New Venture NV3500 Manual Transmission

Model/Type

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

R

Wide ratio NV3500 (GM fullsize & Ram 1500)

4.02 : 1

2.32 : 1

1.40 : 1

1.00 : 1

0.73 : 1

3.55 : 1

Close ratio NV3500 (GM midsize & Ram 2500 LD)

3.49 : 1

2.16 : 1

1.40 : 1

1.00 : 1

0.73 : 1

3.55 : 1

Close Ratio NV3500-HD (Dodge Dakota)

3.49 : 1

2.14 : 1

1.38 : 1

1.00 : 1

0.73 : 1

3.55 : 1

Transmission:

NV3500 & NV3500-HD

Type:

5 speed synchronized manual transmission

Manufacturer:

New Venture Gear

Model Years/Applications:

1993 - 2006 GMC/Chevrolet C/K pickup (4.3L V-6, 5.0L V-8, 5.7L V-8)
1993 - 2003 Chevrolet S10 (4.3L V-6)
1994 - 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ( 3.9L V-6, 5.2L V-8)
1994 - 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 LD
1994 - 2004 Dodge Dakota (NV3500-HD only)
2002 - 2004 Jeep Liberty (3.7L V-6)

GM RPO Codes:

MG5 - wide ratio, fullsize GM trucks
M50 - close ratio, midsize/compact GM trucks

Dodge Order Code:

DDC

Synchronization:

Synchronized in all forward gears and reverse

PTO Provisions:

None - no PTO or other access cover on transmission housing

Case Material:

Aluminum 2 piece transmission case with integrated bellhousing

Max Input Torque:

NV3500

~ 300 lb-ft

NV3500-HD

~ 340 lb-ft

Weight:

~ 110 lbs with oil

Oil Capacity ^[1]:

4x2 NV3500

2.4 qts (4.8 pints)

4x4 NV3500

2.1 qts (4.2 pints)

NV3500-HD

2.1 qts (4.2 pints)

Fluid Type/Spec:

GM Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid (ACDelco 10-4014, GM 12377916, GM 88900399))
MOPAR NV3500 Manual Transmission Lubricant (MOPAR 4874464)
Amsoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid

Drain Plug Location:

Bottom of transmission (torque to 14-20 lb-ft)

Fill Plug Location:

Front, passenger side of transmission (torque to 14-20 lb-ft)

Shift Pattern: