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NV-4500 Manual Transmission

NV-4500 Manual Transmission

New Venture Transmissions for both Dodge and Chevy Trucks

The New Venture 4500 (NV-4500) is a heavy-duty manual transmission designed for Dodge or Chevrolet Trucks. The NV-4500 manual transmission is a top-loading five-speed transmission with a cast iron case, aluminum top cover, and dual PTO ports. It features all helical gears and is fully synchronized.

We sell Rebuilt NV-4500 Manual Transmissions; they will work like new and save you a ton of money! Guaranteed Will Not Leak, Squeak, Moan, Or Groan!. All units are professionally Rebuilt & Dyno Tested by the Experienced Staff at High Gear Transmission.

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  • Conversions

    Now available, NV-4500s, for that special conversion you need. Call us for details!

    We offer and have done a lot of conversions for the NV-4500 to a Chevy V8 for the Jeep Wrangler, a Chevy V8 in the front, 5.3 Mtr, and a Dana 300 Jeep Transfer Case in the back.

  • Chevy and Dodge Gear Ratios

    Chevy Gear Ratios: (First-Fifth) (6.34, 3.44, 1.71, 1.00, 0.73), (R: 6.34)

    Dodge Gear Ratios: (First-Fifth) (5.61, 3.04, 1.67, 1.00, 0.74), (R: 5.61)

  • Variations

    The New Venture 4500 (NV-4500) Manual Transmission has two different variations. The New Venture 4500 (NV4500) is found in GMC & Dodge trucks. The bell-housing pattern for 1993-1994 GM versions is unique from the later (1995-) GM and Dodge units. The 1993 and 1994 Chevy versions have a lower first gear of 6.34:1 and an unsynchronized reverse gear. Transmissions after this period have a higher 5.61 low ratio and reverse gear synchronization.

    Input shafts for the GM and Dodge units have 10 splines with 1-1/8″ diameter. GM shafts stick out their usual 6-5/8″ while the Dodge units are 7-5/8″ long.

    Make: New Venture Gear
    Length: 18.9″
    Weight: 195 lbs.
    Case: Cast Iron Top
    Cover: Aluminum PTO
    Ports: Both Sides

NV-4500 Manual Transmission Fluid

GM19369226/REDLINE 50504/AMSOIL MTG - 4 QTS+1 OVER

NV-4500 Dyno Test