SM465 Vs. T-18
stoney bones
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I thought i was convinced i wanted a T-18 with the creeper first @ 6.32 but, these things proove to be expensive in my area and rare.
i was reading up on some novak literature that the Muncie SM465 is a common and excellent swap out for my current SR4 as it shares a similar bolt pattern. the SM465 also features a creeper gear @ 6.55
they also mention a SM420 with an even lower 7.00 first but is about 50lbs lighter.
both said to be for heavy duty use and excellent for off road. only difference other than the slight gear ratios seems to be a bit of weight and a little space.
now, i havnt gotten to checking availabilty on them but novak claims they are pretty easy to find.
whats better between the three? will i ever find a right answer? or is the simple answer they are just three excellent transmissions and its going to be personal choice?
edit: according to the specs in the novak knowledge base the SM420 has about the same dimensions and comes in 10lbs lighter with a lower first gear....and more rare.
i was reading up on some novak literature that the Muncie SM465 is a common and excellent swap out for my current SR4 as it shares a similar bolt pattern. the SM465 also features a creeper gear @ 6.55
they also mention a SM420 with an even lower 7.00 first but is about 50lbs lighter.
both said to be for heavy duty use and excellent for off road. only difference other than the slight gear ratios seems to be a bit of weight and a little space.
now, i havnt gotten to checking availabilty on them but novak claims they are pretty easy to find.
whats better between the three? will i ever find a right answer? or is the simple answer they are just three excellent transmissions and its going to be personal choice?
edit: according to the specs in the novak knowledge base the SM420 has about the same dimensions and comes in 10lbs lighter with a lower first gear....and more rare.
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