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| | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 82 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 82 | Not to beat a dead horse, but I'm looking to swap my SM420 with an early model GM NV4500. Also, I already have a early 80's 350 sbc installed. The tranny comes with SBC bellhousing, inspection plate, clutch fork and shift lever. I know I'll have to shorten the driveline and move the trans crossmember. Question is, is there any thing else that I'll need to do/purchase? Any guidance is appreciated. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 | It's most likely set up for a hydraulic clutch, so you'll need the master cylinder and some lines, unless you can adapt the hydraulic fork to your original linkages. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 82 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 82 | Thanks, I definately overlooked that part. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Would you be able to use an early bellhousing with a NV4500, and not have to upgrade to hydraulic clutch? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | There is no need to run hydraulic clutch if you run an adapter plate behind a standard 4 speed bellhousing. However if you run an adapter plate, it is easier to use the Dodge NV4500 which has a pilot shaft that is 1 inch longer than the gm pilot shaft. | | |
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