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123.cummins · 01-01-2013, 08:31 PM

this probably isnt the place to post but oh well so i have decided to combine the 2 projects i started in high school. now that i have a full time job and am out of college. i bought a 94 cummins rclb back in my freshman year and was planning on using it a senior project. i did some mods to the pump and then some injectors. got fed up with being broke so i decided to change it up and work on restoring a 57' chevy 3100 stepside reason being i had had truck (free) 327 (free) anyd aluminum forged pistons (free). long story short iran out of monry there too. i recently decided to combine the 2. My best friend and i are building this beast at his shop on Cape Cod. my biggest dilema right now is what to do about a trans. i have the 47rh with a garmon vb and a goerend tc and rebuild kit since this is a frame up custom build do i spend the money and finish making the whole thing fully built or do a 5600 swap. i am making a daily driver / tow rig with 750 to 850. Any other power, design or helpfull ideas are appreciated. i will be posting a build thread soon.

TheBigNasty · 01-01-2013, 08:34 PM

Build the auto, unless you're just hopelessly attached to the idea of shifting gears.

displacedtexan · 01-01-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBigNasty

Build the auto, unless you're just hopelessly attached to the idea of shifting gears.

This.

BRE · 01-01-2013, 08:59 PM

Auto... Never had one but I dislike the standard life.

displacedtexan · 01-01-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BRE

Auto... Never had one but I dislike the standard life.

I've had both.... Auto FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRE · 01-01-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by displacedtexan

I've had both.... Auto FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want one... Bad

123.cummins · 01-01-2013, 10:03 PM

yah i here yah whos parts should i use im thinking just staying with goerend and the only non goerend part would be just my garmon vb

BRE · 01-01-2013, 10:04 PM

Both are good folks. Lavon at Firepunk diesel also does good work.

alex211 · 01-01-2013, 11:37 PM

I like my nv4500, shifting gears is something that's just a part of driving for me.

Fix 5th gear, big input and a dd clutch and you're good to go.

TheSilverBullet · 01-02-2013, 12:32 AM

750 to 850 hp? Any manual options isn't going to hold in a dd. I shuck nv4500s left and right getting pretty quick at pulling um and fixin um haha

BRE · 01-02-2013, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSilverBullet

750 to 850 hp? Any manual options isn't going to hold in a dd. I shuck nv4500s left and right getting pretty quick at pulling um and fixin um haha

I disagree with that. It's all in how you decide to treat things.

01-01-2013, 08:31 PM	#1
123.cummins Name: 123.cummins Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 53	trans decision this probably isnt the place to post but oh well so i have decided to combine the 2 projects i started in high school. now that i have a full time job and am out of college. i bought a 94 cummins rclb back in my freshman year and was planning on using it a senior project. i did some mods to the pump and then some injectors. got fed up with being broke so i decided to change it up and work on restoring a 57' chevy 3100 stepside reason being i had had truck (free) 327 (free) anyd aluminum forged pistons (free). long story short iran out of monry there too. i recently decided to combine the 2. My best friend and i are building this beast at his shop on Cape Cod. my biggest dilema right now is what to do about a trans. i have the 47rh with a garmon vb and a goerend tc and rebuild kit since this is a frame up custom build do i spend the money and finish making the whole thing fully built or do a 5600 swap. i am making a daily driver / tow rig with 750 to 850. Any other power, design or helpfull ideas are appreciated. i will be posting a build thread soon. __________________ 12v 7x10 JL Machine inj laser cut delivery valves 22.5* timing - Parts and Pieces 05' QCSB 6" Carli w/radius arms 37"/nittos Smarty SSR LVL90 stock trans must be running an a wing and a prayer 1991 BMY 5 TON M923 8.3L 6CTA stock for now with 5 speed Allison

01-01-2013, 08:34 PM	#2
TheBigNasty Name: TheBigNasty Title: Project bish Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Magnolia, TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,385	Build the auto, unless you're just hopelessly attached to the idea of shifting gears. __________________ Brandon 2012 Ford F250 King Ranch 2004 Dodge 2500 Sport

01-01-2013, 10:03 PM	#7
123.cummins Name: 123.cummins Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 53	yah i here yah whos parts should i use im thinking just staying with goerend and the only non goerend part would be just my garmon vb __________________ 12v 7x10 JL Machine inj laser cut delivery valves 22.5* timing - Parts and Pieces 05' QCSB 6" Carli w/radius arms 37"/nittos Smarty SSR LVL90 stock trans must be running an a wing and a prayer 1991 BMY 5 TON M923 8.3L 6CTA stock for now with 5 speed Allison

01-01-2013, 11:37 PM	#9
alex211 Name: alex211 Title: Durability Tester Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Erie, PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 148	I like my nv4500, shifting gears is something that's just a part of driving for me. Fix 5th gear, big input and a dd clutch and you're good to go. __________________ 99 3500 4x4 dually, farm truck