I think the only difference betwen the 48RE and the 68RE would be the computer programming, and possably a new drive shaft. since the G56 bolts up to the back of the 5.9 and the 6.7L I doubt the bolt location has changed.

 

I am not far from you, I may take you up on that!!

 

BigRiver, you may have just bought yourself a bunch of visiters for Mardi Gras! I always wanted to go for MG but I can never find anyone who wants to go with. I learned a long time ago to visit cities with a local so you get the best possible visit. Mayfair, guys...... ROAD TRIP!

 

Sure Guys, so.........whats that ole fart Bob Barker from the Price is Right say.........COME ON DOWN! I've lived here in New Orleans most of my life and have become burnt out on Mardi Gas and the Jazz Fest, but I get a kick out of having out of town friends experience it for the first time. Below are a few pic's of what to expect. Also, check out the link, gives ya a hint to what's it about. http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/video/index.ssf?Endymion Some Girls on the parade route One of the "local" indians? Is that an alien on that bicycle? Just some friendly folks enjoying the moment. One of the many parade floats. Bourbon Street Another view of Bourbon Street. Some of the girls on Bourbon Street. But a word of CAUTION.........Things are not always what the seem to be, .............Are you paying attention MAYFAIR............Don't want ya making a dreadful mistake Buddy.........yahoo

 

Mardi Gras is a blast, but New Orleans is a good time any time of year. I really enjoy Bourbon Street even in the summer in the middle of the week. It doesn't matter when you go, you'll have a good time. Just be sure to have a couple hurricanes at Pat O'brian's[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

Big Riv .... everything was answered except thebig question ..... How much room have you got ???

I suppose we could all crash out in that cool 5th of yours !!

 

Well, I've got to fess up........Mardi Gras weekend I'm evacuating New Orleans, heading to Orlando to go hang with an ole' buddy of mine.( That's him below) We're draggin the 5'ver over there, but maybe ya'll can crash at my shack.

 

It's my understanding that the 68re is basically the same as the 48re trans. Just shift two more times to get milage back up due to the fuel eating emissionequipment on the 6.7. As far as it being any stronger. I was told it's not. Anyone know more about this?

 

al5608..........its been my experience that the 48RE is fine till you start adding serious HP, or towing heavy trailers. I happen to have been doing both, so the ATS upgrade was just the ticket. Man, the trans pulls like its a totally different system. Very impressive.........just idling in the driveway, and putting in gear, she'll roll out over 5 mph. I was a sceptic at first, but seeing is beleiving. There's nothing wrong with the 48RE's, just give em to ATS or any other major shop to fix em up.

 

What did that job set you back River ?