NV4500 Clutch Swap Questions

NV4500 Clutch Swap Questions

03-07-2001, 02:56 AM

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NV4500 Clutch Swap Questions

I recently installed the TST #11 plate and am really impressed by the difference in performance. Unfortunately, I found out all too quickly that the stock clutch is now the limiting factor. Done some research using this site & the many clutch-related posts have been really helpful - maybe a So. Bend in my future?? - any recommendations would be much appreciated. My truck is a daily-driver, so besides AFC spring, I will likely upgrade only exhaust & turbine housing in the future.

If anyone has done a clutch swap, what I am trying to learn is, do I need a special tool to separate the shifter extension from the base?? My shop manual indicates this to be a press-fit & shows a special tool - is there a trick someone has used?? Are there any other "gotchas" I should be aware of??

I am new to this group & am really impressed with it. Thanks all...

Mike T.

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98 2500 4x4 12v/5sp,QC,SLT,SWB
Flame Red, 72K at 03/01, 4.10s, 35-inch BFGs on Welds, mild lift.
K&N, TST #11, DiPricol boost+pyro (more to follow after clutch infusion)
"when the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro" - H.S.T

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