we like the Dodge gas version transmission with a GM input shaft. This allows the shortest transmission length for most applications.

What is the output shaft size on a NV4500?

NV4500 History. Diesel NV4500 4WD transmissions always have a 29 spine rear output shaft with a 6-1/4″” rear tailhousing. The input shaft is 7-1/2″ 1-1/4″ 10 spline with a .75″ pilot tip. The front bearing retainer index is 5.6″ with a snout diameter of 1.75″.

What are the specs of a GM NV4500 4WD transmission?

The synchronized reverse was also added and the front bearing retainer was enlarged from 5.125″ to 5.6″ diameter. As a general rule, a GM NV4500 4WD transmission will always have a 32 spline rear output shaft with an 8-1/8″ rear tailhousing.

What is the front bearing retainer Index on a NV4500?

The front bearing retainer index is 5.6″ with a snout diameter of 1.75″. Dodge Gas 4wd NV4500s initially were introduced with a 23 spline rear output shaft and a 6-1/4 tailhousing.