5 Speed?

ta TACO · Post by **ta TACO** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:08 pm

Is there a 5 speed manual transmission that will bolt up to a 360? I looked in the tech, but it talked about 3 and 4 speeds. It is also under construction still. Sorry for the dumb question

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Davin.

This is for the truck below.

ultraranger · Post by **ultraranger** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:48 pm

The NV4500 seems to possibly work for either 4x2 or 4x4 older Ford pickup applications with an FE big-block (with adapter/modifications).

http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... =9&t=34103

HIO Silver · Post by **HIO Silver** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:33 pm

TKO-500 and a QuickTime bell housing.. not cheap. It'll run ya about $2800 plus a clutch and potentially having to shorten the driveshaft.

ta TACO · Post by **ta TACO** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:30 am

$2800! Damn! OK, so, are the only factory options a 4 speed? I was reading what's on here and see that my factory choices are the NP-435, T-18 or the T-19. I see that the NP-435 does have lower gearing. Is this a practical choice for today's road speeds? I understand that the gears I have in my diff play a big part in this. I want to use my truck to haul my rock crawler to the trails and go to the dump. Other than that, it would mostly be used as a DD. Any input is appreciated.

Davin.

71PA_Highboy · Post by **71PA_Highboy** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:44 am

I think the NV-3550 would probably work too... Intended for lighter vehicles, but if you fell you gotta do it, then you probably can...

TNIceWolf · Post by **TNIceWolf** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:02 am

ta TACO wrote:$2800! Damn! OK, so, are the only factory options a 4 speed? I was reading what's on here and see that my factory choices are the NP-435, T-18 or the T-19. I see that the NP-435 does have lower gearing. Is this a practical choice for today's road speeds? I understand that the gears I have in my diff play a big part in this. I want to use my truck to haul my rock crawler to the trails and go to the dump. Other than that, it would mostly be used as a DD. Any input is appreciated.

Davin.

The NP 435 is indeed pretty low geared. Mine annoys the crap out of me in stop and go traffic sometimes. Out on the open road once you get into high gear it will let my one ton run 70 mph fairly comfortably. Meaning that with the 4:11 gears in the Dana 70 rear it doesnt really sound like the engine is coming up through the hood but you can tell its spinning pretty darn fast. The real advantage is its ability to get a very heavy load moving easily and keep it moving without much strain. Its definately gonna cost you some extra fuel to run one.

hedz · Post by **hedz** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:05 pm

nv4500 gets my vote. i'm looking to buy one.

48prerunner · Post by **48prerunner** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:03 pm

You can use a t-5 if you get he adapter and have the right bell housing but don't think it will last long behind a 360 390. I love my tremec.

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