Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Manual valve body for 47RE

[MarkMiller]

I have had my fill of ceramic clutches and am ready to do something about it. My 99 has been through a 4500 and now runs a 5600 with a dual disk SBC ceramic. I drive the truck daily and have come to the end of my road with the current configuration.



I want to install a 47RE built for the power and run it with a manual valve body. I drive in snow and sand pretty regularly and want the control of a manual but the ease of a torque converter.



The truck made 500/1100 on its last dyno run. 4. 30 gears and 37 inch tires.



Controlling the TC lock up, is my main concern but any input welcome. I have very little experience with an automatic.



Anybody done this? Any vendors here have any ideas or up for a challenge?

 

[JRamirez]

Call ATS 800. 949. 6002 I am going with a similar system from them on my 94.

 

[MarkMiller]

J, are you switching from a stick to the auto? Using a lock up TC? How do you control it?

 

[Joe Mc]

J, are you switching from a stick to the auto? Using a lock up TC? How do you control it?

Mystery switch to control lock-up

http://www.tstproducts.com/Torque Converter Lockup Switch.pdf

 

[Mishkaya]

I don't know very much about auto trannies even though I have one on my '02. I would think however that you would be looking for a 47rh if you don't want electronic controls. I would suggest calling the big transmission builders and find out what they suggest for you. I have a personal preference for Dave Goerend myself as I have his transmission in the '02 and have been more than happy with it. He really does stand behind his product. Good luck on your conversion.

 

[MarkMiller]

Joe, thanks for the link.

I have spoken with Ron at Suncoast. He has done what I am after and had a full quote with all the info I needed to me in a few minutes. It is not a difficult procedure, you really just need to find an auto shifter with 4 speeds. Suncoast provides the rest.