Whats up everyone? I got a question... I have a 96 dodge ram 2500hd 4x4 with a 360 v8 and an automatic transmission with o/d. Does anyone know that transmission is in my truck or how I would go about finding out? And i was thinking about swapping out for a manual 5 speed or a 6 speed (if possible) so my next question is does anyone know what the best or maybe the only manual transmission I should use is? I would really appreciate all the info you guys can give me... thanks

 

aww come on someones gotta know something?

 

It should have a 46RE automatic.
A NV3500 is probably the easiest manual to swap in.
With adapters you could probably put the heavy duty NV4500 in.

 

do you happen to know what adapters? and whats the difference between nv4500 and nv3500? and do you think i will need new driveshafts or new transfer case also?

 

come on just a little more help would be perfect i just wanna know if a swap like this would be pretty straight forward and smooth or if im gunna need a bunch of stuff

 

the 3500 is the stock trans that would have come factory. the 4500 is the heavy duty manual that would come stock behind a V10 or diesel. Probably overkill behind the V8 unless your hard core.
I think you can use the same transfer case but will probably need to modify both driveshafts.
The best thing would be to find a wrecked truck and swap over all the parts.
You need the clutch pedal, clutch master, brake pedal and all related brackets.
Guys here have done it but I wouldn't call it easy.
Every thing you need can be purchased you shouldn't need to fabricate anything to swap in a NV3500.

 

I am currrently swapping the 46re (pos) for the nv4500. There are a number of cost to consider. Flywheel was easy enough. 125 from parts america. Clutch 400 duralast. Needed a bearing to install behind flywheel as it will not be there when you go to install the clutch another 50 bucks. That was the easy parts. Now you will need to buy a PCM 150 used and match the model NV4500 to your particular application. If dodge did not offer a nv tranny for your particular vehicle there are a few variables concerning flywheel position sensor 80 bucks, as well as speed pick up sensor 125, unless you already have spindel and housing included in tail housing other wise it will be in the differeential 175 bucks and weather you had a 20 pin connector attached to your 46re you may need a decent amount of electrical ingeuity to splice into the appropriate circuits, also the nv4500 comes in Standard duty and heavy duty. Huge differences! and there are differences between 4x4 and 2x4 so do your research. lots of details and info if you need, to much to list here. Good Luck!

 

Im reading all post and now Im confused I have a 1999 ram 1500 5.2 2wd ext cab , I was told by Dodge service center that I have a 46RE trans but I am reading that all the post with the 46RE is thier 4x4s so what do I have

 

The nv4500 should bolt up to the 360. They did put 360s in 2500s with a stick. Don't think the 1500s ever had a 360 with a stick.

The transfer cases have different splines for the auto and manual.

This gives you all the info you need

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-dakota-tech/191960-46rh-to-nv3500-swap-5-2l-4x4.html

Will work with a nv4500 too

 

You do have 46RE.
It's just a 2 wheel drive version - longer output shaft, tail housing.
4 wheel drive transmission has a shorter output shaft and no tail shaft housing.