I have a 01 Ram 2500 2 WD 5.9 v8 I would like to put a MT in. I can purchase a 97 4wd 1500 with a 360. I though I read that 1500 360's had the NV 4500 behind it.
Do I need a 2wd trans for the swap.?

 

Yes, you'll need a 2wd trans. Though you could swap the output shaft to the 4wd trans, and also need to get a 2wd tail housing.

 

Would it be the NV3500 or 4500 transmission because of the 360?

 

Manual trans never came behind a 360 in a 1500. The lighter duty trucks got the 318. I suspect that one has been swapped in.

Have a look at the trans, if the bell housing is part of the trans case, NV3500. If it bolts on, NV4500.

 

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