Author Topic: swap a 4 speed for a 5 speed  (Read 2444 times)

Offline necromonger

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swap a 4 speed for a 5 speed
« on: January 22, 2009, 03:32:13 pm »
i have a 1983 3/4 ton gmc i haul big loads of coal and wood. would the newer 5 speed hold up? the truck has 300hp 350
« Last Edit: January 22, 2009, 03:56:17 pm by necromonger »
new build,1978 chevy 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive 350 4 speed trans.

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Re: swap a 4 speed for a 5 speed
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 04:29:59 pm »
The NV4500 out of a 1Ton will handle it fine.

Offline necromonger

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Re: swap a 4 speed for a 5 speed
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2009, 06:14:46 pm »
Thank you.
new build,1978 chevy 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive 350 4 speed trans.