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Old May 15, 2015 | 05:22 PM
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Hi I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, with the 3.7L V6. I was wondering if I could swap mg transmission with a 4.7L transmission without any problems. Do you all have an idea as to if it will do a swap without any problems?
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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What trans do you have behind your 3.7?
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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Yours should be a 45rfe. Some 4.7s came with 45rfe or 5-45rfe. Depending on 4spd or 5spd
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevno6
Yours should be a 45rfe. Some 4.7s came with 45rfe or 5-45rfe. Depending on 4spd or 5spd
Not if it's a manual
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Not if it's a manual


A64P3.7L Eng(EKG)/5Spd M/T NV3500(DDC)

From my build sheet..
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by HemiLonestar
Not if it's a manual
Good Point
 
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Old May 21, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chuck_hammer
A64P3.7L Eng(EKG)/5Spd M/T NV3500(DDC)

From my build sheet..
Originally Posted by Kevno6
Good Point
Aaannnd it's a stick lol...you should be able to. Why do you wish to?
 
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Old May 21, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HemiLonestar
Aaannnd it's a stick lol...you should be able to. Why do you wish to?

For Me.... Control... Choice. Like to. Habit,,,

in 46 years of driving cars/trucks.. only 2 were automatics...
besides I ride motorcycles.... also.

I ordered mine .. this way... V6, manual, tow package.
vinyl flooring.. cloth seats. Cruise and AC.... that is it. Well a 9 1/4 limited slip.
with 300 pounds in the back.. I can go thru any amount of SNOW...

and this RAM is my first Truck.

besides..... I am a retired auto mechanic.. I can fix a manual. not an automatic.. I am an Engine guy.
 

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Old May 22, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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No, that question was aimed at the OP...why do you want to swap a trans from a 4.7 into your truck?
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by HemiLonestar
No, that question was aimed at the OP...why do you want to swap a trans from a 4.7 into your truck?

MY misunderstanding.

but I do get asked often.
and todays world.. cuts down on car theft...
 
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