Newer automatics

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Maybe I've missed something, but are there any changes in the newer automatics? Since Dodge has upped the HP in their use, I was just wondering if anything's been done to beef them up from the factory. I realize that the older ones are capable of mild upgrades in HP without changes to the transmission, but if something's been said about this subject, I just plain missed it.

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1997 3500 club cab, 10' flatbed, auto, 3:54,dual Firestone air bags, 236,000 miles+

 

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MikeJ, these are just the way manufactures play games moving things around to produce (NEW) products. Before the HO 6spd only the 5 spd could handle the 235/460 motor. But now that the 245/505 is out its just for the 6 spd and all of a sudden the auto can handle the 235/460 where last week it couldn't. Nothing has really changed in the auto its just more sales ploys in action.
The auto can probably handle the 245/505 just fine but then where would the importance of the new 6 spd be.
Just another opinion from out here in the swamps of North Carolina!! Reagrds Pete

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99'3500,quad cab,4X4,a/t
3:54,all the right packages!PROPER VALVEMENT

 

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I believe the 01's has a slighlty higher line pressure setting from the factory as well.

 

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I believe the computer retards the timing at shift points, that reduces the torque load transmitted to the trans at critical times.
one of the good points of electronics.

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'95 xt cab,slt,4. 10,auto,285 BFG all terrain ko's on Centerline Extreme Billit Comet 3's,K&N,tst 230/605, silencer ring in top of toolbox, boost and pyro in full pillar mt. 159,000 mi and climbing... went to feed the cat and it was GONE !!!!!

 

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can not remember where i heard it but i was told or read somewhere that the new 2001 trucks with auto defuel at shift points so they can handle the increased HP
Ron

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1999, 3500, 4wd, slt, auto, 3. 54, Qd cab,

 

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The 2001 autos I drove shifted better(more positive) than my 95 and 96. All were 4x4.
Ended up with the 6spd anyway.
B

 

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Originally posted by ronsram1999:
can not remember where i heard it but i was told or read somewhere that the new 2001 trucks with auto defuel at shift points so they can handle the increased HP
Ron

Sounds like a great idea. I've been doing that with my right foot for sometime, and so far have 98,000 miles with no problem #ad


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95 2500 SLT Laramie 3. 54, automatic,Herculiner bed liner, JVC cd out of factory infinity system, southwest grill gaurd (a favorite amongst the deer population), K&N, AFC adjusted, dual straight exhaust out of "gutless" cat, Geno's dual EGT/boost gauge, TST #6 plate slid all the way forward, AFC housing slid all the way forward, silencer ring removed
"Layin' the 'SMOKEDOWN' on their ROOdy Poo CANDY GASSERS!"

 

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There is an increase in line pressure on the newer autos. I understood this was for 2000 and 2001 model years (maybe it was just the '01's).



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'01 2500 SLT+, QC, LWB, 4X4, 3. 54s, AT, SPA guages, Alpha Liner, Stolen Silencer ring, every option but running lights! To come: DD Stage II's PE or DD Boost Module, Exhaust brake, 4" turbo to tail, etc...

'98 DUCATI ST2 "Bombed" 944CC with Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Exhaust, F. I. M. Chip, K&N and "modified" air box.

 

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ronsram1999, I believe you are correct however, it would seem to me this would only apply when the TCC is going into lockup.

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover & trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, VDO Vision gauges, Dynamat, '00 Sport grille & valve cover, '00 Sport headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc, Amsoil Dual Bypass, Bosch 275s, VA CPC, (censored), Banks 14 cm2 turbine housing/Big Head wastegate actuator, ATS 3-piece exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , BD V10/Cummins hybrid TC & valve body, BD trans. front pump & PressureLoc, Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications