stairs240z Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have searched this forum and have not been able to find an answer. Has anyone ever used or is using a nv3500 trans. I have a 280z with a 350ci and a saginaw trans. I want to get a trans with overdrive and was thinking about using the nv 3500. Will this work or am i going in too far? Also where would the shifter be? Any help is good help, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepV Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 It's funny that you post this, i was looking into the 3500 and 4500 today because i'm hoping to switch my turbo setup to a v8 and wanted an alternative to a t5. the 3500 seems like a good unit. it's relatively light, strong enough, but i have the feeling someone will have to get their hands on one and do some measurements to see if it will work out for the z. i wouldn't mind running a 3500, but for the time being i think we just have to start hitting up google and do some good ol' fashioned research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Only issue is parts. NV went tits up and one company bought them out, and parts for nv trannys are tough to find. I know on the bigger ones, like the nv5600, some parts can not be had at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 These are truck transmissions. They shift fine for a truck. I have a 4500 in my Land Rover conversion. It would holy suck in a car if you could fit it which you can't as these things are huge! A T5 or 700R4 would be fine for a L6 or V8 car. You could build a 700hp engine but if you can't put the power down as traction what possible reason would you want it? Peeling rubber off expensive tires to please a crowd of teens and young adults doesn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I've got a NV4500 in one of my trucks, and first gear (6.34:1) is unusable unless you're climbing something pretty steep. Hitting 5K rpm in reverse at 7 mph is always fun too. Even the higher 4.02:1 first gear of the NV3500 is pretty deep for a car (depending on its use). Like ezzzzzz said, they're truck transmissions. Nigh indestructible as long a you're using the correct fluid and it is circulating like it's supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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