will the 48 re bolt up to the magnum motors ?
5.2 or 5.9 ?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 11:04 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: Beefy transmissions
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>
> The best 727 "version" was the Hemi 727. From the looks of the 48RE
> internals, you can compare it to the Hemi 727. Better planateries, better
> direct drum design, better/more clutches, etc.
>
> The 46RE uses 4-pinion planetaries, the 47RE uses 5-pinion
> planteries...but
> the 48RE uses 6-pinion. More pinions = better/higher torque capacity.
> (Unlike some other transmission builders who claim that the 3-pinion is
> better - won't mention names, but they know who they are.)
>
> APS Precision is already investigating the 48RE design and is, more than
> likely, going to incorporate some of the upgraded internals into the 46
> series that they build. When...don't know yet, but it is coming.
>
> When you get yours....yes, you are still able to come to the Dak meetings.
> As long as you let all of us drive it. ;) (Damn they're fun!)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jim Miller
> WB5OXQ
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 10:19 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: Beefy transmissions
>
>
>
> I remember when the 727 Torqueflite was consedered the most bullet proof
> automatic transmission ever built. I had one in a car I owned years ago.
> Of
> all things a AMC Matador coupe 360. It came from the factory with a 727
> Torqueflite. We put a shift kit in it and it was very stout but the rear
> end blew up.
>
> BTW Bernd, I wonder who all in this group is going to order a srt-10?
> When
> I get mine can i still come to Dak get togethers? Lampassas and Temple
> dealers say they can order now and I will buy from whoever has the best
> trade for my 2003 Ram hemi.
>
>
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