New auto question

[kevincook]

I know or read that Dodge is coming out with a heaver duty auto, can anyone get me any info on it for a friend. Will the new auto work with the HO or not?



KC

 

[Boldt's Wagon]

Do a search on 48RE.

 

[Bob Wagner]

Bill K says not til 2004

 

[Jim Smith]

Originally posted by kevincook

I know or read that Dodge is coming out with a heaver duty auto, can anyone get me any info on it for a friend. Will the new auto work with the HO or not? I understand its a mid year launch with the ho. Jim



KC

 

[msimmons]

The 48RE is scheduled for production beginning in December with release to assembly plants in January.



The 48RE is based upon the 47RE design with numerous improvements to handle the torque of the HO Cummins.



Highlights are:



Tested to at least 150K mile durability

Major changes to pump, valve body, friction material, gear train and park system

Allows use of exhaust brake



Hope this info helps!



Mike

 

[Dean Upson]

This could be related to your question; frome the Jacobs site "Jacobs Exhaust Brake will be available for the 48RE Automatic Transmission starting in the first quarter of 2003". If they are making a Jake for the transmission it should be comming soon. Hope this helps



Dean