New Venture Gear 5600 transmission
The NV5600 is a Heavy Duty close ratio 6-speed manual transmission that was used in 1999-2005 Dodge RAM 2500 and 3500 Series ¾ ton and 1 ton Trucks with the 5.9L Cummins Engines.[1]
It was manufactured by New Venture Gear, a division of Magna Powertrain.
Specifications
- The NV5600 takes a special lubricant, not gear oil. The Mopar part number is 4874464. Transmissions specific 5W30. 5W30 motor oil is not recommended. 5W30 "synchromesh" only.
- Input Torque 550ft-lb
- Weight 360lbs
- Oil Capacity 9.5 Pints (10 w/optional filter)
Close Ratio NV5600 Gearing:[1]
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.63 | 3.38 | 2.04 | 1.39 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 5.36 |
Several aftermarket companies are now making the short throw shifter for the NV5600 which gives the transmission a smoother engagement and driving experience.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Dodge NV5600 6-speed". Standardtransmission.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.[dead link]
- ^ "NV5600 6 Speed Short Throw Shifter Kit, NV5600-ST". Allstategear.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
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