i have been calling around on rebuilding my 47re and i ran into a builder that said not to buy any alto red egal clutch packs as they are all junk. is this true? does anyone have any experience with these clutches?

 

I would run away from that shop......

Do a search and find MonteC's transmission thread. Good info there.

Are you going to do this yourself or have a shop do it?

 

if i can find someone to do it for cheap or just help me with it ill go for it but im on a budget so im considering doing it myself. it would be my first tranny drop/rebuild so im a bit apprehensive.

i found this guy on craigs list. i posted an add looking for help with a 47re rebuild and offered 500 bucks plus unlimited beer

 

Keep in mind, it doesn't make a huge difference as to what kinda rebuild kit you use. I've heard of a few dodges make it to 200k on a factory tranny. make sure you install a really good alternate tranny line cooler (additional 60 bucks). Those lines need to be at a good 175F or lower, otherwise every 10 or so degrees the mileage you could achieve on the tranny starts to nose-dive.

 

I respectfully disagree....rebuild compnents are important. That's why the Viper is about $2500! I installed the red alto clutches and like them. Also upgraded governor solenoid as well. And a better TC will make it last longer and shift better.

Here is some info that will be helpful:

DIY - 46RE Transmission Rebuild (work in progress)

MonteC's Transmission Corner (For Info Only)

Convert 46RE to 47RE??

Trans Check Valve Delete

46RE Transmission Problem

shift points..

Transmission Diagnostics


I also added a Hayden cooler and trans temp gauge and added extra clutches in the front drum.

I had not done a tranny in over 30 years, and it was ford c4 and c6 and a couple of chevys. This is my first Dodge tranny. I printed the trans section from the service manual in the FAQ/DIY section and put in plastic sheet protectors to keep on the bench while rebuilding.

 

i just bought the truck a few weeks ago, got it for 5500 with 310K miles on it. factory everything and no trans repair/mods done to it. i dont have a temp gauge in it but it does have a dedicated trans cooler radiator on it from the factory.

thanks for the links im looking at them now

 

i just got off a 2 hour call with the rebuild guy.

how are borg warner clutch packs? are they better than stock?
also do i need to replace my accumulators and survos with the billet design or does that not matter?

 

Go with the alto red eagle clutches.

The billet pieces are better..... makes for a nice upgrade.