Re: 42RE transmission upgrades

From: Tom Slick North (prodog@swbell.net)
Date: Thu Jan 24 2002 - 23:53:02 EST


My 96 5.2L has the same tranny... I had mine rebuilt with a trans-go shift
kit... IT does great...

I don't see it as a requirment to go with a higher stall convertor since you
are using the stock cam...but, Bernd might recommend a slightly higher
stall...

Later
Tom "Slick" North
96 Dodge Dakota 5.2L RC
71 Chevelle Malibu 350
71 Porsche 914/2.0L

----- Original Message -----
From: "taylor9565" <taylor9565@msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 9:48 PM
Subject: DML: 42RE transmission upgrades

> Fellow DMLer's
> How many of you have the 42RE transmission
> behind a v6 magnum that have added upgrades to the
> valve body or swapped out the torque converter for a
> more performance oriented part? Is there a part I ought
> to avoid or manufacturer to stay away from due to bad
> quality parts or lousy customer service?
>
> I am in the process of adding speedtweaks v6
> street screamer kit to my 2001 Dakota v6 and I need
> some ideas on what to do to the 42RE finish off my v6
> performance enhancements. Any suggestions would be
> greatly appreciated!
> Thanks for any help given
>
> Ron-
>
>
>



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