QU10201 NV4500 Mainshaft 3rd Gear 29 Tooth for Dodge & 1997-2007 GM

QU10201 29 Tooth NV4500 Mainshaft 3rd Gear is a quality reproduction 29 tooth Mainshaft 3rd gear. QU10201 fits all 1992-2007 New Venture 5 Speed Manual Transmissions with a 5.61:1 1st Gear Ratio. Applications include all 1992-2005 Dodge and all 1995-2007 GM NV4500 transmissions. Features a welded clutch ring just like your original NVG gear. Your matching countershaft 3rd gear must have 30 teeth. Imported.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
1992-1994 GM
Gear Tooth Failures
Special Tools
Matching NV4500 Countershaft Part Numbers
Matching Popular NV4500 Mainshaft Part Numbers
Matching NV4500 Synchronizer Parts
Other Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: 1992-1994 GM
QU10201 is a 29 tooth, bearing supported mainshaft 3rd gear that is compatible with 1992-2005 Dodge and 1995-2007 GM New Venture NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions. These transmissions all have a 5.61:1 first gear ratio. Matching NV4500 countershafts have 30 3rd gear teeth. QU10201 is NOT compatible with wide ratio 1992-1994 GM NV4500 models with the 6.34:1 1st gear ratio. QU10201 replaces QU10028 OEM gear.

Tech Note 2: Gear Tooth Failures
3rd Gear tooth failures in New Venture NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions are commonplace in transmissions mated to enhanced horsepower Diesel engines. For stock or near stock power applications, 3rd gear failures are usually a lubrication related failure that damages the bearing bore. Another failure is synchronizer clutch tooth wear and or synchro cone wear caused by incorrect lubricant or the use of cheap imported bronze synchro rings instead of OE style lined steel rings. Problems with your clutch not fully releasing or crankshaft pilot bearing/bushing dragging can also lead to clutch teeth wear from "grinding" the gears during shifting.

There are claims that cryogenically treating NV4500 gears will increase gear strength as much as 30%. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be any peer-reviewed documentary evidence to support those claims. Cryogenically treating gears is primarily a cold-hardening process that changes the molecular structure of steel to decrease wear while retaining or increasing hardness. If properly done, it is probable the cryogenic treatment process does slightly increase the impact and fatigue resistance of NV4500 gears, but not enough to significantly increase the ability of an NV4500 transmission to reliably handle more than 600 Lb.-Ft. of input torque especially considering the maximum factory torque rating of the NV4500HD transmission is only 460 Lb.-Ft.

Tech Note 3: Special Tools
Need Torque Specs or Rebuild procedures? Order my 116 page, full color illustrated NV4500 Rebuild Manual. You will need some special tools to correctly service your NV4500 Transmission. The chart below lists our current NV4500 Special Tools for popular models.

Tech Note 4: Matching NV4500 Countershaft Part Numbers

Tech Note 5: Matching Popular NV4500 Mainshaft Part Numbers

Tech Note 6: Matching NV4500 Synchronizer Part Numbers

Tech Note 7: Other Matching Parts
QU10135 Bearing, 3rd Gear
QU10004 Synchronizer Friction Ring
QU10301 Snap Ring, 2-3 Gear Thrust Washer Retaining
QU10302 Thrust Washer (between 2nd and 3rd Gear)
QU10313 Teflon Bearing Spacer for 3rd Gear
QU10316 Pin, Thrust Washer Anti-Rotation
QU10001 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1992-1996 Dodge
QU10005 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1997-2005 Dodge
QU10061 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1992-1995 GM 4x4
QU10062 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1996-2005 GM 4x4
QU10063 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1992-1995 GM 4x2
QU10064 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1996-2007 GM 4x2
QU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission Oil
TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual
VSG1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video
QU90003 Anaerobic Sealant
QU90006 3.35 oz Ultra Black RTV Sealant
QU90005 0.5 oz Ultra Black RTV Sealant
S24200 6ml Medium Strength Blue Threadlocker
S9978 1 gram Medium Strength Blue Threadlocker
S9979 1 gram High Strength Red Threadlocker
S24026 High Temperature Threadlocker for Mainshaft Nut
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Applications:
Chevy and GMC:
C1500, K1500, C2500, K2500, C3500, C3500HD, K3500: all 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 with NV4500 5 Speed
C2500, K2500, C3500, K3500 Standard and HD Pickup based models: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 all with NV4500 5 Speed
C3500HD 15,000 Lb. GCVW Cab and Chassis: 2000, 2001, 2002 all with NV4500 5 Speed
C2500, K2500 Silverado Classic and Sierra Classic: 2007 with NV4500 5 Speed

Dodge and Ram:
D250, W250, D350, W350: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 with Cummins Diesel AND our NV4500 Transmission Retrofit Kit
Ramcharger, D150, W150: 1992, 1993 with NV4500 5 Speed
D250, W250, D350, W350: 1992, 1993 with Gas Engine and NV4500 5 Speed
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 all with V10 and NV4500HD 5 Speed
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 all with Cummins Diesel and NV4500HD 5 Speed
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 all with gas V8 and NV4500LD 5 Speed