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Does an 03' Hemi really come with a 5-speed auto?

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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Default Does an 03' Hemi really come with a 5-speed auto?

Well my dad when hes driving it says it only has 4 gears? Whats the deal?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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Default RE: Does an 03' Hemi really come with a 5-speed auto?

Yes, it's a 5-45rfe trans. That's a 5 speed 45rfe. The regular 45rfe's were only 4 speeds. And actually, there are some "prime" gears in there too so you've got about 7 gears on that bad boy. lol
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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Default RE: Does an 03' Hemi really come with a 5-speed auto?

It is technically a 5 speed because that 5th gear is actually a different kickdown ratio for when you nail it.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:25 AM
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Default RE: Does an 03' Hemi really come with a 5-speed auto?

It has a "lock out" for the torque converter as well.
I thought that second gear had two modes in the 5 speed box.
One for towing/nailing it, the other standard for economy.
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