What is the difference in the trannys in the 97 dodge 5 spd, and the 98 and up 5 psd? I've seen a newer modle truck it was a 24 valve of some year not sure.. but It had a plastic shroud around the shifter.. I know i'll have to change the 4x4 shifter, that leads to another question, will a 98 and up shifter assembely bolt up to a 97 tranny The reason i'm askin is i'd like to put this plastic shroud on my truck..

 

the difference is the top plate on the trans, around the shifter is round on urs and its square on the 98.5 and up

 

THe shifter and if im not mistaken the linkage is also diferent.

 

98.5 - 02


94-early 98


Besides the top plate being different, the 4x4 tailshaft housing didn't have the holes drilled and tapped for the t-case shifter on th 2001 trans I bought.

 

Ok will the top plate of a 98.5-02 5 spd trans bolt right on a 94-97 nv4500? I realize it would be pointless to do this to a good plate.. but my top plate is cracked, I'm loosing a little fluid I'm gonna have to do something about it eventually.. so whan I get another one I'll get the later modle one if it'll bolt on..

 

ive heard its a direct bolt in, i want to do it so i can put the short shift kit in

 

sweet! thanks for the info!