Dodge Getrag Replacement Bellhousing:
Between the years of 1989-1993, Dodge used a German made Getrag 5 speed transmission coupled to the CumminsTM diesel engine. These transmissions were used in both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The availability of re-manufactured transmissions and replacement parts have been extremely difficult to locate. We have developed a new bellhousing that will permit the use of the newer heavy-duty NV4500 transmission.
Many customers (aware that the NV4500 is currently available with the CumminsTM diesel) reason that they can simply use a stock New Venture bellhousing from Chrysler. Although this may be true, as was our initial thought, these original components from Chrysler proved to be extremely expensive. Not only would a new bellhousing be required, but also new clutch components, slave cylinder, engine intermediate plate, and considerable labor.
The bellhousing we manufacture bolts to the CumminsTM 5.9 diesel and utilizes the stock slave cylinder, clutch arm, and release bearing. This bellhousing comes with a new pilot bushing for both the 2WD and 4WD applications. The 4WD kits also include a crossmember mount and transfer case shifter bracket.
The stock clutch arms have become very hard to come by when doing the Getrag replacement. We decided to remanufacture this arm to the factory specifications. P/N 712584C is a direct replacement arm.
2WD APPLICATIONS:
On 2WD installations, the new transmission is approximately 6-1/2” longer than the stock Getrag transmission. This conversion will require driveline and crossmember modifications. A new rear output yoke will need to be purchased and we offer this item as Part No. 716087. Not all Dodge 2WD transmissions have a speedometer option on the tailhousing. The 1998 & newer transmissions used a speedometer located in the rear axle, thus these transmissions do not have any way of connecting a speedometer cable to them. A GPS speedometer may be the only way to accommodate a speedometer in your vehicle with the newer transmission. Floorboard modifications may be necessary because of the new shifter handle location.
P/N 712585 - Dodge H.D.NV4500 bellhousing for replacing the Getrag 5 speed
P/N 27-0056 - Dodge H.D. NV4500 2WD tranny assembly
4WD APPLICATIONS:
On 4WD installations, the new transmission is a direct replacement for the Getrag 5 speed. You will have minor floorboard modifications for the new shifter handle location. The bellhousing kit comes with a crossmember adapter block and transfer case shifter bracket. The stock Dodge NV4500 transfer case adapter housing bolts directly to the stock transfer case. Most applications will require the stock adapter seal to be removed.
P/N 712584 - Dodge H.D. NV4500 bellhousing replacing the Getrag 5 speed
P/N 27-0055 - Dodge H.D. NV4500 4WD tranny assembly
(Assembly includes the bellhousing kit and shift handle)
1992 & 1993, Dodge used a gated transfer case shifter. This shifter bracket is not included in the bellhousing or transmission kits listed above. If your vehicle has this shifter as illustrated, you will need to purchase this bracket or you can order bellhousing kit P/N 712584A which includes this bracket.
P/N 715540 - 1991-93 Getrag Gated transfer case shifter bracket
Stock Dodge CumminsTM to NV4500 bellhousing:
These bellhousings were discontinued from Dodge in 2012; therefore, we started making them soon after. The bellhousings are stock replacement housings, not heavy-duty housings built for more torque. If you have a Cummins engine that is built, you may want to limit the twisting on the drivetrain if you purchase one of these bellhousings.
P/N 712586 - Stock Dodge NV4500 bellhousing.
P/N 712586A - Stock Dodge NV4500 bellhousing replacing an automatic.
