1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

6 transmission variants are listed for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant M150038

NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Bell HousingIntegral Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case TypeAluminum Case
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid TypeSynchromesh - 12345349
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV3500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

None listed.

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150039

NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Bell HousingIntegral Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case TypeCast Iron Case
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid TypeSynchromesh - 12345349
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output Type4WD
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV3500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

None listed.

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T150105

A500 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R3.8
Bell HousingNotch in Bell
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Castings284, 175
Connector Type8 Pins
Converter Mount/DiameterRing Gear On Converter
Cooler IncludedYes
Cooler Replacement RequiredYes
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-ATF+4
LockupYes
Neutral Safety Switch3 Pins - Small Hole
Output TypeRWD
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer TypeWith Hole In Tail Housing
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyA500
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T150110

A500 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R7.8
Bell HousingNotch in Bell
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Castings286, 176
Connector Type8 Pins Black Driver Side
Converter Mount/DiameterRing Gear On Converter
Cooler IncludedYes
Cooler Replacement RequiredYes
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-ATF+4
LockupYes
Neutral Safety Switch3 Pins - Small Hole
Output Type4WD
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer TypeWithout Hole In Tail Housing
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyA500
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T150312

A518 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R3.7
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Castings170, 064
Connector Type8 Pins Black Driver Side
Cooler IncludedYes
Cooler Replacement RequiredYes
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-ATF+4
LockupYes
Neutral Safety Switch3 Pins - Small Hole
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer TypeWith Hole In Tail Housing
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyA518
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T150314

A518 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.7
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Castings172, 064
Connector Type8 Pins Black Driver Side
Cooler IncludedYes
Cooler Replacement RequiredYes
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-ATF+4
LockupYes
Neutral Safety Switch3 Pins - Small Hole
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer TypeWithout Hole In Tail Housing
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyA518
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500?

6 variants are listed: M150038, M150039, T150105, T150110, T150312, T150314. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing, Case Castings, Case Type, Connector Type, Fluid Type, Output Type, Speedometer Type, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Speeds.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.