I think they use the NV3500 in the Dakota because 1) it can handle the stock
motor's torque, 2) it's probably cheaper to build and lighter in weight
(thus better acceleration from less internal rotating mass), and 3) lighter
gears may mean easier shifting.
I know that some of the real-heavy-duty (usu. racing) manual trannys have
straight-cut gears. This makes them stronger, but much harder to shift.
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Shook <gary.shook@mci.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 5 Speed vs. Automatic -Reply -Reply
>Key word in my post was RATED.. New Venture guarantees the NV3500 in
>applications rated for xxx Lbs Ft of torque (transmissions don't have
>calculators, so they don't know about horsepower)... apparently the 5.9L is
>above this number, or they would not have a problem running the NV3500
>behind the 5.9L... they don't have a problem running the NV4500 behind the
>5.9L (or the V10, or the Cummins)... what I don't understand is why they
>have a problem running the NV4500 in the Dak or 1500 ram.... probably some
>other lawyer's idea...
>
>This is not reality of what EITHER transmission can take... it's bean
>counter and lawyer negotiated stuff...
>
>just my 2 copper/zinc disks worth..
>
>Gary Shook
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