nv4500 or sm465? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

hairy bean bag · 06-06-2004, 11:31 AM

which tranny would you rather have an sm 465 or an nv4500 let me have some info on both and which is stronger
thanks chris

American · 06-06-2004, 04:44 PM

nv

browncow · 06-06-2004, 06:34 PM

465. Only cause i am about to have two of em. Just my opinion they are prolly some of the toughest trannys.

Davethorik · 06-06-2004, 09:01 PM

i would venture a stab that they are in the same ballpark as far as strength goes, but the 465 may be a little stronger. the 4500 has 5th over, which is cool...but they are $$$. I've also heard about the 5th gear in the 4500 being weak and having to be "fixed" but this is hearsay. My vote goes to the 465.

Jishory · 06-06-2004, 09:20 PM

sm465's are the best manual trannys imo, they are tough as hell and cheap. but no od

KWTMECH · 06-06-2004, 09:46 PM

Offroad only application 465 all the way. HIghway/freeway 4500

K5MONSTERCHEV · 06-07-2004, 11:35 PM

I had a 465, now have a 4500. Id say 4500. The 5th gear, you can upgrade it, its just a nut on the back so it doesnt come off, no big deal. They hold up to the Cummins, ive seen broke inputs and gears before ive never seen a broken 5th gear.

odee · 06-08-2004, 05:13 AM

I would say the 92-94 version of the nv. It has a first gear really close to the 465 plus the o/d. The setup of the nv is awfully close to that of a true truck tranny with tapered bearings on the shafts, also has caged needles on the gears so no more packing grease and hoping they don't fall out. I've gotten the nv in my dually done now wished I had done it years ago.

06-06-2004, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
hairy bean bag Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29937 Location: huntersville nc Posts: 109	nv4500 or sm465? which tranny would you rather have an sm 465 or an nv4500 let me have some info on both and which is stronger thanks chris

06-06-2004, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-06-2004, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
browncow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19206 Location: San Angelo TEXAS Posts: 203	465. Only cause i am about to have two of em. Just my opinion they are prolly some of the toughest trannys. __________________ [URL=http://community.webshots.com/user/81onetonsub]81 One Ton Suburban.[/URL] Sawzall = Fun!

06-06-2004, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Davethorik Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29210 Location: Stuck in traffic. Posts: 2,484	i would venture a stab that they are in the same ballpark as far as strength goes, but the 465 may be a little stronger. the 4500 has 5th over, which is cool...but they are $$$. I've also heard about the 5th gear in the 4500 being weak and having to be "fixed" but this is hearsay. My vote goes to the 465. __________________ :laughing:

06-06-2004, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jishory Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23607 Location: Elizabeth Lake, CA Posts: 316	sm465's are the best manual trannys imo, they are tough as hell and cheap. but no od __________________ Trail Rig: 87 K5 355/465/205 42's Tow Rig: 84 K30 6bt/nv5600/np205

06-06-2004, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
KWTMECH Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13786 Location: moved 7 miles to colfax, ca. Posts: 4,234	Offroad only application 465 all the way. HIghway/freeway 4500

06-07-2004, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
K5MONSTERCHEV Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20909 Location: Castro Valley CA Posts: 368	I had a 465, now have a 4500. Id say 4500. The 5th gear, you can upgrade it, its just a nut on the back so it doesnt come off, no big deal. They hold up to the Cummins, ive seen broke inputs and gears before ive never seen a broken 5th gear. __________________ Memories of my Blazer:[URL=http://community.webshots.com/user/k5monsterchev] K5[/URL] 2001 Dodge Cummins HO

06-08-2004, 05:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
odee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 613 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA., USA Posts: 866	I would say the 92-94 version of the nv. It has a first gear really close to the 465 plus the o/d. The setup of the nv is awfully close to that of a true truck tranny with tapered bearings on the shafts, also has caged needles on the gears so no more packing grease and hoping they don't fall out. I've gotten the nv in my dually done now wished I had done it years ago.

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