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12v for life 02-09-2016 11:40 AM

eaton fuller 5 speed
 
Has anyone used a 5 speed Eaton transmission fs4205 in their dodge? I want to swap to a 5 speed from my junk auto and the nv4500 is pretty expensive for a 440000 mile truck. I can get the eaton and all related parts out of a 4bt bread van for under a grand. Just not sure if it'll hold up. If anyone has done this conversion I need some advice.

Slim Whitey 02-11-2016 09:35 PM

well, it' a synchronized non overdrive 5 speed. so I don't really know how much you'd want it.

that's if I remember fuller's nomenclature.

12v for life 02-13-2016 11:04 AM

Yeah, after looking at gear ratios I think top speed would be around 60 @ 2500 rpm

wildhorsemfg 02-13-2016 07:51 PM

get a OD 5 speed eaton , they can be had on ebay for 600-1200
eaton 6+ is better yet

12v for life 02-24-2016 10:45 AM

Does anyone on here run an eaton 5 speed w/overdrive or a 6 speed. How hard is the swap? Speedometer hookup? Clutch linkage? Not a lot of info on this.


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