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**66gmcguy** · 12-18-2021, 10:43 PM

Hello folks. I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I just picked up an NV4500 to swap into my K20. The transmission is from an LS based truck and includes the bellhousing. What's involved in mating this to my engine? I have a Vortec 350, SM465, and a factory hydraulic clutch setup with an aftermarket external slave cylinder. Can I use the LS bellhousing? What other parts do I need (clutch release bearing, slave cylinder, clutch, etc)?

**mongocanfly** · 12-18-2021, 11:28 PM

I went the other way, I put a LS in front of a nv4500..those parts you have are worth something, so dont toss them..
I'm just gonna assume that you'll need everything from engine to trans from a donor truck with NV and sbc..
I searched for awhile for all the stuff you have, gave up and went with advance adapters ..

layinrocker65 · 12-19-2021, 03:43 PM

Now is the perfect time to put in an LS

**66gmcguy** · 12-20-2021, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

those parts you have are worth something, so dont toss them..

I just had an after market slave cylinder and mount on a regular mechanical clutch bellhousing. Although, I do have a complete 1985-91 hydraulic setup including the bellhousing just sitting around

**66gmcguy** · 12-20-2021, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Now is the perfect time to put in an LS

I certainly would if money and time weren't in short supply right now. My truck desperately needs a 6.0.

12-18-2021, 10:43 PM	#1
66gmcguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 351	NV4500 Swap Questions Hello folks. I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I just picked up an NV4500 to swap into my K20. The transmission is from an LS based truck and includes the bellhousing. What's involved in mating this to my engine? I have a Vortec 350, SM465, and a factory hydraulic clutch setup with an aftermarket external slave cylinder. Can I use the LS bellhousing? What other parts do I need (clutch release bearing, slave cylinder, clutch, etc)?

12-18-2021, 11:28 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,587	Re: NV4500 Swap Questions I went the other way, I put a LS in front of a nv4500..those parts you have are worth something, so dont toss them.. I'm just gonna assume that you'll need everything from engine to trans from a donor truck with NV and sbc.. I searched for awhile for all the stuff you have, gave up and went with advance adapters .. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-19-2021, 03:43 PM	#3
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: NV4500 Swap Questions Now is the perfect time to put in an LS __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags



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