I have a better option for you to consider and it eliminates all the troubles of a remote start. Install one of the aux coolant heaters and circ pumps. They can be pricey but some work really well. They can usually be set Tina timer or clock so they come on at a preprogrammed time a d when you come out to your truck the coolant is all toasty and heat pretty much from the get go. Webasto sticks in my mind but there are others.
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Tried a coolant heater...failed miserably. Maybe a better option than the 1 i bought tho....
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My T1N sprinter has one and it worked really well to help boost the coolant. A friend who also had a T1N (2004-2006 model) had the aux controller for it and it would come on in the morning and warm everything up nicely.
you could also just run a block heater and run a small recirc pump…my take some thought on plumbing but would help warm things up over just having static coolant and heat in one spot.
probably a bit heavier on the price.
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im shelling out 65k....not gonna skimp on the transmission to save $500 lol
I have zero experience with them, maybe ask in 20 years when they're cheaper
. They're supposed to be nice, you'd have to look at how to adapt to cruiser T case, I am pretty sure you could use a NW Fab Black Box, which would be an additional low gear reduction as well as adapter.
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How much does the NV4500 run new...cant find a priceI have zero experience with them, maybe ask in 20 years when they're cheaper
To the best of my knowledge they haven't been manufactured since ~2007 (also the last year they were available in GM trucks). Not too long ago you could find new old stock oddball i.e. ones with external parking brakes for delivery trucks, for sale. You can buy a remanufactured unit for probably in the 2-3k range. I saw one on a cart at the local parts store the other day for a Dodge pickup (larger input shaft.) It's about $300 for a quality full rebuild kit, and not hard to do so used is always an option. I believe Novak, Quad4x4 and a few others probably have remans for sale.
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Is there even a adapter for the 4050 transmission to the split case? I've never heard of this other transmission
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not sure...thats why I asked about it.
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I wouldn't think you would have a problem with the 4500 the 60 has lq4 cam swap 409 hp no problems.
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I forgot, I even made a thread about it
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New Splitcase adapter kit option from Axis Industries
I haven't seen this advertised anywhere so I figured I'd pass it on - Axis Industries, who's been making all the Cummins R2.8 adapters, just put out this kit to use the 60-series splitcase behind 23-spline Jeep transmissions, like the NSG370, NV3550, even autos like the 8-speeds that come behind...
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So that 4050 would work eh???? think its any better than the NV4500? Shall i guinea pig?I forgot, I even made a thread about it
New Splitcase adapter kit option from Axis Industries
I haven't seen this advertised anywhere so I figured I'd pass it on - Axis Industries, who's been making all the Cummins R2.8 adapters, just put out this kit to use the 60-series splitcase behind 23-spline Jeep transmissions, like the NSG370, NV3550, even autos like the 8-speeds that come behind...
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well it’s all the same ratios in a more modern lighter weight case design and probably better bearings, gear teeth etc.
Keep in mind first NV4500 came out in 1991 so they’re pretty old school. TR4050 has 20 years of development over a NV4500
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Remote start on Manuel works just fine, had one on my wifes 07 FJ cruiser installed at dealer when new, had 200k when sold. never had a problem, safety switch went threw handbrake, and a magnet switch is installed on shifter.. 
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Damn you and @cruisermatt sound like my ex wife, getting hung up on the minor details of calling something the wrong name but well knowing what they are talking about, ease up on the guy you know what he’s talking about, no need to roast for saying a manual has a neutral safety switch
We’re all here to help.
Yes I had a ranger and an f-250, both manuals with remote start, parking brake switches, never not once had an issue on them. High school and college cars.
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I believe that all of the features that you desire can be found on a 200 series, or a new 4runner.
