Love that sound, I have a 2013 Ram 3500, would like to swap automatic to 6 Spd. manual, any suggestions where to take it? or you do swapping transmissions?
The Holy Grail now rolls. Perfect Man! Gorgeous truck. Was it worth it? Only yer opinion counts. The rest of us can only sit and drool. I'm pissed about FCA dropping the manual too! This is what happens when they let office boys drive pickups. Working in Montana right now, and Extended cabs are had to find in decent shape, so Dude, you got a gem. Keep the vids coming, we're watching.
Nice to hear your thoughts on the drive-ability aspect. Know I've mentioned before that I have '98 12v short bed with a G56 swap so I've appreciated this series. The two work hand in hand with each other. The gear spacing in particular is perfect. I know I will catch flack for saying this but I'm not a fan of the gear spacing on the NV4500. The gaps between gears are not consistent like they are with the G56; it makes towing in particular a very relaxed experience with the G56 because you never have to work the engine just a littler harder in one or two particular gears in order to catch a gear that's a little on the taller side- you're always in the perfect spot or can find that right gear. That leads me to agree that yes, you can easily skip gears because of the consistency aspect and monster low end the G56 provides to the 12v. It's easy to start out in 3rd on just a slight roll or go from third to 5th, 2nd to 4th, etc. Man this combination is so forgiving. Sixth gear is awesome for the highway. Plus, it's the smoothest and most refined feeling transmission out of any offering compared to the NV's to the ZF6 in the Ford for matter. Sure, some folks will say they prefer the NV5600 because it's cast iron and not aluminum like the G56. Unless you're sled pulling with crazy HP, the G56 for me any day of the week, plus, parts are much easier to come by and I like the way the G56's shift over the NVs too. Yup, I said it. Again, I'm opinionated of course but those are my findings. The 12v with a G56 is the perfect towing rig and like said, the two just work hand in hand with each other as if they were designed to be that way. Thanks for your review of the driving experience.
Love it man... makes me wanna search for another 12 valver. I had a 95 with 10” lift and 37s. Funny that I was clearing 37s on my 14 with only a leveling kit!
Second of 3 👍🏻 Badass truck 😈 you did a awesome job Sam ! Glad that everything works like it should 👍🏻 I really like the valair Kevlar clutch. Very smooth and holding the power.
Nice work Sam Loved the review Had a rebuilt - updated nv4500 from all state not good I seen your review on that a year ago just before I put it in my car. Yes you were right I wouldn’t buy one again 😢 2nd nv4500 little noisy in 4 th gear I have a g56 in the shed waiting to go in a Ford 12 valve ve pump . Makes it worse I’m in Australia hard to get parts over here. It was good to see you’re thoughts 👍
Okay, I’m jealous. I too, don’t believe that real trucks have automatics. However, being a die-hard Ford guy, they saw fit to take away my choice. My’17 550 is the first automatic truck I’ve ever owned. It does okay but it’s just not the same even in the manual mode. Keep the working man’s videos coming!
Dropping the 12v mechanical with the nv5600 into the 46 Ford as we speak. It's too cold to ride the bikes and it's not snowing enough to go ride sleds. Might as well play doctor and merge new (ish) Cummins parts with an antique Ford. That'll piss em off. Glad to be watching your vidjas again Sam, best of luck with the trash weather we got. Till next time stay safe pard.
My ‘94 was that color, loved it, but automatic. Had to put a Suncoast in it. Would have done a stick, but no quad cab. Now I have an ‘01, quad cab, NV5600. If your’s is a 4.10, installing 285/75-16’s at 33” diameter will change your gearing down to 3.90-something. Dodge put 7.5” wheels on that vintage, so the wider tire will work OK. Or...you could go to a 17” wheel and tire, and upgrade to bigger brakes. I do like the look of those wheels, though. Mine are still stock aluminum. Most everyone changes their wheels, so I have a “custom” look.😎
Sounds goooood. I have always enjoyed driving a stick shift. Appreciate your videos Sam.Watched a farming video recently and olé boy driving a Ram and hauling hay had a V-belt hat on in Texas. Reminded me that there is still some normal folks.
Nv4500 5th gear and nv5600 6th gear have pretty much the same ratio. The 5600 splits 3-4, if i remember correctly. However im not sure about the g56. 5600 and g56 are a better trans regardless 👍🏻
Very happy for ya brother. We all have that special truck,"real or a dream". I'm not sure what more a man would want from a channel lol. Your abilities are more than mine but ...you go for it.I'm a 60 year old MAN,you pull your weight wellha ha🤘
I love it!!! I'm new to the diesel world. Always loved them but never had one until now. I wish it was a dodge, I've always been a dodge guy but this was handed down so I'm not complaining. Some day I'll get me a 2500
I’ve just bought a 2004 3500 dually with a knackered gearbox, I’m planning on swapping to a manual G56. Just need to hunt all the bits down, which is a bit tricky being in the UK. Really enjoy your videos tho pal.
At the end of the day who cares if you made mistakes!!!!! You had the balls to build the truck of your dreams and in my humble opinion that truck with that paint combo is one of the best looking trucks ever produced. Just remember the haters going to hate. Ps I drive a powerstroke😎
Excellent job. I wanted it to stay auto , but now I’m glad u didn’t. Lol. Looks and sounds great. I think it’s called a quad cab. Lmao. Love the jacket too
I have a 1995 3500 dually was an automatic bought it two weeks later all gears became neutral i was seriously thinking about swapping the G56 into it but looking on the cummins form it sounded like a whole lot of hassle but the way you describe it i think I’m back on the band wagon of trying it mine is a 2WD so i don’t have the transfer case and only one drive shaft to modify
Should the 12 Valve even be have been offered in an automatic? Not in merica. If you get one of them antiquated diesel motors, it should come with a box of gears behind it.
Idk Sam I have a g56 in my 2012 dually I dont care for its notchy compared to my 96 12v with the nv4500 it shifted like butter 700 bucks for the drive shift that's nuts I just had one shorten cost me 132 bucks with new ujoints
This was a great video. You covered so many topics and questions that I had as I plan on doing this to my 12 valve in the future. Also, thanks for mentioning that you have 4:10 gears as that is what I have in mine. Here is a great write up on it if you want to take a look here is a a cummins forum write up. www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94-98-powertrain/1425954-so-you-think-you-wanna-g56-your-4wd-12v.html
Nothing even comes close to the throttle response of an ole p pump mechanical Cummins, n especially in reliability. N my next trans is gonna be a 6 spd. No question. Not sure if a NV or G 56, got a 4500 now with 355s, n it’s too high in 1st for pulling trailer. 45s are cheap to rebuild, but they aren’t that great for 500 horse, n that extra gear is where it’s at.
The difference between an nv4500 and the nv5600 is negligible. The gearing in the 45 in 4th is the same as 5th in the 56. The ratio difference between 5th in the 45 and 6th in the 56 is like 2 hundredths. Basically all that was done was a gear was added between 3rd and 4th to bridge the large rpm gap between 3rd and 4th on the 4500. Mpg gains between the two would be negligible at best. I can't speak to the g56 though, but based on what I have read it is similar gear ratio wise, definitely more solid built though.
Anyway to replace the column around the steering wheel to remove the automatic shifted lever? I’ve seen many swaps but never saw anyone replace the column.
They make a lever delete, you may need to hunt for it a bit to find the correct one. Or find a wrecked bolt action 98 (any model) and pull the shroud off the column. Easy peasy.
Man that 12 valve sounds soooo much better rowing through the gears than it did moaning against that torque converter
I've got a 98 12 valve with the four doors, a g56 and compounds on it and I love it.
Nothing's ever gonna beat the sound of driving those mechanical cummins. Happy to own one.
Keep up the good work love your videos .I would like to have a 12v will keep watching God bless your family.
If this didn't make you want a 2nd gen you need to rewatch it
Reason I'm here is thers a 97 cummins extended cab short bed with g56😀
Gotta love that twelve valve sound you most definitely have a unicorn bro
Love that sound, I have a 2013 Ram 3500, would like to swap automatic to 6 Spd. manual, any suggestions where to take it? or you do swapping transmissions?
The Holy Grail now rolls. Perfect Man! Gorgeous truck. Was it worth it? Only yer opinion counts. The rest of us can only sit and drool. I'm pissed about FCA dropping the manual too! This is what happens when they let office boys drive pickups. Working in Montana right now, and Extended cabs are had to find in decent shape, so Dude, you got a gem. Keep the vids coming, we're watching.
Love the sound of the 12 valve sweet looking truck. Glad she’s back on the road hope everyone is safe out there. Keep up the good work.
Nice to hear your thoughts on the drive-ability aspect. Know I've mentioned before that I have '98 12v short bed with a G56 swap so I've appreciated this series. The two work hand in hand with each other. The gear spacing in particular is perfect. I know I will catch flack for saying this but I'm not a fan of the gear spacing on the NV4500. The gaps between gears are not consistent like they are with the G56; it makes towing in particular a very relaxed experience with the G56 because you never have to work the engine just a littler harder in one or two particular gears in order to catch a gear that's a little on the taller side- you're always in the perfect spot or can find that right gear. That leads me to agree that yes, you can easily skip gears because of the consistency aspect and monster low end the G56 provides to the 12v. It's easy to start out in 3rd on just a slight roll or go from third to 5th, 2nd to 4th, etc. Man this combination is so forgiving. Sixth gear is awesome for the highway. Plus, it's the smoothest and most refined feeling transmission out of any offering compared to the NV's to the ZF6 in the Ford for matter. Sure, some folks will say they prefer the NV5600 because it's cast iron and not aluminum like the G56. Unless you're sled pulling with crazy HP, the G56 for me any day of the week, plus, parts are much easier to come by and I like the way the G56's shift over the NVs too. Yup, I said it. Again, I'm opinionated of course but those are my findings. The 12v with a G56 is the perfect towing rig and like said, the two just work hand in hand with each other as if they were designed to be that way. Thanks for your review of the driving experience.
Austen I can totally agree on the gear spacing. 2nd 3rd 4th are all space so differently. Especially 2/3.
That’s one good sounding 12 valve, Holy Grail! Rare truck, with a rare mans mission! Awesome!
Nice job... My old math teachers were wrong, 12>24. Lol good to see you happy about it though. Cost takes a back seat when it's something you love.
Congratulations, Sam. Glad you finally got her finished. Now to work on grandma's truck!
Love it man... makes me wanna search for another 12 valver. I had a 95 with 10” lift and 37s. Funny that I was clearing 37s on my 14 with only a leveling kit!
Second of 3 👍🏻
Badass truck 😈 you did a awesome job Sam ! Glad that everything works like it should 👍🏻
I really like the valair Kevlar clutch. Very smooth and holding the power.
Great outcome of the 12 valve Cummins marries to the G56 transmission. Show some tow videos of it towning something heavy.
That’ll out live any truck produced in the last 15 years. Perfect and simple, can’t beat it.
kunu98 yep for sure, just maybe 07 1/2 or 09 since they still had a 5.9
The G56 Trans is excellent !
Better than a lot of music!
Loving the millennial theft deterrent system!!
Timberhitch LLC as a “‘mellennial” (16) i can drive stick, but i wish more people would learn as well
Bro I'm 19 and swapped an nv4500 on my dually 12v with spacers in the rear wheels cuz it wasn't wide enough. I drive through Dallas traffic every day
Love that 12v sound!
so jealous of this truck!!!! i want a 6 spd real bad!! and would love the cab. i got a 97, so no rear doors for me
I got a 97 also 5 speed 4x4 its on my page now I need to g56 it !
Congratulations Sam, that is a thing of beauty and the beast👍. Well done and thanks for sharing👍👍👍🇺🇸
Yep. Thanks for that ending !!
Nice work Sam
Loved the review
Had a rebuilt - updated nv4500 from all state not good I seen your review on that a year ago just before I put it in my car. Yes you were right I wouldn’t buy one again 😢
2nd nv4500 little noisy in 4 th gear
I have a g56 in the shed waiting to go in
a Ford 12 valve ve pump . Makes it worse I’m in Australia hard to get parts over here.
It was good to see you’re thoughts 👍
I'm green with envy! I can't wait until I get my 3500 done. Looking for a 12 valve for it now. That is one fine truck Sam!
Okay, I’m jealous. I too, don’t believe that real trucks have automatics. However, being a die-hard Ford guy, they saw fit to take away my choice. My’17 550 is the first automatic truck I’ve ever owned. It does okay but it’s just not the same even in the manual mode. Keep the working man’s videos coming!
Dropping the 12v mechanical with the nv5600 into the 46 Ford as we speak. It's too cold to ride the bikes and it's not snowing enough to go ride sleds. Might as well play doctor and merge new (ish) Cummins parts with an antique Ford. That'll piss em off.
Glad to be watching your vidjas again Sam, best of luck with the trash weather we got. Till next time stay safe pard.
My ‘94 was that color, loved it, but automatic. Had to put a Suncoast in it. Would have done a stick, but no quad cab. Now I have an ‘01, quad cab, NV5600.
If your’s is a 4.10, installing 285/75-16’s at 33” diameter will change your gearing down to 3.90-something. Dodge put 7.5” wheels on that vintage, so the wider tire will work OK. Or...you could go to a 17” wheel and tire, and upgrade to bigger brakes. I do like the look of those wheels, though. Mine are still stock aluminum. Most everyone changes their wheels, so I have a “custom” look.😎
Great job Sam always doing a killer job on your vids man much love brother keep it up
I just noticed that that Automatic shift lever is still on the column. Anyone other than you will be confused as heck when they jump in that truck.
its how you prime the blinker fluid, you move it up and down to keep the blinkers from burning out from being too hot
My guy I am not the jealous type but dang it I am jealous of your truck!
That truck is a bad cherry man! Love the videos! Keep up the great work!
Sounds goooood. I have always enjoyed driving a stick shift. Appreciate your videos Sam.Watched a farming video recently and olé boy driving a Ram and hauling hay had a V-belt hat on in Texas. Reminded me that there is still some normal folks.
Great work Sam 👍
I got to say, that is one Bad Larry...as you would say Sam lol. Great truck, and that has got to be a unique setup. I really like it.
Nv4500 5th gear and nv5600 6th gear have pretty much the same ratio. The 5600 splits 3-4, if i remember correctly. However im not sure about the g56. 5600 and g56 are a better trans regardless 👍🏻
Needs some bigger tires, will help gear ratio issue too ;)
Love the way you keep your trucks up to shade and ready to work 💪
Very happy for ya brother. We all have that special truck,"real or a dream". I'm not sure what more a man would want from a channel lol. Your abilities are more than mine but ...you go for it.I'm a 60 year old MAN,you pull your weight wellha ha🤘
You Have To Do What You Have
To Do / To Make You
😁 FEEL HAPPY 😊
ENJOY ! BE PROUD GREAT JOB
I love it!!! I'm new to the diesel world. Always loved them but never had one until now. I wish it was a dodge, I've always been a dodge guy but this was handed down so I'm not complaining. Some day I'll get me a 2500
I’ve just bought a 2004 3500 dually with a knackered gearbox, I’m planning on swapping to a manual G56. Just need to hunt all the bits down, which is a bit tricky being in the UK. Really enjoy your videos tho pal.
At the end of the day who cares if you made mistakes!!!!! You had the balls to build the truck of your dreams and in my humble opinion that truck with that paint combo is one of the best looking trucks ever produced. Just remember the haters going to hate. Ps I drive a powerstroke😎
Excellent job. I wanted it to stay auto , but now I’m glad u didn’t. Lol. Looks and sounds great.
I think it’s called a quad cab. Lmao. Love the jacket too
conrats. i am working hard tying to get mine running again, but i went way further in my build/swap.
Now you just need to get rid the column shifter to complete it. Your like a little kid at Christmas in this video 😎
That hand shaker is what made rams so good for hauling
Great decision brother 🇺🇸 and mission with man pedal Holy Grail
Awesome glad to see it up and going and no not that I can remember seeing a g56 in one of these trucks
👍🏼👍🏼👏👏👍🏼👍🏼
Nice job! Come out to NM, ride KTM’ year round here!
I've got a 2000 24v with a nv5600 and I love it....but I have never driven a g56 so I don't know what the difference is??
Grandma's truck,are you putting the g56 in her truck.that is a righteous sounding truck and it looks great too.
That's an awesome swap in the red dodge. So jealous
Now just time to fix that steering column! But wow I wish I could find an old 12 valve
Yes! The auto column drives me crazy when I see it lol.
That is so freaking awesome man!!
That is one bad ass truck!! Love the videos and the truck!! Great work!!
Love see that sat up on a dually
i love all the video its always a good time getting off work and waiting for you to upload
Use to have drive line work done in West Sacramento. Prices musta went up. 🙄
That things gold bro straight gold
Great video thanks for sharing have a great day and sweet truck
I have a 1995 3500 dually was an automatic bought it two weeks later all gears became neutral i was seriously thinking about swapping the G56 into it but looking on the cummins form it sounded like a whole lot of hassle but the way you describe it i think I’m back on the band wagon of trying it mine is a 2WD so i don’t have the transfer case and only one drive shaft to modify
biggestdodgefan that would be simple with 2 wheel drove
Thats a solid truck :)
You got a great truck right there!
Skipping gears and passing ........ Ford's LMFAO... That truck sounds so nice...👍👌
Very nice you need to pull something bet it pulls good
Ive "seen" one advertised on craigslist.. don't remember the price and it was a dually
Awesome job.
My 06 3500 with g56 has 3.73 gears and its about the same. 2300 at 70mph
Should the 12 Valve even be have been offered in an automatic?
Not in merica.
If you get one of them antiquated diesel motors,
it should come with a box of gears behind it.
Nice job!!
I love that truck, and what a sound 😛😛😛
Sounds badass AF
DAMN I WANT it, WOW that baby sings true
Truck sure is sweet please let me know if you do the short throw shifter on the 04 been thinking of getting one myself
Sounds good and moves 👍
Great Truck,Great job,GOD BLESS
You probably have already addressed this question.....are you going to get ride of the auto gear shift from the steering column?
Nice work that automatic shifter need to go
Looks like fun
Really nice truck.
hell ya brother it was!!!!!
Great truck!
Idk Sam I have a g56 in my 2012 dually I dont care for its notchy compared to my 96 12v with the nv4500 it shifted like butter
700 bucks for the drive shift that's nuts I just had one shorten cost me 132 bucks with new ujoints
I'll trade you my 4500 for that g56
@@davidcaskey4669 lol I am not putting a 4500 in my dually
Ill send ya a message on IG with a bumper manufacturer, guy makes some nice stuff. Glad to see ol red up an rollin!
Man i love this truck
I have a 95 3500 that I swapped to a nv4500. Max speed is about 70mph at 2500 rpm
I would hate that my 95 2500 auto is at 2100 at 65 doesn’t seem to like going much faster with the 4:10s
Awesome. Love it.
Hey Sam, if you do decide to swap the nv4500 to a g56 on pops truck. I would like to buy that nv4500 from you!
Badass truck!
This was a great video. You covered so many topics and questions that I had as I plan on doing this to my 12 valve in the future. Also, thanks for mentioning that you have 4:10 gears as that is what I have in mine. Here is a great write up on it if you want to take a look here is a a cummins forum write up. www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94-98-powertrain/1425954-so-you-think-you-wanna-g56-your-4wd-12v.html
Nothing even comes close to the throttle response of an ole p pump mechanical Cummins, n especially in reliability. N my next trans is gonna be a 6 spd. No question. Not sure if a NV or G 56, got a 4500 now with 355s, n it’s too high in 1st for pulling trailer. 45s are cheap to rebuild, but they aren’t that great for 500 horse, n that extra gear is where it’s at.
I had a 99 with a 5 speed 24 vlv I could have used a 6 speed
Mark Sleeper 5 speeds suck on the interstate don’t they lol
yes you nailed it
The difference between an nv4500 and the nv5600 is negligible. The gearing in the 45 in 4th is the same as 5th in the 56. The ratio difference between 5th in the 45 and 6th in the 56 is like 2 hundredths. Basically all that was done was a gear was added between 3rd and 4th to bridge the large rpm gap between 3rd and 4th on the 4500. Mpg gains between the two would be negligible at best. I can't speak to the g56 though, but based on what I have read it is similar gear ratio wise, definitely more solid built though.
i want to see you put this truck under a good size load
Are u gonna do any mods to any of the 12v u have like add some big bumpers and lights and stuff like that little bit bigger tire on it
Angela and Ronnie Gray stock tires. This first one I’ve had with normal tires. It’s nice they don’t rub but bumper will be added as well as lights
My 98 is a 4-door but she's a brutish V10, curious if this swap would be compatible with it sense the bolt pattern is the same
I would like to know the fuel mileage when you find out .
PBPP for sure. It got 15 with the auto around town in go cart mode. I’ll check with stick soon
@@VBELTandSON thanks
Stick is just shy of 20 at least with the nv4500, should be even better with the 6 speed since it lowers rpms.
David Does nv4500 actually has a better overdrive then the g56. 6 speed is best for towing.
Are those the same pedals from a nv4500 truck? I’ve got a 96 with the 5 speed in it and have been wanting to go to a 6 speed for the longest time
What kind of magnetic phone case do you have, Sam?
Anyway to replace the column around the steering wheel to remove the automatic shifted lever? I’ve seen many swaps but never saw anyone replace the column.
B&K Excavating LLC just take out the pin for the autoleaver and replace plastic with one that doesn’t have a hole in it
They make a lever delete, you may need to hunt for it a bit to find the correct one. Or find a wrecked bolt action 98 (any model) and pull the shroud off the column.
Easy peasy.