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OK so i have a 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 with 5.9 gas, Already figured out it is a 46re transmission (automatic). Can I swap it out with a 46re tranny from a 2001 1500 4x4 with 5.9? Read somewhere that the electronics were switched up in these transmissions somewhere around 99-2000. If it is possible are there certain items that need switched? Or anything that needs done with computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Governor pressure sensor and solenoid are different, need to swap those, and the plate they mount to. I think the pinout for the TCC and O/D solenoids are different as well, so, need to replace those as well. All in all, couple hundred bucks in sensors and such.
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+1 on all counts. And you can change the TCC/OD solenoid assembly without removing the valve body.
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his truck is a 97 with a 5.9
the new trans is an 01 from a 5.9
what should he buy new? and what should/could he move from his 97.
if he buys a new 97 Borg Warner sensor and solenoid for the $50 or so - can he move the mounting plate from his 97 to the 01.
and move the 97 TCC and O/D solenoids from the 97 to the 01.
...and when he's done, has he turned the 01 into a 97.
get a new 5.9 torque converter from Precision or other. the stock ones are crappy.
the new trans is an 01 from a 5.9
what should he buy new? and what should/could he move from his 97.
if he buys a new 97 Borg Warner sensor and solenoid for the $50 or so - can he move the mounting plate from his 97 to the 01.
and move the 97 TCC and O/D solenoids from the 97 to the 01.
...and when he's done, has he turned the 01 into a 97.
get a new 5.9 torque converter from Precision or other. the stock ones are crappy.
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i found this neet EXTERNAL trans filter. goes in the fluid IN line, the line on the left at the trans rear. check it out.
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after you clean the trans. add this to your*chrysler*trans. an external fluid filter
1. go to auto-zone. get 2210, its called a power steering filter, but it is for transs to. it is for 3/8 tubing. by (magna-fine) be sure to use high pressure hose. Reff:http://www.magnafilter.com
2. for other sizes wix 58964 5/16 tube size
man o man i about forgot yes its a cut & past sorry. __________________
after you clean the trans. add this to your*chrysler*trans. an external fluid filter
1. go to auto-zone. get 2210, its called a power steering filter, but it is for transs to. it is for 3/8 tubing. by (magna-fine) be sure to use high pressure hose. Reff:http://www.magnafilter.com
2. for other sizes wix 58964 5/16 tube size
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his truck is a 97 with a 5.9
the new trans is an 01 from a 5.9
what should he buy new? and what should/could he move from his 97.
if he buys a new 97 Borg Warner sensor and solenoid for the $50 or so - can he move the mounting plate from his 97 to the 01.
and move the 97 TCC and O/D solenoids from the 97 to the 01.
...and when he's done, has he turned the 01 into a 97.
get a new 5.9 torque converter from Precision or other. the stock ones are crappy.
the new trans is an 01 from a 5.9
what should he buy new? and what should/could he move from his 97.
if he buys a new 97 Borg Warner sensor and solenoid for the $50 or so - can he move the mounting plate from his 97 to the 01.
and move the 97 TCC and O/D solenoids from the 97 to the 01.
...and when he's done, has he turned the 01 into a 97.
get a new 5.9 torque converter from Precision or other. the stock ones are crappy.