When upgrading your 1994–2004 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins NV4500 to a dual-disc clutch, you’ll typically need to run an NV5600-style flywheel. Without the proper spacer, the starter pinion won’t reach the ring gear, leaving you with a no-crank situation.
The South Bend NV4500 Starter Spacer Kit is the factory-correct solution. It provides the exact offset required so your existing NV4500 starter fully engages the NV5600 flywheel ring gear. This spacer is a must-have for any NV4500 dual-disc clutch conversion (South Bend, Valair, etc.).
Key Benefits
- Allows you to reuse your factory NV4500 starter with an NV5600 flywheel
- Ensures proper starter engagement and reliable cranking after clutch/flywheel upgrades
- Precision-machined aluminum construction for a perfect fit
- Includes the correct mounting bolts for a complete, bolt-on install
- Eliminates the need to source a different starter or modify your bellhousing
Fitment
- 1994–2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins with NV4500 5-speed manual
- Required when installing an NV5600 flywheel on an NV4500 transmission (very common with dual-disc clutch kits)
What’s Included
- Aluminum starter spacer
- Mounting bolts
Simple, effective, and essential for a clean dual-disc conversion on your 5.9 Cummins. Install it once and never worry about starter engagement again.
5.9 Cummins Starter Spacer with Bolts – South Bend NV4500
When upgrading your 1994–2004 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins NV4500 to a dual-disc clutch, you’ll typically need to run an NV5600-style flywheel. Without the proper spacer, the starter pinion won’t reach the ring gear, leaving you with a no-crank situation.
The South Bend NV4500 Starter Spacer Kit is the factory-correct solution. It provides the exact offset required so your existing NV4500 starter fully engages the NV5600 flywheel ring gear. This spacer is a must-have for any NV4500 dual-disc clutch conversion (South Bend, Valair, etc.).
Key Benefits
Allows you to reuse your factory NV4500 starter with an NV5600 flywheel
Ensures proper starter engagement and reliable cranking after clutch/flywheel upgrades
Precision-machined aluminum construction for a perfect fit
Includes the correct mounting bolts for a complete, bolt-on install
Eliminates the need to source a different starter or modify your bellhousing
Fitment
1994–2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins with NV4500 5-speed manual
Required when installing an NV5600 flyw[...]
5.9 Cummins Starter Spacer with Bolts – South Bend NV4500
When upgrading your 1994–2004 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins NV4500 to a dual-disc clutch, you’ll typically need to run an NV5600-style flywheel. Without the proper spacer, the starter pinion won’t reach the ring gear, leaving you with a no-crank situation.
The South Bend NV4500 Starter Spacer Kit is the factory-correct solution. It provides the exact offset required so your existing NV4500 starter fully engages the NV5600 flywheel ring gear. This spacer is a must-have for any NV4500 dual-disc clutch conversion (South Bend, Valair, etc.).
Key Benefits
- Allows you to reuse your factory NV4500 starter with an NV5600 flywheel
- Ensures proper starter engagement and reliable cranking after clutch/flywheel upgrades
- Precision-machined aluminum construction for a perfect fit
- Includes the correct mounting bolts for a complete, bolt-on install
- Eliminates the need to source a different starter or modify your bellhousing
Fitment
- 1994–2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins with NV4500 5-speed manual
- Required when installing an NV5600 flywheel on an NV4500 transmission (very common with dual-disc clutch kits)
What’s Included
- Aluminum starter spacer
- Mounting bolts
Simple, effective, and essential for a clean dual-disc conversion on your 5.9 Cummins. Install it once and never worry about starter engagement again.