Im going to be buying a nv4500 from some one and im geting the trans, shifter, clutch, flywheel, and rear plate from the engine also the hydraulics from a 2nd gen and I know I will need a starter. Ive looked through the how to`s and it covered all of the things that I have already got. I know I will need the clutch pedal and trim or get a bake pedal. what about the hydraulics will they jsut bold up or do I need to adapt 1st gen to 2nd gen things?

 

I'm in the process of swapping the A518 to nv4500 on a W350. as far as the hydraulics are concerned, I got them new from South Bend along with a new clutch and flywheel. That's the route I opted for, there might be other ways.

your signature mentions you were going to get a TC: if you don't mind my asking, why did you decide to go with manual?

 

Every thing else I own is a manual and I want to get away from the 3.07 gears that I have im going to 3.55 just because of avalibility and I can get a locker for it. so your saying that 2nd gen hydraulics will just go rite into a 1st gen?

 

well, since I haven't done it yet, I can't say from experience: what I can relate is what I've been told so far, and that is the master and slave from 2nd gen trucks will require a little work to fit. I think the member with extensive experience in swapping those transmissions is 1stgen454. If he doesn't chime in, you could PM him your questions.
whereabouts are you?

 

im in st.louis

 

also does any one know if I can get the brake and clutch pedals new from the dealer?

 

freds89 go to a junkyard/salvage yard and save yourself a bundle. I'm not totally sure but from my understanding non diesels will also work and several years back will work. But ask some others that have "been there done that" and get a better idea of what will work. Good luck with your upgrade swap.

 

ya ive been to all of my local walk in yards and I found one a while ago that had pedals it was a gas job but I didnt grab them at the time cause the truck wasnt mine at the time and now that truck is gone... but the pedals are the only thing i have got left to find Ive got the part number for the master cyl bracket for the fire wall. just need the pedals now