First time Ram owner
#11
The tranny seems really smooth right now. I'll be servicing it soon to gauge it further. She will have a easy life with me. Less then 50 miles a week and the occasional trailer to the dump will be the hardest it'll be pushed. Thanks for the insight on the intake and exhaust.
#12
You should be alright but be cautious. i have an 05 1500 with a 4.7 v8 and the 545rfe. it drove smooth as can be with 221k on the clock. I then decided to be nice to it and change the fluid and filter. After that fluid and filter change it would slip during each gear change or driving uphill. Ended up rebuilding the whole trans and replacing the torque converter. Went with aftermarket clutches, a billet converter and a good shift kit. Runs as smooth as the day it rolled off the lot now. My point being, if it's never been changed in its live I'd be hesitant but with 130k like you said you should be in the clear.
#13
You would be correct. i didnt know that could cause issues! my trans was wrecked by the time i figured it out though. converter metal everywhere. total rebuild lol