would that work with the stock converter, or would I have to get a new one?
What kind would you recomend?
Thanks for the info, Geoff
""Will Coughlin"" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F243RfcjcMzfoV1qdii00005034@hotmail.com...
> Geoff, I'm pretty sure you have the A500/42RH 4-speed auto in your truck.
> You could have it rebuilt, and "built" meaning a shift kit and the good
> internal soft parts(Bands,clutches,etc.). If you are looking for some
extra
> strength(The A500's are not known for great strength, hence they were used
> in the 6-cyl applications), you might consider getting an A518/46RH
> transmission built for you(that's what I would do!). That transmission
would
> bolt to your bellhousing since it is the same as a 318/360. It would offer
> you great strength behind your 3.9L. You could use a 5-speed if you would
> like, but since you are into performance, I might suggest you stay
> automatic. A manual transmission generally results in greater traction
> problems while racing. They are more efficient at power transfer, but
unless
> you are really hung up on a manual, I would suggest you keep you truck
auto.
> If you've got anymore questions, please feel free to ask! HTH,
>
>
> Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
> '00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/NV-3500HD5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
> http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Geoff" <geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com>
>
>
> Hey everybody,
> I have a 95 Dakota with the 3.9L and sport package (whatever that
gets
> me.) I feel that my transmission is on it's last leg. When I hit the gas
> the engine reves like all hell but the transmission says, "NO!" Sometimes
> it won't go into drive so the engine will rev but the truck doesn't move
> then it slams into gear and spins the tires. Other times I'll hit the gas
> and it'll go right away. I've tried a bottle of TransMedic as recomended
by
> a friend and that helped alot but it's still not good enough.
>
> How do I find out which automatic transmission I have, I've heard there's
> two. Would it be better to have the tranny rebuilt or just put a new one
> in. If I get a new one, I'd like to go with something that'll give me
some
> better acceleration. I've already done some performance work but I'd
still
> like to go farther. Would it be possible to put the 5 speed manual in
> without modifying the engine in any way? If I go with another auto, what
> kind should I get?
>
> Any info is greatly appreciated.
> Geoff
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