Regarding 46RE transmission swaps. I need your advice. Here's my story. I have a 2001 Ram 1500 SLT with a 5.9 gas & 46RE. I built up a stroker 408 and replaced the stock 5.9 Magnum. BTW the 46RE in the truck is fresh and problem free. When I put the 408 in I "unplugged" all engine related EFI & computer functions because I installed a Projection III EFI and most other computers items. I wanted to keep in simple. The first thing that happened as I had no 4th or TC lock up. I studied the factory manual and wiring diagrams, tried many different jumper combinations and had no luck, so I bought a core and had it TCI'd. Works great. Now I have a 1969 Valiant rolling chassis that I want to put the 5.9 and 46RE into. I have a small fortune in the 46RE and would like to use it. I don't mind if I have to mount a couple of switches on the dash. What can I do to make this 46RE work in an old school car? Thanks all, Brad

 

I have one more question. Will a 360 from a dodge ram van fit in my dakota? I was just wondering if they made the 360 for the ram van different than that of a ram 1500.

May be a dumb question. But questions are the only way to learn.

 

I recentaly pulled the stock 5.9 (gas) and 46RE out of my 1500 and replaced it with a 408 stroker & 518 TCI transmission. I want to put the 5.9 & 46RE in my 69 Valiant project. How can I get the 46RE to work properly without the computer? (obdii). Thanks all

 

That would be a sweet project. The 46re is electronic and controlled by computer. For that specific transmission you have 2 choices. The stock style computer that works the engine as well and transmission control. The next option is a aftermarket stand alone transmission control computer. Just go to google spend some time searching.

 

I also have a 89 with a 3.9, Can u tell me what all you had to do to do the la 3.9 to magnum swap. I've ran across a totaled 99 dakota with a 5.2 magnum with 158,000. Im thinkin about buying the whole truck and swappin everything over. The tranny bad in the totaled truck but I just had my tranny freshly rebuilt and beefed up. It should work and hold up to extra hp and torque right? I can get it for pretty much a steal. is it worth it and what should I watch out for, how hard is it, and what kind of wiring do I need to do. I'm well mechanically inclined but a amateur at wiring so thats the part I'm really skepticle about... Please help

 

You would have to swap over all wiring and computer. Lots of work, but worth it if you have the patience. We have several write ups on V8 swaps. Check the FAQ2 in this section for them. Also don't be scared to start a new thread instead of pulling up an old one.