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    1983 454 vs 5.3 LS for towing

    I would say 454 all the way. I have a stock 2009 Silverado with a 5.3 and regular tow a mower trailer with it maybe 3000lbs total up and down Tennessee hills. My 78 k15 with 454 and sm465 4 speed can pick up speed with same trailer by rolling into throttle. On the 5.3 it is all the time...
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    Nv4500/Np205/Twin-Stick Mod Underway////Pics

    So I got to know how exactly did you couple the np205 to the nv4500. That’s the upgrade I would do if I could figure out how. Currently I have a 454 with sm465 and np205. I’ve heard other people tell me that I would have to loose the np205 if I swapped to the 5 speed. Sure would love an...
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    Flywheel differences

    Dale I want to know more about your trans swap. Sounds like we have similar trucks except I’m sporting the sm465. It does great around town really but you know how they are. Slow, dump truck stuff and no overdrive. Mainly wanna pick up the range and mpg improvements with having an overdrive...
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    Flywheel differences

    Dale a……. I know this is an older post but I have a truck similar to yours and I’m very interested in swapping to a 5 speed something with overdrive. I was thinking nv4500 but zf6 may be just as good. I’m running sm465 behind 454 now and just want an overdrive for interstate travel. How you like...
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    manual clutch linkage issues

    No I have regular master cylinder
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    manual clutch linkage issues

    I see no help was offered for your clutch problem. I’ve been fighting mine as well. I added a spring under the dash to help pull the pedal back up. The big spring under the dash seems to help some but my pedal still sticks to the floor sometimes. It’s Jerry rigged with a rope ties to the pedal...
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