Hey maybe dodge will give all 03 owners a free upgrade<br>to the 48re. <br> One can dream

 

That would be nice, wouldn't it? I hope the tranny really holds up well this time. They have a great chance to prove themselves with this auto.

 

Only downside is you still can't use an exhaust brake with the auto per the dealership folks I talked with, who had gone to sales school the weekend before and I had asked them to ask this question. I'll be getting teh 6-speed HO. Significant emotional event to the wife though as she wanted an automatic and I insisted on the brake...<br><br> I'm sure you can spend $$$ in the aftermarket and solve the issue as others have, but I'll continue to shift for myself.

 

I had thought the new 48E auto would take a exhaust brake?<br><br>KC

 

[quote author=KC link=board=20;threadid=8175;start=15#80233 date=1039879649]<br>I had thought the new 48E auto would take a exhaust brake?<br><br>KC<br>[/quote]<br><br>This is from the original post:<br><br>&quot;Unlike previous auto tranny's the 48re is designed to work with an exhaust brake as well.&quot;<br><br>Lets hope it can hold up

 

[quote author=John_C link=board=20;threadid=8175;start=15#80095 date=1039832515]<br> Only downside is you still can't use an exhaust brake with the auto per the dealership folks I talked with, who had gone to sales school the weekend before and I had asked them to ask this question. I'll be getting teh 6-speed HO. Significant emotional event to the wife though as she wanted an automatic and I insisted on the brake...<br><br> I'm sure you can spend $$$ in the aftermarket and solve the issue as others have, but I'll continue to shift for myself.<br>[/quote]<br><br>About them going to school to learn about the new truck- I talked to a Toyota salesman who just came back from school where they learned about the new Toyota diesel that is coming out next year- he didn't even know how many cylinders it will have. I think they sleep during those classes.<br><br>Mike

 

A lot of those classes are silly. Some of the instructers don't know anything about what they are supposed to be teaching, most of them just read from cards.

 

It is hard to believe so little was known about this new transmission for so long as I found an article mentioning it at www.car-truck.com dated Dec 18, 2001! It even says it will be available Jan 2003, right on the money.

 

That was when the cases with the new stamp 48RE were supposed to show up, so they could put the same innerds inside!<br><br>Just kidding, just kidding!<br><br>I prolly woulda gone for the 48RE myself, if it had been available, but, now am very happy with my 6 shooter.<br><br>I am sure DC would not be putting it out if they had not improved it some at least<br><br>Hunter

 

I am really interested in getting a 2003 3/4 ton with the 48re. I am in CA, and I am a little confused over what is currently availible where I am. Are both availible or is the 47re being discontinued and the 48re taking over?

 

The 48re is a replacement for the 47re. For a while, the 47re will be available on currently stocked vehicles I suppose. My dealer here in Canada said all of their current automatic orders have been changed to the 48re. I realize Cal has some of it's own restrictive rules but I wouldn't think transmissions would be treated any differently.

 

This may have already been asked before, and if so, I appologize. I must've missed that.<br><br>My question is:<br>Will the 48re fit in my 95 truck? <br>Is it as easy as just a straight swap or far, far more complicated than that?<br><br>If the 48re turns out to be a solid tranny. I might look into swapping my 47 for the 48.<br><br>Just wondering if this is possible?<br><br>Thanks<br>Rich.

 

Who know's as of yet. When mine gets here we'll look for more visible differences. I'd say it'll bolt up ok but the electronics, that could be another thing ???

 

Thats what I was inferring when I said:<br><br><br><br><br>The cost of switching the electronics may negate the benifit.<br><br>I'll probably be looking at getting a tranny soon. I'll keep watch for any info about making this switch.<br><br>Rich.

 

I was looking through 2003 Service Manual for Ram Truck 1400-3500, Manual #81-370-03059CD, DaimlerChrysler. Starting on page &quot;21 - 312 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE&quot; thru page
&quot;AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE 21 - 487&quot; everything about the new baby. It should be good reading for those interested in comparing with the 47RE. ;D