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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: cptn60 on March 26, 2009, 10:33:29 am
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Have a chance to buy an nv4500 from a Dodge truck CHEAP. Does anyone know for sure, is the trans to bellhousing face bolt pattern identical to an sm465? Also concerned about the bearing retainer o.d. , but I have a lathe, could turn it down if too big. It would be going in my 83 c3500 behind a 6.2 still mechanical clutch. Thanks
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There are 2 versions of Dodge NV's 23 spline and 29 spline and it won't bolt up to a SM465. You would need an adapter plate or a full bellhousing. If you plan to keep the GM T-case you would need an adapter for that too, IF it is even possible. I don't think they are out there, but I haven't looked for them using a Dodge donor.
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Well, phooey. Thanks for replying, at least I didn't plunk the money down yet. It's a 2wd anyway so no t/c adapter. Maybe change the r&p instead to get the revs down.