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Ok guys what manual trans will work behind a 6.0 4x4? How about a 6 speed? Also what will the pcm think of a manual tran just retune it? Dose anyone have a good link auto to manual swap in a 2000 fullsize 4x4? Oh and has anyone efer put a shifter in the center consal where the cup holders are? Thank guys
Quik has his shifter in the center console. Looks BA in my opinion
yeah just seen that oh pt.net it is nice looking. Im still looking for a 4x4 write up.
i no there are 5.3 4x4 5 speed so its possible
And the Regencys had 4.8s with a 5spd. It's possible for sure. Hopefully George will chime in on here and give you a rundown of what's needed.
The NV4500 was factory behind 6.0's and in 4x4's. The 6 speed you're thinking of is the t56 and will not work in a 4wd.
Do you know what was in the 1/2 ton. My truck is only a 1/2 and dont want to swap out the T-case.Quote:
Originally Posted by sleeper1500
IIRC, the old 6cyl manual trannys were NV2500s. I recommend the NV4500 for a v8.
I own an '01 2500HD (2wd) with the cast iron case NV4500, many were aluminum BTW. The early 8.1's and Duramax were available with 6 spd manuals.
There fixed it for ya, the half tons were NV3500's. I hate mineQuote:
Originally Posted by pl4yboy
a t56 would work with a devorsed tcase and custom shafts
There is no NV2500 and there is a G after V in the 3500 and 4500. NVG stands for New Venture Gear.
George has a T56 and it does not work in a 4WD.
And the divorced tcase is a terrible idea
Yeah, that's a 70's Dodge thing.....neither is good and together it's disaster.
Not that there's anything wrong with 70's Dodge trucks.
Yeah, they're so good they're still everywhere. :lol:
Thanks for correcting. I should have searched before I posted. My bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by GasGuzzler
i never sead it was a good idea just that it would work i dont see a reason for doin to a m/t 4x4 unless you wona do hard launches but if you plan on that you wont have a tcase for long
Transfer cases will take a hell of a beating, more so then any other part.
true
i dont think they made any 5.3 4x4 manual trucks. I tried to buy one in 02 and the dealer told me the manual only came with a 4.8 2x4 or a 2500hd truck. just wondering. why do you want a manual? I love manual trucks, ive had them forever, but i just converted mine to auto from all the issues I was having.
iv seen 5.3 manual 4x4s only in scsb tho
Lord Aries posted a big write up on conversion from automatic to manual on his 5.3 Avalanche 4WD in the Avalanche forum. He looked at NV3500, NV4500, and ZF S6-650. He went with the ZF6, added work, added weight, added cost, but good report on performance and monster durability. Also has some hindsight recommendations. Worth a read.
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Chevy Avalanche Fan Club 6-Speed Manual Transmission Swap
whats the difference in 3500 and 4500
it is a NVG3500
I want a manual because i like the feel of peformance. Ive been doing lots of reading and from what ive read the 3500 and 4500 are not performance trans anyhow. I have a 4x4 and like the idea of all wheel drive. nice in the winter. I just want a kick but dd, street only hit the strip once or twice a year.
if you wont awd do the tcase swap to to awd i dont think its a good idea to go 6 speed but if you insist you could do the devorsed tcase not a good idea but it would be unique
I dont need the 6 speed just thinking a 5 speed would be cool and im in need of a new tranny soon. im thinking the 4500 is the way to go the gear ratios are almost the same as my 4l60 with a granny gear (wich i dont think i will ever use). I will keep my Tcase.
Gear splits and shift throws are awful on the 3500 and the 4500 has a granny 1st that is unusable in any performance arena other than weird truck pulling rock crawling stuff.
if you wont performance go t56 but it will prob brake alot without an integrated tcase i say stay auto and just get a 4l80e with a shift kit and a stall and be happy
the 5 spd. that they put in the regencys is trash...can't hold any power i wanna say it's the 3500 but idr to be honest i don't even think it can handle a stock 6.0
plus it shifts like a tractor and the ratio difference is spread wider than Tyler's moms legs.
Its so true...:point:Quote:
Originally Posted by sleeper1500
im on my second one in my regency and after this one goes out im going to put auto trans in it ....even if you put a good clutch it doesnt matter i have the spec 3 ..pluse i can t find a short throw for it even though Joe Gibbs claims to have a hurst short throw in theres??Quote:
Originally Posted by 2004RST
im my truck from 2st to 3rd is almost 8in in total movement
hurst makes a short throw that almost everyone sells...summit...jegs...i think you can even get it from autozone or advance auto parts...my question is if you blew ur first one up why would you get another one? why not t-56 it & call it a day? just my .02 and if you do go auto. make sure you go 80e if youre planning powerQuote:
Originally Posted by FullsizeRST
right now im making like 480 or something with out the bottle so i think im all ready making a little power and the reaso i put in the same trans is because i got it from the dealer as a replacement
and as far as the short throw i couldnt find one but it has been about a year since i last looked for one
i called joe gibs and hurst a year or two ago and they didnt have a part # to give me
did you put one in yours???
i just looked at your pics in you sig and we made almost the same box in the center console (kinda weird)lol
EDIT .....i just looked again man thanks like i said its been a weil since if looked...they might have had them before but i might not have seen them ....o well
even with the T56 it isnt all that cut up to be. its pure fun but for anytype of drag racing the combination of weight, power just isnt that best idea. i hate how the pedal swoops down instead of actually being forward and back.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2004RST
I put a ZF-S6-650 (that's a 6-speed manual for those of you that don't know) in my Z71 Avalanche when I put the built 6.7L in. The shifter throw isn't too bad, but can be a little tricky if you're not used to it. My only problem now is trying to get the "D" on the dash to "N" so I can use "4LO". Looks like I'll be tearing into it again.