Auto conversion?

[BLWNSRT]

I've been reading all weekend trying to get the exact info I'm looking for. The t56 has been fun but also a pain with clutch issues, and occasionally missing 3rd. I am Mopar through and through and I know that the 4L80E is a better transmission than the 48Re but I don't think I could live with a GM transmission in a dodge.

From what I found online:

4L80 stand alone computer will cost $800-$1200
48Re stand alone computer will cost $1600

GM transmission adaptor kit $1200-2500
48re will need flexplate and the dowel pin issue. Can someone explain what exactly has to be done to the dowel pins so they work with a 48re in a RC block. We had a truck come in that was missing 1 dowel pin and it caused a leak from the button of the torque converter.

For the transmission itself I can get one built from the shop we deal with.

 

[fastestbrickonearth]

How much power is your truck making? Assuming your truck is making what mine is I would say 4l80e. They can be built plenty strong and reliable.

 

[VENOMOUS1 RACING]

How bout a built 48re or 6 speed swap

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

How bout a built 48re or 6 speed swap

Re-read the post, he has a t56 now wants to go auto. I'd go with the 4l80 if you want overdrive, my trucko s gonna end up with a turbo 400.

 

[ViperPete]

Throw in the QC auto 48RE into the truck. Get a new driveshaft, tranny cooler, lines etc.. And a flash from Torrie.

Then you would have an automatic RC truck. Same thing going backwards as I did with my truck. Went from Auto to Manual, so going from manual to auto is the same thing.

 

[BLWNSRT]

Throw in the QC auto 48RE into the truck. Get a new driveshaft, tranny cooler, lines etc.. And a flash from Torrie.

That's what I was thinking about doing worst case senerio I will build a wiring harness for the transmission if I can find an 06 donor harness. Just need the info on the dowel pins.

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

That's what I was thinking about doing worst case senerio I will build a wiring harness for the transmission if I can find an 06 donor harness. Just need the info on the dowel pins.

Passenger sided dowel pin is normally just removed

 

[oldcolt]

PM rottenronnie. He has all sorts of info for building automatics.

P.S. Stick with the manual - buy a better clutch!

 

[505 V10]

Going from a badass t56 Manual to an Automatic is akin to Bruce Jenner turning into Caitlyn.

 

[johnthegoalie]

 

[oldcolt]

Epic!!!!

 

[Sammy11]

sounds soo nice , a RC with automatic , a dream for me.
the best i've seen here in that matter is the Batram.

no manual for me...or it must be a race car , and even then...

in the traffic we have here in Europe is a manual so stupid to drive as a daily.

 

[VENOMOUS1 RACING]

So buy a new clutch that's good? 99% would prefer a manual with this engine. Be like having a Viper car auto, gayer than a family pack of dildos.
Lol

 

[Sammy11]

if u wanna go manual and being a streetracer , buy a Viper , not a truck...

for a daily offcourse i mean.

 

[johnthegoalie]

The only vehicle an a/t is appropriate for is some girl's sweet 16 present...

 

[Sammy11]

The only vehicle an a/t is appropriate for is some girl's sweet 16 present...

sure...:joyman:

but the Batram could have a nice place in my garage instead of any manual vehicles.
and believe me , i can shift any car , but imo and here in Europe , a manual is not the best buy...

 

[johnthegoalie]

 

[NukeGM/Ford]

sure...:joyman:

but the Batram could have a nice place in my garage instead of any manual vehicles.
and believe me , i can shift any car , but imo and here in Europe , a manual is not the best buy...

things have really changed since i was there, almost everything was a stick in 85-87 and 90-91, even the mercedes and bmw taxi cabs ( first time i had ever seen a stick in a mercedes)

 

[505 V10]

OK,
What is so different about Europe that a manual is problematic???? Maybe everyone in Europe is a GirlyMan?

 

[6speedquadcab]

I'll be completing my conversion early next year from auto to manual. I have an 06 QC. If you need a well taken care of 48RE with 60K miles by then, let me know.