Full DTT trans installed!

[BILLUA]

I just drove my truck home from Phoenix where Fred Swanson of Desert Diesel Parts installed a full DTT transmission on my truck. This is the second truck that Fred has done for me and his work is impeccable!



Gone is the SLUSH torque converter that basically eliminated the power gains available with the TST, gone are the drawn out shifts, gone are the 1,2,1,2,1,2,1 shifts, gone is the 3rd-Overdrive lurch!



Now, I have nice quick shifts, Not bang shifts! Properly spaced shifts...



The best part ??? Now with the TST on 4x4 the power is being put to the ground! it is an unbelievable difference. The contrast between the stock torque converter and the DTT converter is night and day. :--)



Also, I can say that my MPG has improved by 2 mpg. Identical route before and after, tank topped at each end and hand calculated :-laf



I also went with a billet input and billet flex plate for piece of mind



In deciding where to spend this kind of money, the decision was an easy one for me. My DTT that Fred installed in my '01 took an incredible beating and handled everything I put to that truck. It was highly modified, cam, injectors blah, blah, blah...



Fred showed me the things that are improved in the 48re and the things that needed to be improved upon in the transmission. The 48re is better than the 47re, but just like anything else if you want to play (add horsepower) you have got to pay...



Thanks DTT and Fred Swanson at Desert Diesel Parts!

 

[CBrabec]

Glad to hear someone very excited about the DTT they just had installed. Mine goes in next Wednesday!! Can't wait to finally use my TST/EZ stack to good use. It will finally be time to "LET THE COAL ROLL!!!!!!!"

 

[elandon1201]

Man I can nogt wait till I get one!!

 

[CBeavers]

Approximate cost?-DTT transmission

I would appreciate some feedback on the cost of your transmission upgrade including labor. It would give me an idea as to what to budget for. I am convinced from reading all the great info on this site that the transmission upgrade should be first on my list. I have just purchased an 06 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 and so far am well pleased after 2000 miles.

Thanks

Chuck Beavers

 

[BILLUA]

Chuck, the DTT is a trans system geared specifically for your intended use and horsepower. I would say a min of 3,500 up to about 6 grand for a full billet trans which, you would not need unless upgrading to 700 horsepower and drag racing.



Best to call Bill or Stefan at DTT and discuss with them the plans you have for your truck and they will go off of that for a recommended trans setup.



Have fun!



Bill