Brian,my Dak has the 4.7 with 3.92 limited slip
(4X4),but it`s a 2001. The 45RFE was made specifically
to be used with a 4.7 (and 3.7?),there`s never been a
42 or 46RE available with the 4.7 far as I know.
Steve P.
--- "Carter, Brian" <brian.carter@texian.org> wrote:
>
> I don't think this vehicle was a standard config,
> and I had to go clear
> across the state (Texas!) to get it as close to what
> I wanted. So, it
> has the 45RFE, which has better gear ratios (first
> is 1:3.00), but it
> only has the 3.55 ratio trak-loc differentials. It
> didn't come with the
> towing package, so it makes me wonder why it has the
> bigger transmission
> - especially since it is only a 4.7L. I would have
> thought that if
> somebody really wanted more power, they would have
> this trans, the 5.9L,
> and 3.92 ration diffs. Is there another reason for
> the 45RFE, besides
> the ratios?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian T. Carter
>
=====
2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92 limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.
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