NV4500 behind a Diesel

[thumping]

Is it possible to install an NV4500 behind a diesel in a Ford, Chevy or Dodge? I've had this question posed to me and I personally don't know. I thought some of the more experienced diesel guys might be able to shed some light.

 

[Brake Guy]

Sure can, Dodge used (still does I believe) the NV4500 behind the Cummins since the mid 90's. They started using the 6 spd NV5600 in 01-ish behind the HO Cummins. the NV4500 is used behind the standard output

the NV4500 is plenty capable of handling the output of a stock diesel. they have some input shaft strength problems when you start heavy power mods. Also, there is a nut that holds 5 gear together, they had a tendancy to work loose and you would loose 5th, but otherwise didn't damage anything internally (just had to reassemble it).

if it's going behind a diesel putting down big power look for a NV5600.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Dodge factory builds diesels with the NV 4500, so yes it is possible. I don't know about an after market adaption though.

 

[Past_Miner]

Just got an e-mail about this this morning...

Kind of weird since I don't have a diesel and didn't request the info.

http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/nv4500_diesel.htm

 

[swa0330]

the 6BT and the 4BT use an adapter to connect to an SAE #3 bellhousing, to which the NV 4500 bolts up. If you get an NV4500 from a cummins, it will work, but you will need to get a new adapter to mount it to a 351 or 302, as the cummins block has a different pattern than a ford motor.