when I started running 13's, the transmission started to go.... every few
months.... I'm puttin a 46RE in it now...
but under stock conditions, I dont see why it should break....
Tim Berry - Chesapeake, VA
97 Dakota CC 360 Auto 4300lbs
best ET to date: 13.03@103.76
355.8RWHP 395.2RWTQ
99 Neon R/T Daily Driver
>
> I was wondering if someone could shed some light on a trans issue for me.
I
> assumed (for some unknown reason) that my Dak was equipped with the 45RFE
> tranny. I just found out that it has instead, the 44RE. Factory original,
by
> the way. My questions are...is this a reliable tranny, and is it
considered
> heavy-duty? My truck came equipped with the trailering package and should
be
> able to continue to pull without problems, shouldn't it?
> I had been saving all posts for the 45RFE and deleting the ones I really
> needed !! Also, in regards to shift kits for this. Who has tried them,
and
> what advice can you share? This will not see track use, nor street racing.
> Just want to firm up the shifts and extend the tranny life. I'm looking to
> simply make practical improvements. What are your experiences? It has the
> cooler package factory installed. Anything I should watch out for or be
> aware of as far as weaknesses with this transmission? It has 55K on it
> right now, with NO problems. Will be going in to the dealer tomorrow for
> trans servicing (fluid/filter/band adjustment check). Thanks guys !
>
> Eric Luce
> '99 Dak CC, SLT
> 5.2L, auto, 4X2
>
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