Little correction, there. The A518 is based off the 727 tranny, but the A500
is based off of the 904 series transmissions. They are now known as the
42RE(904based) and 46RE(727based). HTH,
Will Coughlin
>From: "mrdancer" <mrdancer2@home.your.underwear.com>
>Subject: DML: Re: Handling question / horror story..
>Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:17:32 -0600
>
>Check your local MoPar dealer. They sell the A-518 (big brother to your
>A-500) for around $1500 new - I'd think the A-500 would be slightly
>cheaper.
>
>IIRC, you can get a new 727 auto for around $8-900, but you will miss the
>overdrive.
>
>Keep in mind that the A-518 and A-500 trannies are the same as Chrysler's
>venerable 727. The main differences are that the newer trannies have the
>OD
>unit, and a smoother-shifting pattern. It shouldn't matter on your 3.9,
>but
>if you're into heavy mods or towing, you'd probably want a shift kit in the
>A-500 to bring it back up to the 727's strength/reliability levels. Also,
>NEVER tow in OD - gas is cheaper than tranny rebuilds!!
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