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46RE swap into 06’ ram.

Old May 25, 2021 | 06:49 PM
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I’m in a bit of slump. I bought into the idea of swapping a 46re onto my ram(procharged). Problem is it’s been done but with models before 06’. For whatever reason 06’ harness TIPM are different and have changed. I now have put money and time into this truck where I’m at wits end. The old set up(03-05) uses pin 1,4 and 6 to the 46re neutral safety switch. I’ve since installed the 46re ratchet shifter and have no clear definitive way of getting it running. Has anyone here done a swap with 06-08 model? Anyone familiar with the 06-08 TIPM models? The first pic is the 545rfe to the old model. The second pic is 06’.

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Old May 25, 2021 | 08:09 PM
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06-08 ram 545rfe plug

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Old May 25, 2021 | 09:28 PM
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How are you planning to control the trans? The RE is all computer controlled, but, quite different from your original trans.... any particular reason you are sticking with the 545??
 
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Old May 25, 2021 | 10:15 PM
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It’s manually shifted and converted to a full manual valve body. The 545rfe can’t handle supercharged applications which my setup has. I’m able to use a external lock up and OD toggle switch.
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 12:13 AM
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For whatever reason lol....the reason is the 46 is VERY pre-CAN bus, whereas your truck is the first year for Ram CAN bus. Have you asked these guys: https://www.coperacingtrans.com/?pro...e-to-46re-swap ?
 
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