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46rh to 46re

Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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How difficult would it be to convert 46 hydraulically controller transmission to a 46 electronically controller one?
I have a Dr Evil 46rh and would like to put it in newer (electronically) controlled setup.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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i think it would be very hard. you'd have to provide all the wiring and PCM computer signals for the TC lockup and OD shift.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Even all the dash components are different once you change the pcm. Not worth it IMO. Put it on Craigs List.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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It would go into newer OBDII truck, so the electronics will be there.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Use a manual trans PCM, and get an aftermarket controller for O/D, and TCC.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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If it is going into a newer OBDII truck, it might work with change of VB. To verify you could check on www.wittrans.com and see the part numbers for the case, shafts, clutch packs, etc. it would be an interesting project!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Use a manual trans PCM, and get an aftermarket controller for O/D, and TCC.

Just a couple questions. Who makes an aftermarket trans controller for a 46rh? (I haven't been able to locate one, but haven't searched in a few years) And why do you need a manual trans PCM with it? I only ask because I want to put a manual valve body in my 46rh and haven't seen any need to have to change the PCM. 1-2-3 is controlled hydraulically and I figured a simple switch for the O/D solenoid and TCC solenoid would work if it even ever got going that fast to need it.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Use a manual trans PCM to avoid having your CEL on constantly with trans codes for sensors and such that simply aren't there. No way to spoof the computer into thinking they are.

Not sure if anyone makes a controller for it..... though, might be able to adapt something from a 4L60..... basically the same idea.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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i was just thinking... since he has a 94, which is 46RH, which is all hydraulic and not electronic, and he's OBD I, his truck won't have any expectations about transmission sensors and solenoids. except temp sensor maybe...

i don't think he'd get any CEL's.

but i still wouldn't try to put in an RE. just have an RH built up and be done with it.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 94Beater
It would go into newer OBDII truck, so the electronics will be there.
Originally Posted by dhvaughan
i was just thinking... since he has a 94, which is 46RH, which is all hydraulic and not electronic, and he's OBD I, his truck won't have any expectations about transmission sensors and solenoids. except temp sensor maybe...

i don't think he'd get any CEL's.

but i still wouldn't try to put in an RE. just have an RH built up and be done with it.

Except in an earlier post he said it is OBDII - and that wasn't adopted until 96. So I am not sure what it is going into.
 
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