Been thinking about it for awhile any info on what to look for or what to be aware of when I do it would be helpful

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93 x cab LE 4x4
Automatic, Borgeson Shaft, hybird 35/40, 16cm nonWG, 366 spring, DDP fuel Pin, maxed on the fuel screw, DDP 50ml, 4" exaust, ASA 1st Gen. Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, pyro Gauge (pre turbo)

i did it. I bought another truck with the getrag to swap from. no big deal really. why do you want to swap??

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1992 w250, 366 spring, getrag, boost pyro gauges, fuel screw all the way, denny-t pin, hx35 12cm

if you're going to go through the hassle of an auto to manual swap why not go straight to an nv4500? Unless of course it's just a matter of saving some coin, which is understandable.

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1991.5 W250 3.55 Auto CTD. DDP4, modified DennyT pin, 366, He351, 4" turbo back straight pipe, bumped timing. ~ 251.4hp/562.5 tq corrected
Borgeson shaft, Amsoil 4091 air filter, home-made intake, Amsoil 5W-30 synth. w/ bypass.
2 Sam 14:14 "Like water spilled out on the ground which cannot be recovered, so we must die; But God does not take away life. Instead, He devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from Him."

either way in my opinion going from auto to manual is ALWAYS a good call and worth the effort everytime!

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1992 W250 LE 4x4 5-speed Cummins, Pump Cranked, Denny T Stage II, Dual 5inch Aussie Stacks, Internal Regulated Alternator, Mickey Thompson Rims, Warn Lock-Outs, Autometer Boost And Pyro, Peterbilt Steering Shaft, Converted to Dual Batteries, 34lbs. boost.

Planning to do a lot of work this winter!

I tow a 5th wheel and I feel towing with a stick is better.

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93 x cab LE 4x4
Automatic, Borgeson Shaft, hybird 35/40, 16cm nonWG, 366 spring, DDP fuel Pin, maxed on the fuel screw, DDP 50ml, 4" exaust, ASA 1st Gen. Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, pyro Gauge (pre turbo)

I would like to know the differance in swaping between the get and the nv4500

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93 x cab LE 4x4
Automatic, Borgeson Shaft, hybird 35/40, 16cm nonWG, 366 spring, DDP fuel Pin, maxed on the fuel screw, DDP 50ml, 4" exaust, ASA 1st Gen. Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, pyro Gauge (pre turbo)

I think the NV4500 shifts nicer but they both have their little batch of issues.

Getrag is a good trans. But finding a donor 4x4 truck or ALL the necessary parts is nearly impossible because every other 4x4 automatic guy is looking for the same swap......

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,Brandon, yea i'm 15 in 10th grade, so what? :D

Dad's- 05 QCSB 4x4 auto, k&n filter, edge juice w/att. , Cat delete, Banks muffler 4"
ours-
91.0 D250,5 spd, 3.54LS,project restoration
93 D250, 5spd, 3.54, 350k, 3200 spring, pin turned, power screw +1 turn, timing adv. 3/16
91.0 D250,727,3.07...-SOLD to "JustRamIt"
92 D350 Cab chassis, 5spd SOLD

Best upgrade I did so far. The getrag doesn't like to be shifted fast but I tow pretty heavy and no complaints. I had a donor truck as well and did the swap in a little less than 12hr.

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Load it Like a Boxcar and Drive it Like a Stock Car

1990 W-250, 172K, 45K on CTD, 727 to Getrag conversion, 3.07's to 4.11's, Stans 4" w/ muffler delete, 2nd gen seats, molested injection pump, Autometer Z-Series Pyro and Boost Gauges, BHAF w/Outerwears, 2.5" Skyjacker lift, homemade gooseneck hitch, 285 Cooper STT's

1977 D250, 4x4, blueprinted and balanced 440w/lots of fast parts, NP435, 2.5" exhaust w/Flowmasters, 33x10.50R15 BFGs, still has orginal floor pans!

I'll take a $800 Getrag over a free NV4500 any day. Overfill the Getrag, and it will outlast the NV4500, plus oil is MUCH less expensive. The Getrag is stock, so there are no parts to swap in and out, no conversion adaptors to buy.....

Dont lug the Getrag, esp when towing.
Keep the oil level up.
Enjoy long life and dependability.

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1993 W250 xcab, built auto, near stock engine. Gauges and upgrades coming soon
I'll keep my money, my liberty, and my guns. You can have the change.

Oh really? How big is your 5er? I've never had any problems towing mine, even with the stock transmission, but it's a small 5th wheel... 5000 unloaded, 7500 max load.

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-John-

1992 Dodge Power Ram 250, PATC transmission, Suncoast billet flexplate, TC and VB, ASA modifieds intake with AFE filter, Mag-Hytec DD pan and rear differential cover, Boost, EGT, Trans Temp gauges, 366 spring, Low Pressure Piston LP, Denny T fuel pin, Timing bumped 3/16", fuel screw turned up, DDP4's, HE351CW Turbo, custom 4" DP & exhaust, PS intercooler, & cooler tubez..

Shooting for 350-400 whp

Find someone who OWNS a NV4500 that can compare it to a G360. Judge for yourself the differance between the two. I think you'll find the 4500 with the 5th gear nut fixed, a better tranny. Just my .02

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04 QCSB 2500. Smarty.Opies MITUSA.Opie's Bypass. Marine valve cover. ATS exhaust manifold. Boost.Pyro. RP gauges. 5 inch ex. Willy's intake 06 turbo w/boost elbow ARP studs. Springs
coming. SB DD and twins coming soon. SOLD New ride.91 with 68000 miles. Bought from the first owner.....Children, should be seen.Not heard...

i goose neck empty is 7500 lbs, put 8 ton on that and see where your automatic is.

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Pickup #1 1991 w250, 5spd, reg cab, now intercooled 3rd gen style, afc lever MIA, lucas POD's, timed to head, piston pump, hx-35/12, 3" tubes,BHAF 2790, jacobs brake, luk pro gold cluch, 4" exhaust from dp, summit regulator @ 16psi, pyrometer, flatbed, 304,000 miles

Pickup #2 1993 w250, IC, auto, reg cab, billet conveter, steel planitaries, bone stock motor, 158,000 miles flatbed

Pickup #3 1993 Nissan hardbody, 2.4l 4cyd, 5spd, 325/60/15 bfg's

"feelin lucky punk" clint eastwood

My 5er is 6800 unloaded, I want a more positive feel when I tow. I'm old and I'm done screwing around with autos for now!!!!!I have put time and money in the auto in there now but it's still mostly stock except the converter and valve body. I'm just waiting for the whole thing to drop out. I think the swap would be the best thing I could do to the old girl. Now to find a doner!!!!!!!!

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93 x cab LE 4x4
Automatic, Borgeson Shaft, hybird 35/40, 16cm nonWG, 366 spring, DDP fuel Pin, maxed on the fuel screw, DDP 50ml, 4" exaust, ASA 1st Gen. Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, pyro Gauge (pre turbo)

Rifleman- I've driven some 2ndGen NV4500s, and am not impressed. They cost more, are finicky about what oil is put in them, and one has the issue of converting and fabbed, cobbled parts. The 2 or 3 I've driven didnt have near as positive a feel when going into and out of gear, either, but it could have been wear.

The only POSSIBLE advantage I can see is the NV4500 will tolerate faster shifting, but why is that such a big deal? Especially when towing, and you arent likely to be moving super fast anyway? It's a MANUAL tranny, shift it like a medium duty truck transmission, not a Mazda, and all will be well.

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1993 W250 xcab, built auto, near stock engine. Gauges and upgrades coming soon
I'll keep my money, my liberty, and my guns. You can have the change.

Greg, check your PM's when you get a chance.

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1993 Dodge W250 Club Cab LE 4x4, H1C w/16cm, Hughes 15XFM torque converter, mild-performance built A518, "free-flow" exhaust, 3200 gsk, M&H "M5" fuel pin, KDP secured, gooseneck hitch, Donaldson BHAF/custom air intake, Alcoa 16x7 aluminum wheels, Isspro boost/trans/pyro/tach gauges, 2nd gen column shifter conver., rear bench seat conver., TPS-"Pot" conver., 2.5" front suspension lift, and rear air bags.