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Offline CWALK

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Which NV4500 for my NP208 transfer case?
« on: June 04, 2012, 11:22:57 AM »
I have my 82' K10 in the shop for clutch work.  Would love to get a 5 speed, so this might be the time to do it.  I have a NP208 transfer case, 350 Chevy, and the SM465 in there now.  Thanks for your help!
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Re: Which NV4500 for my NP208 transfer case?
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 06:55:01 AM »
      NV3500/4500 would work, though from my research there is no adaptor plate the will mount a np208 to the NV3500/4500 transmission.  This article might help   http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=140494 .
     The NP205 might be a better choice for you.  Good luck.
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Re: Which NV4500 for my NP208 transfer case?
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2012, 01:06:45 PM »
The early 241 which was behind the NV4500 will interchange with the 208, so a NV4500 should work.  Going to a NV3500 in my opinion is downgrading from the SM465.

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Re: Which NV4500 for my NP208 transfer case?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 02:38:25 PM »
What kind of use do you use your truck for?  If you don't use it for towing heavy loads and just need an O/D for better fuel mileage, here's an idea that'll save you a lot of time and money.  Go find yourself a set of 3.08 or 2.73 axles.  With 2.73's, 4th gear on your SM465 would be like an O/D.
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