Nv4500 conversion and go fast goodies

[eryk]

alright so after swapping in an nv3500 into my buddies ram 1500 i am thoroughly convinced automatic transmissions should have never been invented haha there is much more power released and even better gas mileage. So i went 3 hours west to pick up the transmission, bell housing, t-case, master ***** cylinders, pedal assembly and interior parts for $800, but i figured once i have the engine out, why not make it have some more power and make it run better.... Ive made this list of parts and was wondering what i should change and add? and will everything coincide with each other. Any help is really appreciated.

SCT XCalibrator 2 Programmer $265.00
SCT

Harland Sharp 1.7 Rockers $349.95
Harland Sharp Original Roller Rockers S70037 - SummitRacing.com

Mopar Performance Cast Aluminum Valve Covers $191.95
Mopar Performance Cast Aluminum Valve Covers P5007617 - SummitRacing.com

Fastman Throttle Body $265
5.2L - 5.9L V8 Throttle Bodies - The Fastman

GMB High Performance Water Pumps $109.95
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 GMB High Performance Water Pumps 120-3041P - SummitRacing.com

Flex-a-lite Heavy Duty Fluid Coolers $105.95
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Flex-a-lite Heavy Duty Fluid Coolers 45261 - SummitRacing.com

K&N Parts
Gasket 09989 $3.96
Adapter Bolt 08241 $16.44

Centerforce Dual Friction Clutches DF066178 $496.95
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Centerforce Dual Friction Clutches DF066178 - SummitRacing.com

NAPA Flywheel $264.60
NAPA AUTO PARTS

AMS Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 (5) $63.50
AMSOIL Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30


plus gaskets
whatever recommended

 

[WhiteExpress]

So jealous of this swap.

 

[eryk]

thank you! ive been saving and budgeting for months and now ive finally saved enough for it along with some other misc things that will be needed, im hoping to do it at the end of april maybe early may. the nv3500 swap only took me and my buddy 30 hours and that was with having to pull the parts off the other truck, so im hoping to have it done in a week or so. i just dont want to order all the parts and then have something be wrong or not work haha

 

[eryk]

also it is an 01 ram 2500 5.9 360 4x4

 

[eryk]

bump

 

[WhiteExpress]

Only other thing I can think of is that little ******* of a Bypass hose on the water pump.

Maybe an upgraded timing set?
and why not a cam? :-D

 

[eryk]

Only other thing I can think of is that little ******* of a Bypass hose on the water pump.

Maybe an upgraded timing set?
and why not a cam? :-D

haha i would love to do a cam and heads but my budget for the overall project is $2500 and after all those parts plus drive shafts and misc parts, im probably going to go over budget, but at least im trying to buy all the parts while everything is still in the truck. but one of my main questions is will these parts all coincide with each other? Also can anyone give me a list of other small things im going to need. i know pilot bearing sleeve and there is a harness adapter im going to need from napa for my brakes lights and reverse lights to work. ive been trying to do a lot of research on an nv4500 swap and making sure everything will work but i havnt found a solid write up yet. im hoping to do one when i do my swap.

Centerforce Dual Friction Clutches DF066178 $496.95
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Centerforce Dual Friction Clutches DF066178 - SummitRacing.com

AMS Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 $63.50
AMSOIL Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30

Perfection Clutch New Flywheel $142.19
Buy Perfection Clutch New Flywheel 50-2754 at Advance Auto Parts

NV4500 DODGE 5TH GEAR LOCK NUT RETAINER $169.95
NV4500 DODGE 5TH GEAR LOCK NUT RETAINER ****UPDATED**** on eBay!

 

[eryk]

So heres an update, since my motor has 170k on it i went on a 6 hour road trip to buy a 96 5.9 360 with 59k miles on it and now ive ordered

Comp Cams Magnum Double Roller Timing Set $46.99
Comp Cams 2103 Comp Cams Magnum Double Roller Timing Sets

Harland Sharp 1.7 Rockers $349.95
Harland Sharp Original Roller Rockers S70037 - SummitRacing.com

Mopar Performance Cast Aluminum Valve Covers $191.95
Mopar Performance Cast Aluminum Valve Covers P5007617 - SummitRacing.com

Fastman Throttle Body $265
5.2L - 5.9L V8 Throttle Bodies - The Fastman

GMB High Performance Water Pumps $109.95
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 GMB High Performance Water Pumps 120-3041P - SummitRacing.com

to get started working on the motor and of course all new gaskets, plus once i swap in all my mods i currently have on my truck to this motor, im hoping to have a decent engine again im hoping to have pics up by thursday

 

[PCA4208]

Looks like its going to be a great set up. I really want to tear into my engine this summer. But then again I really don't haha.

 

[eryk]

So After i blew my Auto Trans i wound up ordering
Comp Cams Magnum Double Roller Timing Set
Harland Sharp 1.7 Rockers
Hughes/Edelbrock Airgap Intake (bought on craigslist for $200 )
Mopar Performance Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
Fastman Throttle Body
GMB High Performance Water Pumps
AMS Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 75w90
Flex-a-lite Heavy Duty Fluid Coolers
Zoom Flywheel
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutches DF066178
10W-40 Synthetic Premium Protection AMS Motor Oil
K&n filter recharger and oil filter
Mopar PCV valve
Pilot Bearing Sleeve
Head Bolt Set
Intake Manifold Set
Thermostat Gasket
Timing Cover Gasket
Oil Pan Gasket
Serp Belt
New plugs
Head Gasket Set
on top of all the other mods i already had

Now here is the fun part the pictures...
here is the original motor


Newly Painted Heads

Painted Block I picked Vht's Bright red


Painted Oil Pan

Stack of parts

The other stack

Some of the rebuild

Finished Product





Tightening up some loose ends in the engine compartment


and im hoping to have it all buttoned up tomorrow night (Fluids, running, interior parts, 4wd linkage/shifter, front driveshaft)

 

[TripleT]

Please post how this turned out. That motor tranny set up is probably the most bad ass thing i have ever seen underneath the hood of a 2nd gen. I am super jealous of that motor