Well about a week ago i ended up getting a newer cummins since i will be doing a lot of long distance travelling and wonted something comfortable. The first time i test drove it i was in love with the NV4500. So.....i called a buddy of mine from the local wreckers and he said he's got a fully rebuilt one with bellhousing, adaptor plate, hyraulics, and starter all for $1300. I think i'm gona go for it and put one in the first gen. I can only imagine how it will be in the first gen.


On a side note the second gen in just a dog compared to the first gen. But it is stock........now the first gen becomes a full out PLAY truck.

I also got a 3.54 posi going in it this week as well so i might have to try some donuts out

 

Not sure what you are asking but if it is on upgrade. Changed mine out
over 100k ago and have never been sorry. Suggest you deal w/5th gear before you install in truck. R C

 

What did you like so much about the NV4500? you might wanna thing about putting in a shift kit before you put it in your first gen it will make it even more fun to drive and better times at the track

 

what years did they have a fifth gear problem, cuz i havea 01 nv4500 about to go in my truck and was wondering if there was apoint where i would get lucky and not have to worry about that problem?

 

Shift kit for a NV4500???????? Thought shift kits were only for auto's

The fifth gear is already dealt with. From what i understand it is a upgraded nut on the fifth gear.

The tranny was very nice to shift compared to the getrag..... and made wayyyyy less noise.

 

well......
i just did the conversion in my 93 not quite done yet but have driven it
i have a lot of pictures if you like p.m. me your address and i will send
the...plus i may know some one who might want the getrag if you want
to sell it and recover some of your money i did my conversion with out
a kit so it sounds like you would be dong the same as i did.
plus you will need a 2nd gen starter

 

i almost forgot
if you do this go get 2 allen head bellhousing bolts
for the top it is neer impossable to get the upper
bolts tight with a wrench or socket but a ball tipped
allen socket would work nicely if you have any questions
please feel free to ask

 

Sorry I meant to say short shifter

 

i do have the short shifter ...pretty nice