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This is a discussion on Nv4500 Sucks within the Performance forums, part of the General Discussion category; well its in and its the same as the NV3500 almost i bet i can run a 14.9 now cause ...

  1. 05-25-2006, 09:30 PM #1
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    well its in and its the same as the NV3500 almost i bet i can run a 14.9 now cause my NV3500 didnt like going into 3rd as easy as my nv4500 now but i need a good trany so what is a good manual trany??? cause im not happy with these 2 tranys i got

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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    What were you expecting? A close ratio sports car tranny? The NV4500 is a GREAT tranny, one of the best out there, but it is one of the last ones I would ever consider using for trying to go fast, its not at all designed for it. Its made pull things, and last just about forever doing it, two traits that are the opposite of go-fastness.

    If you want to go fast I'd swap in a t-56 with a divorce mounted transfer case, or dare I say it, and auto...
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Quote Originally Posted by Whifflebat
    What were you expecting? A close ratio sports car tranny? The NV4500 is a GREAT tranny, one of the best out there, but it is one of the last ones I would ever consider using for trying to go fast, its not at all designed for it. Its made pull things, and last just about forever doing it, two traits that are the opposite of go-fastness.

    If you want to go fast I'd swap in a t-56 with a divorce mounted transfer case, or dare I say it, and auto...
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    neither of those tranny's like being force fed shifts.
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Quote Originally Posted by killrgmctruck88
    well its in and its the same as the NV3500 almost i bet i can run a 14.9 now cause my NV3500 didnt like going into 3rd as easy as my nv4500 now but i need a good trany so what is a good manual trany??? cause im not happy with these 2 tranys i got
    Well, anytime you try to use something for something it's not built for it's bound not to be great...lol...

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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Quote Originally Posted by Physh1
    Well, anytime you try to use something for something it's not built for it's bound not to be great...lol...

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  7. 05-26-2006, 06:42 PM #7
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Why would anyone think that a transmission with a granny gear would be good for racing?
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Quote Originally Posted by Colby 04
    not all the time...
    Some things are just obvious...

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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Quote Originally Posted by cedjunior
    Why would anyone think that a transmission with a granny gear would be good for racing?
    i really dont do alot of racing i like four wheeling more then racing i like the NV4500 for four wheelin but now when i do race its better then the my old 3500 but i think this summer i need to update to a better manual trany so any idea's?

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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Maybe look into the close ratio T-56 6 speed trans from a 93-97 LT1 car. The are the same length as the 700r4/4l60e and even use the same yoke and driveshaft.

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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    I know its an automatic response to the "what manual tranny should I use?" question, but I don't think a T-56 would work in the case of a 4x4.
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    it can be done, just run a divorce mounted tcase... like i said...earlier.
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    Look into the Tremec TKO series tranny. They have several options available. I have a TKO 600 that I am putting behind my 496 BBC. I am using the Mc Cleod twin disc clutch and there hydro throwout bearing.
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    Re: Nv4500 Sucks

    I'll gladly take that NV4500 off your hands. In the off-road world, the NV4500 is king of the slush boxes!
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