2nd gen auto durability.
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I have been looking for a 12 valve 1st or 2nd gen for a while. I know the 1st gen a727 is a strong trans, but what about the 47rh/re? Is it equally strong? I was staying away from autos due to the issues with the lighter duty transes, but should I? I really prefer a stick, but if an auto is going to hold up with normal maintenance why exclude 3/4 of the trucks I find?
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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A727 in heavy duty versions got an overdrive unit bolted to the back and they called it the a618. Then they changed the name to 47rh. Then it went from a hydrolic governor to electronic controlled one and it became the 47re.
A good torque converter, upgraded clutches, and some valve body work go a long way toward making them reliable, but it really depends on how much power you're going to try throwing at them.
A good torque converter, upgraded clutches, and some valve body work go a long way toward making them reliable, but it really depends on how much power you're going to try throwing at them.