![]() ![]() We’ll try not to be too hard on the NV4500 as it is one of the better manual transmission, but it is plagued with long-term fatigue and failure problems, many of which are due to inadequate mainshaft clutch splines, and counter shaft bearing failures. Once, many moons ago, several of our media brethren latched onto this transmission and even touted it as the “holy grail” of manual transmission conversions for dedicated off-roaders looking for a decent low range coupled with overdrive, but as time ticked on, they were proven quite wrong. The NV4500 barely made our list of favorite manual transmissions. ![]() While some may argue that the NV4500 was born from Chrysler’s 1972 NP4500, this is far from the truth as there are few similarities between them. The NV4500 was released in GM trucks in 1993 (Dodge versions in 1995) through a joint-venture between General Motors and Chrysler Corporation, thus forming the New Venture Company (a naming derivative of Chrysler’s New Process division, and GM’s Stewart / Muncie division). The Top 5 Off-Road-Worthy Manual / Stick-Shift Transmissions Most inportantly, these transmissions can be fitted against a number of engine / transfer case combinations as they’re supported by a number of aftermarket specialists that make adapter plates for them. Our favorites listed below offer solid and reliable performance, have a good low range first gear, a solid gear split range, and don’t require lots of maintenance. This is a list of the best transmissions that will work in a variety of off-road and on-road environments. What it doesn’t say is “Our Favorite Transmissions…”, or “The Best Transmissions…”, or “The Strongest Transmissions…”. That’s right, it says the “Top 10 Off-Road-Worthy Transmissions of All Time”. But that’s ok – we like getting these letters, because it means that you have a pulse, and you can at least steam a mirror.īut, before we even begin this list of transmissions, I want each and everyone to take note of the title of this article. I can see the flaming emails now… “I can’t believe you left the Muncie RockCrusher off of the list”, or “You guys suck, what about the PowerGlide?!”. We know we’re in for virtual beatdown, just by writing this article. ![]()
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