T-18 vs np435
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T-18 vs np435
Hi all
I am thinking about swapping a manual trans in place of the AOD I have now. I was originaly looking for a T-18, but I found a np435, and I was wondering which one would is better. I want to know what all you think about these two transmissions. Btw I have a 86 f150 4x4 302 reg cab long box.
I am thinking about swapping a manual trans in place of the AOD I have now. I was originaly looking for a T-18, but I found a np435, and I was wondering which one would is better. I want to know what all you think about these two transmissions. Btw I have a 86 f150 4x4 302 reg cab long box.
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I had a '86 F-250 4x4 with the T-18 ...was good except the front bearing whined/rumbled for a year and a day....never failed though...dont know much else.
the New Process NP-235 is bulletproof ...Ive had a few ...liked.....and know that they have been used in many tough applications .....including 2 1/2 ton military trucks.....the ones with the "monster truck" Rockwell axles.....ought to tell us something....huh?
the New Process NP-235 is bulletproof ...Ive had a few ...liked.....and know that they have been used in many tough applications .....including 2 1/2 ton military trucks.....the ones with the "monster truck" Rockwell axles.....ought to tell us something....huh?
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They're both pretty indestructable. The NP435 has a 6.69:1 granny gear and the T-18 has a 6.32:1 granny gear.
If you can find a T-19 that would be a good choice. They are almost identicle to a T18, but Rev. and 1st are syncroed. Also, they came in close ratio gear sets, which would be better for you if don't really need/use granny gear.
I have an NP435. I like it, but rarely do I use 1st.
If you can find a T-19 that would be a good choice. They are almost identicle to a T18, but Rev. and 1st are syncroed. Also, they came in close ratio gear sets, which would be better for you if don't really need/use granny gear.
I have an NP435. I like it, but rarely do I use 1st.
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I've got an NP435, and I wouldn't trade it for any other model I've driven.
Like was said, they are bulletproof and very forgiving.
The low gearing is not ideal for gas mileage, but I didn't buy a 4x4 for mileage.
235k on mine with no serious problems.
Great pulling power with the correct engine.
First gear is great for crawling off road.
Like was said, they are bulletproof and very forgiving.
The low gearing is not ideal for gas mileage, but I didn't buy a 4x4 for mileage.
235k on mine with no serious problems.
Great pulling power with the correct engine.
First gear is great for crawling off road.
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The guy I bought my truck from said he hated the NP435.
The gearing was just too low. Made for high revs and poor gas mileage.
I've driven trucks with the OD manual, and I don't like them, but then again, I'm a bit old fashion. I think a truck should ride rough and not have the amenities that some of the new trucks have.
The gearing was just too low. Made for high revs and poor gas mileage.
I've driven trucks with the OD manual, and I don't like them, but then again, I'm a bit old fashion. I think a truck should ride rough and not have the amenities that some of the new trucks have.
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Originally Posted by Katmandu
What year/models used the T-18 ??
What year/models used the NP435 ??
What year/models used the NP435 ??
popular in the 2wd's vs. the Np435 for the 4wd's. I have seen T-18's in 4wd's and 435's in 2wd's. I think it mostly depended on what else wha ordered with
the truck.
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