I thought about swapping until I was told that they weren't much different in a 5 vs 6 speeds top gear ratios

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The difference ..

with 315's ( 35's) and 3.55's would be ..

nv4500 @ 70 mph = 1810 rpm's
vn5600 @ 70 mph = 1762 rpm's

Not a huge difference, but the more gears in the 6 spd makes it easier to tow and keep the engine in its Power range more effectivly .... and preference and avaliablity ..

 

Yeah, that it would, not worth the cost to me for that.

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I agree, go 5 and if you get serious, then grab a 6 spd truck .. just easier and you dont have to re-engineer the truck to make it work ..

 

Which one is the stronger trans ive heard people swear the 6 but also people for the 5

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Whichever one you took apart and upgraded.

 

Yeah, they both have thier draw backs ... 5th gear nut on 4500 , shafts on the 5600, case has some weakness on the 5600 as well, ( under real big power .. )..