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Old 02-09-2013, 01:08 AM
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Talking Auto to Manual Trans Swap

I have a 97 dodge ram with the 5.9 want to swap auto trans to manual trans but not sure if i have to use the nv3500 or the nv4500 because i read that the nv3500 was designed for the 5.2? anything helps also if anyone has done one of these swaps what exactly do i need to have to swap new pcm, different bell housing, anything helps Thanks!!
 
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Old 02-09-2013, 08:59 AM
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Any transmission that bolts to a 5.2 will bolt to a 5.9 and vice verse.

This may help: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...d-gen-ram.html
 

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Old 02-09-2013, 09:54 AM
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NV4500 is a more robust trans. If you can find one, use it.
 



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