Trans: She's almost done for D:
Hello,
I have a buddy that just did a conversion from a getrag to a nv4500. He found a company Smart Parts Automotive. They got him the transmission with a full 5th gear fix (mainshaft with extended splines and the lock nut). They also had the advanced adapter conversion kit for like 357.00. He paid around 1050.00 for the transmission. I would look into them he seems to be very happy with the conversion. Here is a link to there page. http://www.smartpartsauto.com/manual...500_dodge.html
I have a buddy that just did a conversion from a getrag to a nv4500. He found a company Smart Parts Automotive. They got him the transmission with a full 5th gear fix (mainshaft with extended splines and the lock nut). They also had the advanced adapter conversion kit for like 357.00. He paid around 1050.00 for the transmission. I would look into them he seems to be very happy with the conversion. Here is a link to there page. http://www.smartpartsauto.com/manual...500_dodge.html
Since the 318's use the same bolt pattern as the 360's, the v8 NV4500 will bolt right up to the 318. Just make sure you use a 318 specific flywheel. 318's are internally balanced, while 360's are externally balanced.
3/4 tons came standard with an NV4500. Most of the v8's got auto's though. My '95 has a 360/NV4500 combo in it. The v8 NV4500 is slightly different than the v10/diesel version. Smaller input shaft, smaller output. Still a stout trans for sure. I love mine.
Since the 318's use the same bolt pattern as the 360's, the v8 NV4500 will bolt right up to the 318. Just make sure you use a 318 specific flywheel. 318's are internally balanced, while 360's are externally balanced.
Since the 318's use the same bolt pattern as the 360's, the v8 NV4500 will bolt right up to the 318. Just make sure you use a 318 specific flywheel. 318's are internally balanced, while 360's are externally balanced.