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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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Im looking for your opinion to help me decide. Im thinking about converting my truck into a manual. I tow somewhat and want to hook to the sled every once in awhile. Whats better for sled pulling, a 6sp or a 5sp? Whats the difference between the g56 and the nv5600? Are billet shafts available for 6speeds? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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how much horsepower do you have or plan to make. the 4500 is stronger but the 6 spd has a bigger input and it is nice for a low horse truck that pulls alot of trailers because the ratios are closer
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Im basicly stock, except for fuel plate is ground to 0. Id like to make it around 550 range. Not crazy so i cant drive it on the street, but id like it to have as much power as possible. How is the nv4500 stronger? different internal parts?

Also Ive herd theres 2 different 6sp trannys made, one has bigger shafts or something like that??
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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if you do go with a 6 spd the 5600 is the way to go im not even sure if a g56 will bolt up right. if i was you id go with a 4500 put a big input in and fix 5th you can find 4500s fr a lot less than what you can 5600
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Thanks man! I think its between the 4500 and 5600 now, I love the way the 5600 tows. Ive drove a few and I love them. Ill be lucky if i hook to the sled but maybe 10 times a year. Its not going to be a full out puller, but it will be towing a trailer from time to time. Maybe on average pulling trailer like 2 days a week. Do they make billet parts for the 5600 to make them stronger?
 
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