How much torque does a NV4500 Trans have?
How much torque does a NV4500 Trans have?
This trans is rated for 460 lb-ft of torque, but can likely handle significantly more. The NV4500 is longitudinally oriented top loading transmission.
What are the drawbacks of the Novak NV4500?
The drawbacks have been: Gearing: The NV4500 has an initially attractive overdrive gear, but with a low gear of only 6.34:1 (early units) and a gear span of 7.71 and 5.61:1 (later and most common units) and a gear span of 6.96, its position against the heavy-duty four speeds (SM465, T18, SM420 or NP435) is not a lot better.
What kind of transmission does a Dodge NV4500 have?
Featuring a granny low first gear coupled with a fifth gear overdrive, the stout NV4500 is truly the best of both worlds. First introduced in 1992, the NV4500 is a constant mesh helical geared, heavy duty 5 speed transmission. All forward gears are fully synchronized. The initial Dodge version offered a synchronized reverse.
What’s the first gear ratio on a Chevy NV4500?
The bellhousing pattern for 1993-1994 GM versions is unique from the later (1995-) GM and Dodge units. The 1993 and 1994 Chevy versions have a lower first gear of 6.34:1 and an unsynchronized reverse gear. Transmissions after this period have a higher 5.61 low ratio and reverse gear synchronization.
What kind of gear oil in a NV4500 transmission?
- 75W-90 Castrol Syntorque Synthetic
- N 4874459 (Material Specification 9070)
- in Canada 10953477)
What is gear oil in NV4500?
Special Synthetic gear oil is required for proper operation and lifespan of the carbon composite gear synchronizers. These are the only lubricants recommended by New Venture Gear for the NV4500: 75W-90 Castrol Syntorque Synthetic; Mopar Synthetic Manual Transmission Lubricant Mopar P/N 4874459 (Material Specification 9070)
What kind of oil for NV4500?
The NV-4500 calls for an GL-4 oil. A GL-4 oil has about 1/2 the sulfur/phoshphorus anti wear additive as a GL-5 does. The LE 607 is a GL-5. NV Gear is asking for a lesser amount of sulfur/phoshphorus becasue of the possibility of the sulfur attacking the light metals in the transmission.
What is fluid for NV4500?
The recommended NV4500 transmission fluid is a 75W90 full synthetic fluid. We also recommend that you fill it with 4 to 4-1/2 quarts of fluid. This fluid is more common and easier to find at any auto parts store or local dealership.
