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Very very good video..and very helpful for me..made me realize how many different ones there are to choose from.. I've been using the nv3500 behide 350's in 40 & 50's rat rod cars and everything has been super easy to make it work perfectly.. the shifter location lands in a good spot..and I use S10/Silverado fluid reservoirs ..and truck pilot bearing

I have a 1955 chevy truck with a 265 v8. Would a nv3500 fit that application? Thx for all the great info...

I’m working on a 1995 HD 3500 tow-truck.. it had a 6.5 diesel but previous owner pulled it out an out a 350 sbc gas n I bought it dead not running.. offer-up ad said transmission problems.. but idk u think it should be working properly with same set up clutch ,pp,tob,flywheel ,pb,. Well I finally got it started n pto of course operates in neutral..equipment seems to work great but my question is .. when I put it in 1st 2nd or 3rd it goes in gear but when I pull the clutch out it don’t move at all . So I dropped it n it’s all in new condition tranny nv4500 looking in tip-top-shape.. all gears go in n out smooth n don’t look damaged at all .. starter need it to be shimmed out so it starts good now no grinds.. but still no movement.. idk I’m gonna put back up with new sleeve cylinder n see if it’ll do .. but can u give me a better option or Opinion.. thxz 👌👌👍👍👍

Gearhead Design I have a 2004 4.8 4wd silverado with the nv3500. my goal is to build something of a sport truck. My main issue is the NV3500 just feels choppy. I'm not sure if maybe the shift tower is bad or what but it has little play in the shifter and the truck only has 62,000 on it. really I'm just looking for a smooth shifting manual 4x4 so if you think a nv3500 is a smooth transmission I will look more into the issues unless you suggest something else. I've also heard the t56 can be adapted to be 4x4 but it was stated it doesn't hold up well with the weight of the truck. Any advice is appreciated and awesome video!

My nv3500 came with a Slave cylinder that’s located outside of the trans can I still use it to hook up to the ls no problem or do I got to put a Hydraulic throw up bearing ? Need help pls !!!!

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I really want to manual swap my sbc (about 350hp) s10. kinda lost in the info. trying to keep a budget. I was thinking of converting a mustang T5 but should I just get a gm t5? what about a s10 NV3500. I dunno. T56 prices are stupid

I have a 1998 C1500 4.3L with a NV3500. I need to replace the clutch (all components). It appears the transmission can be separated from the bell housing, am I correct? Or, should I drop the transmission and bell housing as one unit? Any info on how tall the bell housing is? Kinda worried about being able to get the truck up in the air enough to have enough clearance to get it from under the truck? Thanks for any info.

Can I put nv3500 on a 454 motor???

I have a 1985 t5 out of a comaro . can I run a older bell housing and fly wheel/ clutch with it .and it's a 1976 350 engine thanks

So are the S10 nv3500 any weaker? Input shaft the same? Other than shifter placement are they otherwise the same?

Do u have any lt1 t56 steel bellhousing for sale

I have a 400 small block and i want the 6 speed because i have the muncie 4speed transmission in mine which one would i use

Any idea how much bigger the NV4500 is compared to the NV3500? Im wanting to swap in a NV4500 with a 5.3 in my 92 Sonoma.

Hey man I have a nv3500 in my Chevy right now do u think I can bolt on a big block like a 454

I has a s-10 with 4.3v6 4wd Auto... I want to convert it to a 2wd with manual 5speed. Can you show me a list of parts that I will need to source? I'm about 90% sure it's a zr2, if that makes any diff. Mostly doing this conversion for gas millage. It's just going to be a beater truck.

Hey man great video but I don’t e a question for you, that nv3500 looks to be a great option for my nova but what would be the best option for a hydraulic throw out bearing if I could find that transmission

I have a 93 Sierra with a 4.3 5 speed. I’m wanting to do a 350 sbc with a mild cam, headers and other small upgrades. How can I reinforce the 5 speed so that’ll handle some burnouts and what not

I have a 1979 Chevy El Camino that I’m planning on doing ls swap, I already have a Lq4 6.0 so that’s what im using . The car is originally manual and I want to keep that way. I’m still not sure what transmission to use, do you have any suggestions or recommendations for this project? Thank you

I'm still confused on what I have it a 2004 single cab work truck with a 5 speed 4x4 with the floor transfer case and it has 4 high 2 high and a really low 4 low.

I want to use an nv3500 from an S10 behind my 5.3 in my 83 C10. Do I use the slave cylinder and throw out bearing from the S10?

So I have a 1999 Silverado 1500 5.3 4x4 4l60e, and have rebuilt the tranny once, I really want a manual, and am willing to sacrifice 4x4 for rwd summer Truck. Any sggestions?

Can the output shaft on the larger “Duramax” trans be changer to fit earlier transfer cases? Thanks

So what would be recommended for a Chevy C3500? I feel like the T56 would handle the power and toureuq of the Big Block 454.

NV4500 2wd from a 1993 c2500, in a s-10 4.3v6, 4wd auto. Convert to a 2wd and manual. Can this be done and what all is involved?

i have a 03 silverado that i’m manual swapping. its got a 4.8. i found a nv3500 from a 96 c1500, my question is would it work? or would i have to modify

So I have a 1969 c10 with a 350 sbc I bought a nv3500 but now sure what else I would need to do to complete the swap

i got an all orginal 94 Silverado with a NV3500.. I Think im gonna run one behind my 383 stroker in my C10.. I will need the strength, what would you prefer trans wise based from your video?

I have an nv3500 from a 94 k2500...its a 4wd with 32 spline with a np241c transfer case

Hey GH Dezign, This is really great info! Thank you for going to the effort and sharing your knowledge here. Just a couple of things; There is no way the SM465 (CH-465) has the same shifter to bell-housing (face / back of engine) measurement as a NV4500 or ZF6 S6-650. I have a ZF6 S6-650 sitting in my garage waiting to go into my 89 1ton square-body dually. It is 15.75” as you say. I do not have a SM465 here to measure up; it must be a lot less through looking at the factory cutout impression in the truck’s transmission tunnel. I don’t have a NV4500 here either. If it is the same measurement as the ZF6 S6-650, that’s good to know and a help for this swap. 2nd thing and you may be just the man to ask this. I am mounting the ZF6 S6-650 to the original TBI 454 L19 (IV Mark 4, 2 PC seal). What flywheel pilot gearing and clutch Assy do I need? What I do know; the trans input shaft is 10 spline Ø1.375”and I will have to use a concentric slave cylinder. That’s about it. Thanks for your help! Cheers, Grant.

can't find the 3500 length online and remembered you did a comparison, thank you for this info

Hey I just stumbled across this video and it was super helpful. I do have a few questions though. I currently have a 1996 6.5l td bolted to a sm465 to a np205. The starter is interfering with the flywheel. What flywheel should I be using with this setup? Also I am interested in swapping in a nv4500 at some point and I wanted to know how much work that would be to convert? Do I need any adapter plates? Thanks!

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How could you forget about the NV 4500. How!!

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I’m getting a 98 k1500 5.7 I’m wondering what would the BEST 4wd manual would be for durability and reliability.

Amazing video

Great video. Thanks for all the information.

Some 10 years ago I lucked out and found a low miles '95 Formula TA with the LT1 and T56 in a local pull it yard. I picked up the trans, flywheel, and clutch dirt cheap, but it's still in the parts bin waiting for the answer...I refuse to use the pull clutch and want to use an internal hydraulic throwout. Are aftermarket parts the solution? Edit: This would used with either a 2 piece or 1 piece rear seal, I've got both. The LT1 flywheel I believe is the same balance as a Vortec 5.7 1996-2002.

yeah i have an early nv4500 that im going to swap my nv3500 LS swap for but i cannot find an external slave cylinder bellhousing for the life of me. my truck is already setup for the external slave since it already has an early nv3500 in it so i really just want to keep the stock clutch stuff. But any ideas where i can buy a bellhousing like that or something similar?

Exactly info I needed

The trans with the purple bell housing, is that an nv3500??

any reason why someone would put a T5 behind a LS? Headers and 10.5" tires will have youll be replacing it in no time

I want to do a 5.3 w nv3500 out of a v6 sierra 2wd on a obs gmc… i need help with harness options all stand alones ive seen are only for t56 ??

My favorite one is the SM465

The k1500 4x4 trucks had nv3500's in them with an external slave. Some call them a getrag, but in all truth and actuality, they're still a nv3500. 99 and 2000 1st gen nbs trucks used an nv3500 with the 4.8-5.3 trucks as well. Very rare to find though.

Hello I got a 98 k2500 5.7 auto …what manual transmission I can use from what year or whatever I need help am stuck….

Hey man I have a 2007 silverado single cab shortbed and it has a 4.3v6 with 5 speed transmission but i am not sure what transmission I have and if I could use it for a 5.3 engine I am thinking to put...I appreciate it if you can help me out thanks

Any help doing a v8 5.7 swap on my 99 chevy s10, I want to keep it a manual transmission. I have the nv1500 in the s10 now. Can I keep that transmission or what transmission do I need to get?

2003 4.8 nv3500 trans with manual tcase to a 2005 5.3 and a push button tcase. (Was a 4l60e) looking at swapping my L60 out for the 5spd and still use my tcase that has a push button. I’m wanting to know if the splines are the same between the two. Both trucks are 1/2 tons. Haven’t yet pulled them apart to look and was trying to take some steps saving wait time on parts if they can or can’t bolt up. Thanks

Please help. What manual transmission/transfer case combo for 750+ hp big block Chevy. Going in an 81-87 square body.

Hey I have a 91 gmc sonoma 4x4 automatic. Which transmission you think would be best as far as a manual transmission? 🤔

will a 4.8 or 5.3 swap into a nv3500 4wd 1995 S10 without too much trouble?

What would you use if you wanted to but a gearbox in a chevy exspress with a 6.0..would love to have a manual van.

Which would perform better and be more reliable for a 5.3 4wd 03-06 silverado? Nv3500 or nv4500?

I have an 03 mustang t5 that i wanna mate to an ls would this be the same concept as the video or will i run into input shaft issues

I hv a question iam about 2 do a engine & tranny swap into a 96 s-10 iam putting a 2000 ls1 and t56 tranny in my questin is will my tans shifter come out in the same hole as my 2.2 four banger and the i belive is the nv 1500 tranny my name is steve.

Are what I need to do that . Thank for any information

hello y have a suburban 1500 99 y want to make it manual tramicion she has a 5.7 motor wich one you recomend me to buy for my proyect

Will they work on a 454 . Idk if that’s a silly question but I need it answer

It’s posible to swap manual transmission to automatic on a Chevy 94?

Can you put a sm465 behind an ls?

where are you seeing $300 nv3500S? only ones i can find are double that at least

So I want to swap my t5 transmission to the lt1 t56 I know you saying they both use hydraulic put what did you mean by the pull style clutch and would I have to change my clutch and flywheel. Also Would I also have to change my master and slave clutch cylinder or would they be compatible

Do you know if there was a zf6 available in a 2wd version?

i am about to put a t5 behind my 4.3 ,, i have the 153 tooth flywheel .. will that work ?

I appreciate your videos! Tons of information and knowledge! I was wondering if you could help me out with a build? I have a 2014 Jeep JK (AEV BRUTE) Gladiator with a 6.4 / 392 ci currently running an Nag1 A580 transmission (which I've had computer issues from the conversion) . I'm looking to convert to a 6 speed transmission with AWD and delete the current transfer case. My future plans are to are around 1000 HP let me know what you think!

Need some help got a 1979 malibu g body factory 4 speed Saginaw 350 sbc and got an ls1 gto t56 I wanna swap in.

Thanks for the info I have a c20 with a 4 speed and I want a 5 speed in there and this helps out a lot !! I’m assuming I have an sm465 but I’ll have to double check. Been doing my research and this helps a lot.

What is your opinion on the NV4500?

I'm planning to get v6 standard silverado, single cab and put that 5.3 in it. I've heard thevtrans will hold. Should I put a dual disc in it. Got any info I may need ?

Front wheel drive automatic!!!.....all that's available🥸

It took me too long to realize you were talking about the gen 2 LT1 and not Gen 5 engines.

I have a 94 s10 2wd and the transmission is the nv3500 and it’s bad went and bought one off marketplace and found out it’s the wrong one my shifter is up further the one I bought is 2 far back as well as some other small issues that won’t work on my truck

Hi this video was awesome....I'm in middle of a project would you please help me out on the parts pls since I live in the middle East...I'm doing a LS swap on toyota pickup hilux 1991 and looking for a manual transmission with 4wd...appreciate the feedback 🙏

No I'm near chicago

Thank you for this!

Is all great data! But I still cant figure what combination of parts will need to make my 01 express van 5.7 l to a manual 4x4 front SAS....😢 I know you're the right man to ask

Awesome video. I’m in the middle of doing a 5.3 LS in my 91 S10. I want to keep it manual. Don’t want to break the bank so thought about using the nv3500. If you have any suggestions that would be great. Thanks in advance…

Hey I’m trying to figure out which trans I could swap my 05 Denali to to make it 6 speed manual but keep it awd

Best 6 speed manual to pair with an LS 5.3??

What’s in my 2002 gmc 5 spd 4x4. 4.3v6

So what about a nv3500 behind a duramax?? Or t56 for that matter?? Input shaft bearing same size as the zf6??

86 305 going into my 68c10 should i use the nv3500

Good evening bro which 1 do I need for my 93 5.7?

Thank you for the video

It is possible to put a LT1 T56 behind ls engine with the stock bellhousing? If it is, what kind of flywheel and press do I need to do so? Thanks

Has anyone figured out a way to swap an LT-1 6 speed behind and LS engine yet?

Awesome video, lot of useful information. I am curious if this also applies to gen 4 ls stuff? I have a 2014 2500hd with the 6.0 (l96), I would love to put a zf6 in there when the 6l90 goes. It’s a bummer I can’t use the tcase that’s in there. But a earlier ls flywheel and pilot bearing would work?

Really appreciate the video I was debating on a nv3500 I didn't realize the shifter was that close to the bell housing

I'm Jealous you even found a chevy ZF6

Hey bud i have a jeep wrangler with a 350 small block swap and broke my transmission trying to find out what transmission is on it already pulled it out but having trouble finding what it is

Does nv3500 fit on 350 5.7 ?

What about the nv4500. I got one behind a 454. I love it.

Very useful info. Im planning doing a turbo 5.3 pony truck and want it to be manual. Im sure i will need to watch this again as i move forward

You are missing the ZF 6 spd trans from the C4 Corvette

Dont waste time putting a t5 behind a big block....the t5 wont last long at all nor even a world class t5

I'm swapping a 1996 5.7l vortec into my 1976 c10 with a Saginaw 3spd, but I was wondering if I could swap the 3spd out for something like the nv3500. Would it drop right in using the same bellhousing, drive shaft and mounts as the Saginaw?

I built a mild 350 for my 1993 c1500 2wd and am gonna manual swap it. The 4l60e is old, tired, and doesn’t like the extra 100+ft/lbs of tq the new engine has over the old one. I had a custom 650cfm TBI built for it that’s ready for boost, and will be swapping over my OBD1 computer to the flash tuning system from dynamic EFI. Right now it’s about 320hp and 400+tq, with boost it should be around 475hp and 490tq. (Estimates from my tuner) I originally wanted to nv4500 swap it but I cannot find one for a good price, even the ones in need of a rebuild are well over $1,000. I can easily find sm465’s in good condition for under $1,000 though. How is the performance of an sm465 vs the nv4500? Not worried about highway manners too much. It’s gonna be driven on backroads and around town mostly, with a quick highway jaunt occasionally.

Hi, I have a 79 k10 with a 250, SM465. Will the bell-housing work with a 350 swap?