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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: SM 465 to NV4500 Question

« Last post by Mike81K10 on Today at 05:22:17 pm »

Is there an Automatic Transmission that would be a better fit with less modifications. Also, I will have to worry about my exhaust system. I just need better highway driving than what the SM465 provides.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: SM 465 to NV4500 Question

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 02:51:02 pm »

When you say the tunnel cover would have to be modified for length, are you saying I would have to cut a new hole (move the hole for the shifter or actually the cover itself would need to be lengthened..

it would need to be modified further back as in a different hole further back (NV4500 is longer) and height further back, not to mention the hole in your carpet

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General Discussion / Re: Something quite polarizing... Train horns

« Last post by Shifty on Today at 12:30:05 pm »

Not for me, but I had a friend that had one in his monster-truck that he daily-drove.  He'd make videos as he had a ton of pedestrians that didn't mind jaywalking in front of him.   He had to have those off-road tires just to get traction in all the poop that the jaywalkers dropped.   

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: SM 465 to NV4500 Question

« Last post by Shifty on Today at 12:26:51 pm »

Sorry-thinking, not reading....

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Fuel System Picking up Air

« Last post by bd on Today at 11:13:46 am »

Heed Vile's suggestion and remove the fuel tank cap, then drive it for 30+ minutes or well past the time that symptoms typically appear.

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General Discussion / Re: Something quite polarizing... Train horns

« Last post by frotosride on July 12, 2026, 08:57:34 pm »

I've had a triple horn manifold and one separate horn with a 13 gallon tank for years and to this day my body still cringes Everytime I touch that switch!! Absolutely my favorite thing I've ever put on any vehicle!!
Years ago when I first got the triple manifold, I stripped them down, cleaned all the casting flash and polished the internals, drilled out every fitting so I had a true 3/8" hole everywhere. I have about $12 in my system but never found a compressor I wanted to afford.
Thinking about an ac compressor setup when I get it back on the road again.

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Fuel System Picking up Air

« Last post by prider5 on July 12, 2026, 06:31:07 pm »

It starts up fine, getting 6ish psi at the carb, runs good, no issues. After driving for about 10-15 minutes, it starts to starve for fuel. It usually won't completely die if I use very little throttle, but the pressure drops to 0-1 and I can see that the clear filter near the carb is emptying of fuel. Initially I thought it was vapor lock (even though it felt like it was happening very quickly to be that), so I rerouted the fuel lines away from heat. I also replaced the pump because it was weeping, still have the issue.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: SM 465 to NV4500 Question

« Last post by Mike81K10 on July 11, 2026, 08:42:02 pm »

Shifty, I believe the 4l80e is an automatic transmission. Correct me if I am wrong! I was wanting to stay with my manual/standard Transmission if possible.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: SM 465 to NV4500 Question

« Last post by Mike81K10 on July 11, 2026, 08:38:13 pm »

When you say the tunnel cover would have to be modified for length, are you saying I would have to cut a new hole (move the hole for the shifter or actually the cover itself would need to be lengthened. That of course would mean the floor board as well.

The SM465 has to go eventually because of its limitations on the highway, I still want my ability to off road and tow when needed. I prefer a manual/standard transmission but could go automatic is needed. Any suggestions on the best way to go would be appreciated Captkaos, or anyone else. I am not very knowledgable when it comes to transmissions other than changing out clutches and minor maintenance.

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Electrical / Re: TCC lockup pin location

« Last post by Captkaos on July 11, 2026, 01:13:50 pm »

cool thanks for the feedback.  The X vs X max are much different however: the X Max will do Drive By Wire and Automatic trans control