42re behind 5.9?
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From: freeport il
42re behind 5.9?
Hey doing a 5.2 to 5.9 engine swap but can't find the transmission id placard and evey time i search my truck up on Mitchell or prodemand it says i have a 42re. What I'm wondering is if dodge ever put the 5.9 v8 in front of the 42re and if not can I run it for a while until I get a 46re.
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It will likely bolt right to it, however, don't expect it to last long behind a 5.9. Also, keep in mind the 5.9 is externally balanced, whereas all the other engines were internal balance, so, you'll need a flexplate for a 96 and up 5.9, else it won't bolt to your torque converter.
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Edit: saw your other thread. A 1999 ram 1500 5.2 should have a 46re. You can always get a build sheet here with your vin: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
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The dakota/durango 5.2 variants had the 44re, which was a little lighter duty than the 46re but had a better 1st and second gear ratio.
Edit: saw your other thread. A 1999 ram 1500 5.2 should have a 46re. You can always get a build sheet here with your vin: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
Edit: saw your other thread. A 1999 ram 1500 5.2 should have a 46re. You can always get a build sheet here with your vin: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
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That was my thought as well. Did the six cylinder variants come with the 42, or 44??
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42RH/RE "Introduced in the 1988 model year on a limited basis, it was the first light-duty Chrysler four-speed automatic and was placed behind the 3.9 L and 5.2 L engines for light-duty purposes.".
Probably more here than you want read. It was not the only trans the V6's used. Interesting though, Found out that 1978 was the first year the 727's had lock up converters. I always heard about it but didn't know if it was fact. Seems this was for the cars and not the trucks. I know my 78 Power Wagon does not have it.
Probably more here than you want read. It was not the only trans the V6's used. Interesting though, Found out that 1978 was the first year the 727's had lock up converters. I always heard about it but didn't know if it was fact. Seems this was for the cars and not the trucks. I know my 78 Power Wagon does not have it.
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42RH/RE "Introduced in the 1988 model year on a limited basis, it was the first light-duty Chrysler four-speed automatic and was placed behind the 3.9 L and 5.2 L engines for light-duty purposes.".
Probably more here than you want read. It was not the only trans the V6's used. Interesting though, Found out that 1978 was the first year the 727's had lock up converters. I always heard about it but didn't know if it was fact. Seems this was for the cars and not the trucks. I know my 78 Power Wagon does not have it.
Probably more here than you want read. It was not the only trans the V6's used. Interesting though, Found out that 1978 was the first year the 727's had lock up converters. I always heard about it but didn't know if it was fact. Seems this was for the cars and not the trucks. I know my 78 Power Wagon does not have it.
