transmission swapping madness!

[captaincheez]

As i hate driving automatic vehicles, I'm researching the feasibility of putting a manual transmission in my jimmy(96 vin w). finding the parts is easy enough, but I've run into a few compatibility questions which would need to be answered before I start butchering my truck:

-Would the NV3500 transmission bolt right on to the NP 233 transfer case I got on there now?

-Transmission mounts/crossmember: similar locations or completely different?

-Whats the NV3500 got for electronics? I'm guessing none but I have no clue. I'm assuming I'd need a replacement computer, can I use the one in the parts s10 i'll be using or would I need it flashed by the dealer?

I've got plenty of time, as I've got nothing to do all summer. I also realize I'm completely insane. But I love my truck and would hate to let it go. But driving automatic hurts me on a deep emotional level. So if this is moderately difficult ill do it. Any help/suggestions?

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by captaincheez

As i hate driving automatic vehicles, I'm researching the feasibility of putting a manual transmission in my jimmy(96 vin w). finding the parts is easy enough, but I've run into a few compatibility questions which would need to be answered before I start butchering my truck:

-Would the NV3500 transmission bolt right on to the NP 233 transfer case I got on there now?

-Transmission mounts/crossmember: similar locations or completely different?

-Whats the NV3500 got for electronics? I'm guessing none but I have no clue. I'm assuming I'd need a replacement computer, can I use the one in the parts s10 i'll be using or would I need it flashed by the dealer?

I've got plenty of time, as I've got nothing to do all summer. I also realize I'm completely insane. But I love my truck and would hate to let it go. But driving automatic hurts me on a deep emotional level. So if this is moderately difficult ill do it. Any help/suggestions?

Check you local bone yard salvage yard interchange book.
Good luck
MT