Another NV4500 question (1 Viewer)

[JPSFJ55]

I have a FJ55 that I am swapping engines in again. My last engine was a sbc with probably 200k + miles on it that the cam lobes had gone flat. I have a 454 from a '93 SS454 truck that has been "lightly" modified 400hp +/- according to the speed shop.


Here's my dilemma 1) I don't want to "waste" a big block on a 4x4
2) I have a freshly rebuilt 1969 318 with a mild cam that will make plenty of hp and be probably a better choice as far as an all around engine for a road worthy family trail rig.


Do any of you guys know if the later model Dodge's (1993-1999ish) bellhousing will bolt up to a 1993 NV4500 from a Chevrolet?
Thanks

 

[inkpot]

Pretty sure that the bellhousing pattern is different. I know that the early NV 4500 from Chevy and Dodge had different features internally, so I doubt the bells are the same. You might try searching thru Advanced Adapters listings to see if they list them as interchangeable. John

 

[spotcruiser]

1993 and up Dodge trans has the same bellhousing pattern as the 1996 and up GM. 1993-95 GM was different. Perhaps you could modify the bellhousing slightly. I think input shaft lengths were different (I'll try to verify that).

Look at pages 5 and 7: http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/NV_manual.pdf

Edit: Yeah, Dodge input shaft is slightly longer and the pilot bearing tip is larger. The AA guide has all the info.

PM me sometime if you want to catch a beer or two with a couple of other local cruiserheads.