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Old 05-09-2019, 10:40 PM
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Question Transmission model clarification

Can I get a little help identifying the exact model number for the 5 speed manual transmission in my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab.
The engine is a 5.2 Magnum V8 and the rear axle is the 9.25".
On the build sheet the transfer case is listed as a 231HD and the code is DHKS.
On the build sheet the transmission is listed as a 5-Speed HD Manual Transmission and the code is DDC.

What model is this transmission? Is this the same transmission that is used with the 5.9 Magnum V8?

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Old 05-10-2019, 09:01 AM
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NV3500 trans. An no, that one never came behind a 360.
 
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Thanks for the answer, not what I was hoping.
Time to start looking for a NV 4500 to go along with my 360 swap.
 
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You can use the 3500 behind the 360, just don't beat on it.
 
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No, with the engine I am putting together a stronger transmission and transfer case is in order.
Time to start scouring the wrecking yards.
 
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Look for 3/4 or 1 ton Rams with the 360 gas, and manual trans. They will have the NV4500, and 241 t-case. Not real common though...... So can be fun to find.
 
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Look for 3/4 or 1 ton Rams with the 360 gas, and manual trans. They will have the NV4500, and 241 t-case. Not real common though...... So can be fun to find.
Couldn't you also use the diesel transfer cases
 
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
Couldn't you also use the diesel transfer cases
Don't the diesels have a larger diameter output shaft on the trans?
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Don't the diesels have a larger diameter output shaft on the trans?
That would be correct with the NV4500, also one behind the V10 has 29-spline output. But all the automatics have 23-spline outputs.
 
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So, can I use the V10/diesel NV4500 with the 360 or is the input shaft the wrong size or spline count?
 


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