How do you tell if you have a 47RE or an 48RE?
Externally Late 47re is going to look same as 48re, need to either decode casting numbers or part number stamped on trans case or if trans or look at valve body and planetary, 6 pinion/steel =48re, to be sure.
What transmission is in a 2003 5.9 Cummins?
BD Performance 48RE Transmission 03-04 5.9L Dodge Cummins.
What year Cummins has the 47RE?
The 47RH and later 47RE automatic transmissions are found in 1994 to 2003 model year Dodge Ram pickups. The 47RH was developed based on the 46RH, but with many improvements and revisions that rendered the transmission suitable for Cummins turbodiesel applications.
What transmission is in a 2003 Ram 3500?
4 & 5-speed automatic
5 & 6-speed manual
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500/Transmission
Is 48RE better than 47RE?
48RE case is stronger in places where it likes to break. Planetaries are all 6 pinion steel so that helps a lot. Pump is larger and flows more fluid. If you don’t thrash it a tweaked 47RE will work just fine with that power level.
What vehicles have a 48RE transmission?
Chrysler 48RE Specs
| Transmission: | Chrysler 48RE |
|---|---|
| Predecessor: | 47RE |
| Model Years/Applications: | 2003 – 2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 |
| Case Material: | Aluminum |
| Max Input Torque: | 560 – 570 lb-ft (Chrysler strength designation “8”) |
Is the 47RE a good transmission?
It’s no secret that the 47RE and 48RE transmissions can be prone to countless issues. However, and in benefit, it can also be one of the most capable transmissions once built. It is for this reason that the 47RE/48RE are fertile platforms for creating a long-lasting, high quality transmission.
How many gears are in a 47RE?
The 47RE carries a 450 pound-feet internal torque rating, which approximates to 610 newton-meters. It has three normal gears, one overdrive gear, and reverse. The original design for the 47RE has changed little over the years, albeit with some bells and whistles added.