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vintage air system
I am at the same crossroads. Just picked up an '87 with factory air but the pancake compressor is shot. I think I have opted for the vintage air route. The old compressors are power hogs and the system was not engineered to run 134a. I could run r12 but the cost is nuts. On top of that the... -
SM465 to 5 Speed Question
The NV4500 didn't really cross my mind before. I really don't care if it shifts like a truck. In fact, with what we are doing with the truck I kind of like the "truck shift". Will the NV4500 bolt up to the SM465 bell housing?- msjulian
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- Forum: Manual Transmission & Clutch
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SM465 to 5 Speed Question
What years would have the cable drive for the sped??- msjulian
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- Forum: Manual Transmission & Clutch
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SM465 to 5 Speed Question
I was looking towards the NV3500 as I am planning on keeping the stock 5.7L in the truck. Maybe throw a cam, headers and high flow exhaust at it. I won't be towing any more then a utility trailer with light loads. I just didn't know if that was an easy swap and what inherent issues those...- msjulian
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- Forum: Manual Transmission & Clutch
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SM465 to 5 Speed Question
I have a 1987 R10 5.7 with a SM465. I really want to go to a 5 speed to get an overdrive. I really have no need for a granny low in this thing. It is bone stock and completely unmolested with 86,000 miles. I have search through the posts and most of what I have found is relating to 4x4 swaps...- msjulian
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