OK, you guys have convinced me. I have cancelled my original order of almost 12 weeks ago :'(, an opted for the HO, manual sixer , 4.1 rearend plus all the other goodies previously ordered.

 

[quote author=KC link=board=20;threadid=8309;start=0#80583 date=1039973461]<br>I love my auto, I would wait to and let Dodge work out the bugs on the new 48E<br>KC<br>[/quote]<br> <br>You've got 70K miles to test the 48RE. If there are bugs they will sho up. D-C tranny engineers will be examining any 48RE failures with a microscope to be sure. Since they will need these first failures they will need to replace with new ones since no factory remanufactured in most cases.<br><br>Seems to me there is a general lack of confidence that Damiler infusion can't change things. I havn't heard the negative comments from the guys hear when speaking about the Hemi and its new 45RFE 5 spd auto. <br><br>The Big G that makes the DaMax Trucks has a poorer records on their trannys according to our local dealer. This dealer keeps a couple of the most popular remanuf trannys in stock and has more on order. They can't manuf a Diesel, tranny or rear axle.<br><br>My $0.02 worth!

 

Thats ok guys I'll be the ginny pig

 

Me too! ;D

 

Count me in............

 

[quote author=Sierra Phil link=board=20;threadid=8309;start=15#87321 date=1041526659]<br>If there are bugs they will sho up. D-C tranny engineers will be examining any 48RE failures with a microscope to be sure. Since they will need these first failures they will need to replace with new ones since no factory remanufactured in most cases.<br>[/quote]<br><br>I swear I heard somewhere that the test vehicles equipped with the 48RE have already had problems with that transmission.<br>Something about it not being able to handle the torque as well as DC expected.<br>I'm guessing this might push production back a bit.<br><br>Hope I'm wrong. ???<br><br>phox

 

Phox I hope you are wrong as well, but I would not be surprised at this point.

 

[quote author=phox_mulder link=board=20;threadid=8309;start=15#87502 date=1041551716]<br><br>I swear I heard somewhere that the test vehicles equipped with the 48RE have already had problems with that transmission.<br>Something about it not being able to handle the torque as well as DC expected.<br>I'm guessing this might push production back a bit.<br><br>Hope I'm wrong. ???<br><br>phox<br>[/quote]<br><br>I've also heard the Moon is made of Extra-Sharp, 15 yr aged Cheddar Cheese. Rumors are just that, Rumors. It is about time for our posts to contain reference to the source of these &quot;I've Heard&quot; stories. I don't mean to pick on anyone but stories are a dime a dozen in bars and two cents a dozen on the internet. For all we know the stories could start with some jealous Furd or Chebby owner. <br><br>For me I will trust the product until I have evidence based on fact otherwise.

 

Phil, you're like the Senate here in Canada, &quot;The house of sober second thought.&quot; Great posts .<br><br>P.S. You are unlike the Senate in that they are a bunch of overpaid, useless former politicians .

 

[quote author=Sierra Phil link=board=20;threadid=8309;start=15#87544 date=1041557818]<br>[quote author=phox_mulder link=board=20;threadid=8309;start=15#87502 date=1041551716]<br><br>I swear I heard somewhere that the test vehicles equipped with the 48RE have already had problems with that transmission.<br>Something about it not being able to handle the torque as well as DC expected.<br>I'm guessing this might push production back a bit.<br><br>Hope I'm wrong. ???<br><br>phox<br>[/quote]<br><br>I've also heard the Moon is made of Extra-Sharp, 15 yr aged Cheddar Cheese. Rumors are just that, Rumors. It is about time for our posts to contain reference to the source of these &quot;I've Heard&quot; stories. I don't mean to pick on anyone but stories are a dime a dozen in bars and two cents a dozen on the internet. For all we know the stories could start with some jealous Furd or Chebby owner. <br><br>For me I will trust the product until I have evidence based on fact otherwise.<br>[/quote]<br><br>I wish I could remember where I saw it.<br>Memory isn't as good as it used to be.<br><br>Guess I shouldn't have done all those drugs in the 60's. <br><br>phox

 

Of course, all that grey hair has nothing to do with it, right Phox?

SilverFoxBob

 

FiverBob, <br><br>Right on, man. Don't leave out the no hair guys. It wouldn't be politically correct to discriminate in this matter.

 

[quote author=FiverBob link=board=20;threadid=8309;start=15#87934 date=1041628049]<br>Of course, all that grey hair has nothing to do with it, right Phox? <br><br>SilverFoxBob<br>[/quote]<br><br>Only around the temples for now, few strands on top and in the beard.<br>Didn't have any till I had kids. <br><br><br><br>phox

 

I've heard a lot of this stuff that happens to us is hereditary - - you get it from your kids. <br><br>You are right, brother Phil. I forgot about the ones with no hair. Oh well, God only makes a few perfect heads - - He puts hair on all the others. 8)<br><br>

 

I never thought of myself as a perfect head, but I guess I am?