Upgrade your Dodge NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion Kits
Dodge 3500 series pickup trucks between 1994 and
later models with NV4500 5 speed transmissions are candidates for our new conversion
package. At last a real heavy duty transmission to work with your Cummins engine.
Our kit offers heavy duty performance with improved ratios plus an additional 6th
gear.
If your 5 speed transmission is showing signs of not being capable of keeping
up with your Cummins engine and/or you need the additional gear to provide extra
performance, this New Venture upgrade unit is for you. This 6 speed unit is
available for 2WD and 4WD applications, we can also a clutch
and flywheel, the new clutch has an 1 3/8" dia. input shaft, the remanufactured
6 speed, kit includes a new bell housing. These remanufactured units have a
12 month 12,000 miles warranty in standard horsepower trucks!
These heavy duty transmission are finding their
way into various applications, below we have listed some of the most popular applications
and conversion kits we offer:
NV 5600's for conversions are no longer available
so we have put together possibly a better solution:
20% increase in fuel economy!
Part Number
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Application
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Kit Price
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Core Charge
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Kit includes the following items:
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NV5600-4WD 1998-2000 |
4 W.D.
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$ 3475.45 plus freight |
$1000.00 (refundable) If your are retuning
an NV4500 you will receive $500.00 back for your core.
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- Transmission
- Transmission to cross-member adapter plate
- Reverse switch harness
- Shift Stick, Shift Knob & Insert
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As a spare part from your local dodge dealers parts department,
the 1999 1/2 and 2000 0/2 version of the transmission, part #52108402 (transmission
only), costs about $6,000 and the 2000 1/2 version, part #52108502AA, will be slightly
higher at about $6,300. |
Part Number
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Application
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Kit Price
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Core Charge
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Kit includes the following items:
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NV5600-4WD 1994-1997 |
4 W.D.
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$ 3475.45 plus freight |
$1000.00 (refundable) If your are retuning
an NV4500 you will receive $500.00 back for your core.
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- Transmission
- Transmission to cross-member adapter plate
- Transfer case mounting kit including linkage bracket
- Reverse switch harness
- Shift Stick, Shift Knob & Insert
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Part Number
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Application
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Kit Price
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Core Charge
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Kit includes the following items:
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NV5600-2WD 1998-2000 |
2 W.D.
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$ 3475.45 plus freight |
$1000.00 (refundable) If your are retuning
an NV4500 you will receive $500.00 back for your core.
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- Transmission
- Transmission to cross-member adapter plate
- Reverse switch harness
- Shift Stick, Shift Knob & Insert
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Our conversion in your Dodge Cummins pick-up trucks requiresthat the Ram be equipped with a 11" crossmember, part number CK5600-11. If youneed to purchase the crossmember and are purchasing our conversion kit your cost
is $265.47. Kit weight with cross member 433 pounds compared to NV4500 @ about 195
pounds.
We offer three different clutch assemblies for this conversionpackage see the following table, prices listed below apply to clutch kits purchased
at the same time as the transmission conversion kits.
DODGE DIESEL CLUTCH
NV5600 TRANSMISSION
YEAR/MODEL |
DESCRIPTION |
PART NUMBER
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PRICE
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DODGE Cummins Rated 215 HP to 350 HP, 1 3/8" diameter
input shaft, 10 spline. |
Higher plate load than OE. Our heavy, hub design floating center
disc extends drivetrain life, but delivers more power using a dual friction organic/feramic
drive disc with marcelled fins, This kit includes disc, pressure plate, kevlar pilot
bearing,, matched drilled 13" flywheel and throw-out bearing. |
SBMU13.1.375 Con-O
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$1098.68
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Lining available to 500 hp and 900 foot pounds of torque. |
We offer a complete line of high performance heavy duty clutchs and flywheels for diesel pickups
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The following table compares transmission gear ratio's between
NV5600 &NV4500:
Ratio Data
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NV-4500
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NV-5600
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- First Gear
- Second Gear
- Third Gear
- Fourth Gear
- Fifth Gear
- Sixth Gear
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- 5.61
- 3.04
- 1.67
- 1.00
- 0.74
- N/A
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- 5.63
- 3.38
- 2.04
- 1.39
- 1.00
- 0.73
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The following information is provide to assist you with
the installation.
Dodge 1998 - 2000 4wd
NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion Information
Dodge 1994 - 1997 4wd
NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion Information
Dodge 1998 - 2000 2wd
NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion Information
Information
Dodge 1998 - 2000 4wd NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion
Installation Tips: You will need to order conversion kit NV5600-4WD
1998-2000 and at least the 05-073SPFT-1 Clutch
Kit Assembly.
A wide cross-member must be used in all NV5600 conversion
applications. The vehicles must be visually inspected for the 11" wide cross-member.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the wide cross-member, please be certain your
vehicle falls within the 1998 and later category. The wide cross-member is available
order part number CK5600-11.
The standard rear mounts currently in your vehicle is the
proper mounts for this conversion. The mount is Dodge part number 52019641 and 5202051AA.
The reverse switch wiring must be lengthened approximately 30 inches, the necessary
extension is provided in our kit.
The shift linkage to the transfer case must be lengthened.
The correct linkage is included in our kit.
No speedometer modifications are necessary as the 1998 and
later Dodge 4wd vehicles use a differential speedometer, and converting to our NV5600
six-speed transmission will not affect the current speedometer readings.
Conversion to the NV5600 requires a new shift stick, shift
knob and shift pattern insert these are included in our kit.
Our kit includes the proper transmission mounting plate to cross member support
bracket, this "no hassle" custom plate places your current drive line
at the proper angle and requires no drive line adjustments. Drive line length
modifications are required on the 4wd NV5600 conversions. The rear shaft must
be shortened about 5 1/2", and the front shaft must be lengthened about
5 1/2". A measurement must be made for each vehicle after the transmission/transfer
case are mounted in final location, as each vehicle may vary due to wheel base
lengths. We can assist you with shortening, lengthening and high speed balancing
your drive line, you purchase our kit and for $100.00 per drive line's plus
return shipping we will inspect and perform shortening and high speed balancing
for you, we will turn your shafts around with in one day of receipt.
We recommend that you use only synthetic oil, GLS5 Rated
10W30 5 quarts. Make sure that unit is full, double check.
To mount your new NV5600 transmission you will need to purchase
a new clutch assembly kit allowing you to use
your existing flywheel and clutch activation hardware. Our high performance clutches
take about the same amount of pressure as the stock units to activate. Be sure to
resurface the flywheel any time you install a new clutch.
The conversion with the installation of the new clutch assembly
should take 8 hours for a skilled mechanic.
Information Dodge 1994 - 1997
4wd NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion
Installation Tips: You will need to order conversion kit NV5600-4WD
1994-1997 and at least 05-073SPFT-1 Clutch
Kit Assembly.
A wide cross-member must be used in all NV5600 conversion
applications. The vehicles must be visually inspected for the 11" wide cross-member.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the wide cross-member, please be certain your
vehicle falls within the 1994 to 1997 category. The wide cross-member is available
order part number CK5600-11.
The standard rear mounts currently in your vehicle is the proper mounts for
this conversion. The mount is Dodge part number 52019641 and 5202051AA should
you need to replace worn mounts.
The reverse switch wiring must be lengthened approximately 30 inches, the necessary
extension is provided in our kit.
The shift linkage to the transfer case must be lengthened.
The correct linkage is included in our kit.
No speedometer modifications are necessary as vehicles use
a differential speedometer, and converting to our NV5600 six-speed transmission will
not affect the current speedometer readings.
Conversion to the NV5600 requires a new shift stick, shift
knob and shift pattern insert these are included in our kit.
Our kit includes the proper transmission mounting plate to cross member support
bracket, this "no hassle" custom plate places your current drive line
at the proper angle and requires no drive line adjustments. Drive line length
modifications are required on the 4wd NV5600 conversions. The rear shaft must
be shortened about 5 1/2", and the front shaft must be lengthened about
5 1/2". A measurement must be made for each vehicle after the transmission/transfer
case are mounted in final location, as each vehicle may vary due to wheel base
lengths. We can assist you with shortening, lengthening and high speed balancing
your drive line, you purchase our kit and for $100.00 per drive line plus return
shipping we will inspect and perform shortening and high speed balancing for
you, we will turn your shafts around with in one day of receipt.
We recommend that you use only synthetic oil, GLS5 Rated
10W30 5 quarts. Make sure that unit is full, double check.
To mount your new NV5600 transmission you will need to purchase
a new clutch assembly kit allowing you to use
your existing flywheel and clutch activation hardware. Our high performance clutches
take about the same amount of pressure as the stock units to activate. Be sure to
resurface the flywheel any time you install a new clutch.
The conversion with the installation of the new clutch assembly
should take 8 hours for a skilled mechanic.
Information Dodge 1998 -
2000 2wd NV4500 to NV5600 Conversion
Installation Tips: You will need to order conversion kit NV5600-2WD
1998-2000 and at least 05-073SPFT-1 Clutch
Kit Assembly.
A wide cross-member must be used in all NV5600 conversion
applications. The vehicles must be visually inspected for the 11" wide cross-member.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the wide cross-member, please be certain your
vehicle falls within the 1998 and later category. The wide cross-member is available
order part number CK5600-11.
The standard rear mounts currently in your vehicle is the proper mounts for
this conversion. The mount is Dodge part number 52019641 and 5202051AA.
The reverse switch wiring must be lengthened approximately 30 inches, the necessary
extension is provide in our kit.
No drive line modifications are necessary for the 2wd conversion, and the current
slip yoke is the proper one, the part number is 3-3-4391-X,
No speedometer modifications are necessary as the 1998 and
later Dodge 2wd vehicles use a differential speedometer, and converting to our NV5600
six-speed transmission will not affect the current speedometer readings.
Conversion to the NV5600 requires a new shift stick, shift
knob and shift pattern insert these are included in our kit.
Our kit includes the proper transmission mounting plate, to cross member support
bracket, this "no hassle" custom plate places your current drive line
at the proper angle and requires no driveline adjustments.
We recommend that you use only synthetic oil, GLS5 Rated
10W30 5 quarts. Make sure that unit is full, double check.
To mount your new NV5600 transmission you will need to purchase
a new clutch assembly kit allowing you to use
your existing flywheel and clutch activation hardware. Our high performance clutches
take about the same amount of pressure as the stock units to activate. Be sure to
resurface the flywheel any time you install a new clutch.
The conversion with the installation of the new clutch assembly
should take 7 hours or less for a skilled mechanic.
Information
Early Dodge Getrag to NV5600 Conversion
Start with one of our NV5600 Kits and add the following list of parts available
from you local Dodge parts house to complete your conversion:
- Part Number 52087515 Clutch Lever
- Part Number 4874537 Adapter Plate
- Part Number 94 up Slave cylinder
- Part Number 94 up Master Cylinder
- Engine Plate Adapter
If you are doing the 4wd conversion you will have to need
to fabricate a new bracket for the transfer case shifter.
New adapter components
are available to adapt the NV5600 4wd transmission to the NP205 gear driven transfer
case. This kit includes an adapter plate and shaft coupler output shaft NV5600 to
input shaft of NP205, your cost $401.21, order kit part number MTCNV5600-205.
Installation information provide to the web by J. P. Callan who has installed
the NV5600 in his 1998 12 Valve Ram.
Here's some info on the 6-speed transmission for the Dodge Rams. Some changes are
on the wind. I'm planning
a swap-out of the NV4500HD in my 1998 2500 4x4 Quadcab for a 2000 1/2 NV5600 6-speed
transmission. I don't
know if you driven a new Dodge with the 6-speed, but let me tell you, it's sweet.
The 1999 1/2 and 2000 0/2 NV5600 6-speed has a 1 1/4"
input spline shaft. Starting in January or so, the revised
NV5600 gets a 1 3/8" input spline shaft and a heavier clutch with a 1 3/8"
bore.
The new transmission is 5 1/2" longer, so the rear
drive shaft must be shortened by 5 1/2" and the front drive
shaft lengthened by the same. While I could by 2000 vintage drive shafts as spare
part, it's much cheaper to have a local
drive line shop make the changes and rebalance the existing drive shafts. A
new 5 1/2" longer shift linkage rod from the
high/low/4WD range shift lever to the NV241HD transfer case is needed as is a different
rear transmission mounting
bracket. Otherwise, that's it for parts.
The 6-speed is installed in my 1998 12-valve 2500 Quad-cab 4x4 and fits like a glove!
I used a 2001 NV-5600
instead of a 1999 or 2000 version.
Chrysler and New Venture Gear beefed up the NV-5600 and the clutch for 2001
to better support up-rating the
engine. Research at the Chrysler Proving Ground and using test trucks with up
rated engines revealed that the
transmission's input spline shaft sheared off (metal fatigue) after about 150,000
miles of towing their 20,000 lb.test trailer
all around the western USA. So for 2001, the NV-5600 has a 1 3/8" input spline
shaft instead the 1 1/4" shaft used in
prior years. I had to replace my fly-wheel and clutch to accommodate the larger spline
shaft. The new fly-wheel has an
improved, larger pilot bearing, too. The clutch is 330 mm in diameter instead of
the 300 mm version found in the 2000
and prior years. The new clutch can handle much more torque and is quite a bit bigger,
using double the number of bolts
to hold it to the fly-wheel.
J. P. Callan Portland, Ore.
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