Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Swapping manual for auto

[WSelby]

I have a 97 2500 , i am wanting to put a 47 RH in it and am wondering what all I am gonna need to do this. Thanks for the info.

 

[BigPapa]

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Try this one:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133064



Try searching the forums and use "search titles only". That will help some. Sometimes threads take a turn that is different from the title just like in the one I linked above. The thread was started about going from auto to manual but MDW asked about going from manual to auto, so try to read anything related to what you're looking for.



Good luck,

Scott

 

[KennethS]

I would trade you automativ for stick BUT

My wife would kill me just flat out. That would be the way to go. My dodge only has 40,000 miles and the two trucks side by side to do the swap would be the way to go. But I want to live a little longer.

 

[MAleksandrowicz]

i just bought a brand new 47rh and have been wishing that i converted to a stick instead of building the auto. i would swap you if you are close to where i am , ct

 

[WSelby]

were area you at i am in Granby Colorado

 

[Reb.B]

you need a trans and converter. If it is four wheel drive you also need a input shaft for the transfer case to but up to the transmission. It has to be the longer one for the RH instead of the short one for the RE. The standard input is too large. You need two switches in the cab. One is a grounded switch for O/D and the other is for lock up. You need 12 volts going to the trans as well. You need a flexplate (91-02). You need a trans mount for an RH. You need shift linkage and you need a auto steering column or a big ratchet shifter. You need a trans cooler and trans lines. If you decide to go with an RE then you will also need a PCM, wiring harness, O/D off switch, and lots of patience, lol.

 

[LLeaton]

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