46RE- RT trans.
44RE- 5.2L trans '97?, '98-99 Dakota/Durango
Sam '00 RT, '99 Dakota
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> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of V8dakLECC@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 6:18 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: 727 vs 904 (trannies)
>
>
> My understanding was that the 46RE was identical to the 46RH with the
> exception of a modulating solenioid in the line pressure circuit
> after the
> throttle valve, and instrumentation to allow the computer to measure line
> pressure. This allows the computer limited control of shift points, and
> shift feel. The shift are however still hydraulic, which is why you can
> still install shift modifying kits, etc.
>
> The 46RE does not have an all electric valve body like some modern
> electronically controlled trannies where all shifts and shiftpoints are
> dicatated by the actions of multiple solenoids.
>
> As a retrofit, the 46RH would would be a better choice than the
> 46RE, becuase
> it requires no computer controls except for the lockup TC and the
> Electronic
> OD, and these could easily controlled separately without a Magnum
> computer.
>
> BTW, supposedly there is a 44RE out there, it is supposedly a close ratio
> version of the 46RE (1st and 2nd gear are closer together).
> Anybody know if
> they have it, and are there any differences?
>
> Richard Lewis
> 92 LE CC, 318 Auto.
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