Has anyone heard of, or know if its possible/not very hard to get a transbrake working on the 46RE?

 

It is possible. To the difficulty I don't know. Why are you wanting to install one?

 

Probably holding the vehicle on the line(drag racing) ??? Did a quick search and it seems the link below is the one place that offers them. My want to contact patc to see if they can help.

https://www.thefastman.com/transmission.php

 

The quarter mile times for a Ram is like 18 seconds. Not the best vehicle

 

Well when you're not trying to compete or break any records, but simply enjoy your vehicle and dragging it on occasion and going "fast" for what you're driving, it doesn't matter much that its in a ram or not the fastest to ever exist. Food for though :P Some guys just enjoy driving and driving "fast". So even if you ended up with a 12 second 2nd gen ram, of course modern sports cars and modded cars can do below that, for a truck and even more so an older one, it'd be "impressive" and just fun to be in of course.

I was asking to see if it was even an option for these old trucks, should I ever decide to make it just quick as heck and forget about the fuel costs. But upon further thinking, I think if I ever did build a quick truck that's also daily driven, it would be more worthwhile to buy a newer truck, or even engine swap a modern hemi if you HAD to keep the old style and feel of a 2nd gen. Modern engines are just too darn good in both MPG and power when compared to these old ones. Not to mention the slowly decaying aftermarket for them now. My truck is pretty quick as it is, for what it is, but it just doesn't compare to some of today's engines, which is a bummer because I do like the interior and the way the 2nd gen ram feels on the road.

Transbrakes paired with 2-steps also just sound pretty neat.

 

Yes they do make trans brakes for the 727, A518, 42re, 44re, 46rh/re, 47rh/re, 48re, and all of the other autos that are based on the 727 design.

 

Oh I'm not judging you. I love when people do things that others say can't be done or is stupid to do. So I say go for it!
You can swap a 5.7 or even a 6.4 Hemi into the second gen Ram (in doing a 6.4 next summer). But then again these factory engines are so simple in design that I'm not sure which would be easier to get more power out of

 

The 6.4 starts out with more power than even a relatively built 5.9 puts out.

 

What I meant is they rely less soon computers and sensors compared to the newer motors . I would take that anyday if it was a dedicated drag rig.

 

Completely agree, in some way is feel like the Magnums are the last of the old generation of motors, still very easy to self work on, PLENTY of room in the engine bay. Basically an old engine with throttle body and injection really. Plus you can mod them out how you want for what you want and still be under budget of a new car/crate engine.

The power and efficiency of new engines is certainly alluring, but something about the 2nd gen is just classic and comfortable. I've never enjoyed driving another vehicle quite as much.

Also good luck with the 6.4, let us all know how that goes and make a post on it, its a SWEET engine from what I've read and heard, im sure it'll be a blast to drive