what parts should I beefed up on a 46re rebuild
#11
Heavy duty is heavy duty. Putting in beefier/better parts will help your trans last longer. You keep eliminating weak links. If you follow that build, (which as I recall, was for a member that regularly towed a 7K pound trailer...) and don't really tow/haul much, and install a nice trans cooler..... you will be golden.
#13
I've come up with an excellent, budget oriented combination specifically for heavy duty stock replacements that I've used on a handful of 46RE transmissions:
This rebuild kit from Transparts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200435343909...84.m1439.l2649
It comes with Alto USA clutches and steels in 47RE quantities, so you can upgrade the number of clutches with the right number of steels and or pressure plate thickness. The sealing ring/gasket set is very complete and high quality.
Toss the intermediate band that comes with it, and get these bands:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380565933444...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260152462827...84.m1439.l2649
I like the Superior/Fairbanks shift kit. The Superior kit will do everything the Fairbanks kit does, however the Fairbanks kit includes a heavy duty intermediate band strut for about $20 dollars more than the Superior kit. However, upgrading the intermediate servo to a Superior Super Servo is a great upgrade to increase holding power, and it comes with a heavy duty band strut as well so if you go this route, stick with the Superior kit and save $20 bucks.
As mentioned, either a Sonnax or Superior low/reverse servo piston is a smart upgrade.
ALWAYS replace the OD snap ring.
For the torque converter, I've had good luck with ProKing's from Advance Auto. The CR94L can be had for around $80 after using online discounts.
This rebuild kit from Transparts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200435343909...84.m1439.l2649
It comes with Alto USA clutches and steels in 47RE quantities, so you can upgrade the number of clutches with the right number of steels and or pressure plate thickness. The sealing ring/gasket set is very complete and high quality.
Toss the intermediate band that comes with it, and get these bands:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380565933444...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260152462827...84.m1439.l2649
I like the Superior/Fairbanks shift kit. The Superior kit will do everything the Fairbanks kit does, however the Fairbanks kit includes a heavy duty intermediate band strut for about $20 dollars more than the Superior kit. However, upgrading the intermediate servo to a Superior Super Servo is a great upgrade to increase holding power, and it comes with a heavy duty band strut as well so if you go this route, stick with the Superior kit and save $20 bucks.
As mentioned, either a Sonnax or Superior low/reverse servo piston is a smart upgrade.
ALWAYS replace the OD snap ring.
For the torque converter, I've had good luck with ProKing's from Advance Auto. The CR94L can be had for around $80 after using online discounts.
#14
I've come up with an excellent, budget oriented combination specifically for heavy duty stock replacements that I've used on a handful of 46RE transmissions:
This rebuild kit from Transparts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200435343909...84.m1439.l2649
It comes with Alto USA clutches and steels in 47RE quantities, so you can upgrade the number of clutches with the right number of steels and or pressure plate thickness. The sealing ring/gasket set is very complete and high quality.
Toss the intermediate band that comes with it, and get these bands:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380565933444...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260152462827...84.m1439.l2649
I like the Superior/Fairbanks shift kit. The Superior kit will do everything the Fairbanks kit does, however the Fairbanks kit includes a heavy duty intermediate band strut for about $20 dollars more than the Superior kit. However, upgrading the intermediate servo to a Superior Super Servo is a great upgrade to increase holding power, and it comes with a heavy duty band strut as well so if you go this route, stick with the Superior kit and save $20 bucks.
As mentioned, either a Sonnax or Superior low/reverse servo piston is a smart upgrade.
ALWAYS replace the OD snap ring.
For the torque converter, I've had good luck with ProKing's from Advance Auto. The CR94L can be had for around $80 after using online discounts.
This rebuild kit from Transparts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200435343909...84.m1439.l2649
It comes with Alto USA clutches and steels in 47RE quantities, so you can upgrade the number of clutches with the right number of steels and or pressure plate thickness. The sealing ring/gasket set is very complete and high quality.
Toss the intermediate band that comes with it, and get these bands:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380565933444...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260152462827...84.m1439.l2649
I like the Superior/Fairbanks shift kit. The Superior kit will do everything the Fairbanks kit does, however the Fairbanks kit includes a heavy duty intermediate band strut for about $20 dollars more than the Superior kit. However, upgrading the intermediate servo to a Superior Super Servo is a great upgrade to increase holding power, and it comes with a heavy duty band strut as well so if you go this route, stick with the Superior kit and save $20 bucks.
As mentioned, either a Sonnax or Superior low/reverse servo piston is a smart upgrade.
ALWAYS replace the OD snap ring.
For the torque converter, I've had good luck with ProKing's from Advance Auto. The CR94L can be had for around $80 after using online discounts.
SICK! I love it and exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!
#15
#17
I've come up with an excellent, budget oriented combination specifically for heavy duty stock replacements that I've used on a handful of 46RE transmissions:
This rebuild kit from Transparts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200435343909...84.m1439.l2649
It comes with Alto USA clutches and steels in 47RE quantities, so you can upgrade the number of clutches with the right number of steels and or pressure plate thickness. The sealing ring/gasket set is very complete and high quality.
Toss the intermediate band that comes with it, and get these bands:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380565933444...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260152462827...84.m1439.l2649
I like the Superior/Fairbanks shift kit. The Superior kit will do everything the Fairbanks kit does, however the Fairbanks kit includes a heavy duty intermediate band strut for about $20 dollars more than the Superior kit. However, upgrading the intermediate servo to a Superior Super Servo is a great upgrade to increase holding power, and it comes with a heavy duty band strut as well so if you go this route, stick with the Superior kit and save $20 bucks.
As mentioned, either a Sonnax or Superior low/reverse servo piston is a smart upgrade.
ALWAYS replace the OD snap ring.
For the torque converter, I've had good luck with ProKing's from Advance Auto. The CR94L can be had for around $80 after using online discounts.
This rebuild kit from Transparts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200435343909...84.m1439.l2649
It comes with Alto USA clutches and steels in 47RE quantities, so you can upgrade the number of clutches with the right number of steels and or pressure plate thickness. The sealing ring/gasket set is very complete and high quality.
Toss the intermediate band that comes with it, and get these bands:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380565933444...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260152462827...84.m1439.l2649
I like the Superior/Fairbanks shift kit. The Superior kit will do everything the Fairbanks kit does, however the Fairbanks kit includes a heavy duty intermediate band strut for about $20 dollars more than the Superior kit. However, upgrading the intermediate servo to a Superior Super Servo is a great upgrade to increase holding power, and it comes with a heavy duty band strut as well so if you go this route, stick with the Superior kit and save $20 bucks.
As mentioned, either a Sonnax or Superior low/reverse servo piston is a smart upgrade.
ALWAYS replace the OD snap ring.
For the torque converter, I've had good luck with ProKing's from Advance Auto. The CR94L can be had for around $80 after using online discounts.
#18
Probably not. BUt they should have a kit to fit.
Keep in mind, Alto frictions come is several different grades (i.e. heat resistance). The Red Altos are the higher grade. The package probably is the std grafe frictions. Not that there is anything wrong with these, but I recommend the Reds.
#19
#20
I'm in the process of rebuilding a 46re at school and the master overhaul kit actually addresses some issues. (I'd assume whoever is rebuilding your trans is using a master overhaul kit) the main things it addresses is using more steels and composites in the front, rear, and overdrive clutches so there's more holding power.