Irwin, here is some info on the NV-4500 .

I think they go for $1500 or so,; they are a very hot item.

It's hard to beat the SM-420 or the SM-465. You can try, though!! :p grin .
Very tough trannies. Since you are going with a newer engine, you can get a B'house for it with the 5-1/8" bearing retainer opening. Then you can run an SM-465 cool .

I think Chief has one in his truck; 502 BBC in the front of the -465 and a Gear Vendors unit on the back! If money was no object, I would get a Gear Vendors unit for my truck. I have 6.13 gears (in high range) and 8.10 in low.


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