99' LQ4 + Manual Tranny
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99' LQ4 + Manual Tranny
I'm working on what some may call a bastard project, other's may appreciate the vortec swap...
My intended driveline is: LQ4 - 04' NV3500 - NP241
I know my LQ4 has a traditional longer crank, and I've searched several sites (including here) for info as to what I must do to run a manual tranny (not a T56) behind this engine and have come across no clear answer. If someone can give me part numbers as to what I need, or info as to what donor vehicle I can get the flywheel etc from (5spd 6.0L's are RARE here) the info would be greatly appreciated.
My donor is a 99' GMC 2500, LQ4 - 4L80e - NP261
My rig is a 97' ranger....slightly modded.
My intended driveline is: LQ4 - 04' NV3500 - NP241
I know my LQ4 has a traditional longer crank, and I've searched several sites (including here) for info as to what I must do to run a manual tranny (not a T56) behind this engine and have come across no clear answer. If someone can give me part numbers as to what I need, or info as to what donor vehicle I can get the flywheel etc from (5spd 6.0L's are RARE here) the info would be greatly appreciated.
My donor is a 99' GMC 2500, LQ4 - 4L80e - NP261
My rig is a 97' ranger....slightly modded.
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....anybody?....
My guess is I just need to run the regular Gen III flywheel, but no spacer? Also, does $850 Can. sound like a bad deal for a new clutch kit with flywheel? GM wants that much money just for the flywheel......
My guess is I just need to run the regular Gen III flywheel, but no spacer? Also, does $850 Can. sound like a bad deal for a new clutch kit with flywheel? GM wants that much money just for the flywheel......
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you will need a spacer to run the tranny with the longer crank. that also is going to be a lot of stress on that tranny and they don't hold up well if beatin' if you take it easy you may get a few miles out of it though.
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Ya, it's an OHV 4.0L = 160hp @ 4200RPM/220ftlbs @ 2400RPM.
The 6.0L's in our company 2500HD's (01/02's) will break the tires loose on a 3rd-2nd down shift (4l80e) now that we have the torque management taken off..... Honestly, aside from a set of headers (mostly for fitment issues), some programming (make it work with my ranger gauges, remove all unneccessary stuff) and possibly a cam/ported aluminum heads later on I really don't see a need to really get into the motor as I should be over double the rated HP of the original v6. Oh, and the truck only weighs 4500lbs, and is fairly well geared (4.56's & 35's, going to 5.13's and 38's) so I hope I can make the tranny live.
I assumed with a longer crank I wouldn't need the spacer?
-andrew
The 6.0L's in our company 2500HD's (01/02's) will break the tires loose on a 3rd-2nd down shift (4l80e) now that we have the torque management taken off..... Honestly, aside from a set of headers (mostly for fitment issues), some programming (make it work with my ranger gauges, remove all unneccessary stuff) and possibly a cam/ported aluminum heads later on I really don't see a need to really get into the motor as I should be over double the rated HP of the original v6. Oh, and the truck only weighs 4500lbs, and is fairly well geared (4.56's & 35's, going to 5.13's and 38's) so I hope I can make the tranny live.
I assumed with a longer crank I wouldn't need the spacer?
-andrew
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Cough....4750lbs, as was.... I've since installed prerunner fenders and pulled the rear winch, and plan on lightening up a few other things but ya it's a heavy pig!
I'll look him up, thanks!
I'll look him up, thanks!
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I might recommend using a NV4500 rather than your planned NV3500, I don't think strength will be an issue, but the NV4500 has a 5.61 first gear which will be a lot nicer for offroading. As far as the clutch I paid $600 for the Centerforce dual friction on my truck, and it came with a flywheel.
I believe that the NV4500 and NV3500 both have the same 1-1/8x10 input shaft so the clutch should be interchangeable.
I believe that the NV4500 and NV3500 both have the same 1-1/8x10 input shaft so the clutch should be interchangeable.