Thread: 90's dodge ram experts...5-spd ?

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I need a 5-sp manual for my 96 Ram 1500 with 318cid V8... I am fairly certain I have an NV3500. Went to look at a 5-sp from a 96-97 Dakota V6 and it did not look the same. Was there an even lighter duty manual than the NV3500 or was this false advertizing? OR, did the casing on the transission change from 96 to 97?

What do you think?

There's an NV3500 and an NV4500. If the V6 Dak trans is different, you probably have a 4500.
The 3500 shift tower comes off with 4 bolts, the 4500 tower is integral with the trans top.

Originally Posted by R Pope

There's an NV3500 and an NV4500. If the V6 Dak trans is different, you probably have a 4500.
The 3500 shift tower comes off with 4 bolts, the 4500 tower is integral with the trans top.

I have the 3500 (I have removed my shift tower before). He wasnt 100% sure so I am guessing he is wrong about where it came from.

Just a note, this transmission and bellhousing (minus clutch and pressure plate) was only about 100 pounds if that helps. Are manual trannies normally that light?

Aluminum cases don't weigh anything. I have a Ford M5 that isn't much more than 100 pounds either.