Re: Ram 5 speeds... whats the difference?
[Re: Chilort]
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12/31/12 01:40 AM
12/31/12 01:40 AM
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superbeeman69
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My cousin did a 360 swap in a 3.9 shorty, the 3500 is held together with 2 tie straps at the moment. Still, it hauls azz. Try and find a 4500, I've heard some 318 trucks were made with 4500s, probably 4x4s but I've never personally seen one. Good luck!
1970 FM3 Coronet 440, 1971 FJ6 Dude D100
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Re: Ram 5 speeds... whats the difference?
[Re: Lmopar69]
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12/31/12 02:28 AM
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blown340
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Unless its a 4x4 or you are doing a ton of heavy towing I don't agree with the above calls for the 4500 over the 3500. The 4500 has a granny first, so unless you are towing or off roading its really only a 3 speed + overdrive. The NV3500 has a 4:1 first so its still pretty deep, but is actually useable on the street. The 3500 also shifts nicer and is actually pretty sporty with the hurst shifter setup. In a 2wd application, especially a fairly light vehicle like a 46 dodge, the 3500 will be plenty strong with a street 360 unless you are planning big slicks and drag launches. That said, if youare planning big slicks and drag launches you really really wouldn't want the 4500 either! So I guess what I'm trying to say is, tell us more about the project and what your goals are and it will be easier to recommend a trans. -Jon
70 challenger convertible. 340/5 speed. blown, intercooled, efi, blah blah blah
71 valiant scamp 318/A833OD/AC/PS
00 dakota RC 4.7L 5 spd autoX'r. SRT10/T56 swap in process
73 W200 Power wagon, PTO winch, 4 spd
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Re: Ram 5 speeds... whats the difference?
[Re: blown340]
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12/31/12 07:20 PM
12/31/12 07:20 PM
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Lmopar69
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Project is a 46 Dodge truck. 2wd, boxed frame, IFS, 8 3/4" rear, "street rod" type build. Power will be either a EFI 360 magnum or a LA 360. Nothing crazy, just a nice driver with a bit of oomph under the hood.
I'd love a Richmond or similar 5 or 6 speed, but, Army pay isnt quite good enough for that. So, NV 3500 it is. Just trying to find out the differences between them before I purchase. I will buy an entire vehicle just to make it easy to swap out.
Laine.
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Re: Ram 5 speeds... whats the difference?
[Re: Lmopar69]
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01/01/13 12:52 AM
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superbeeman69
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I'm gonna say no as well, cept if the box is from a 4x4 then I'd check part numbers just to be sure. Is there anything on the cases to determine one from the other? Spline count? PN?
1970 FM3 Coronet 440, 1971 FJ6 Dude D100
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