Just curious of a few things on a 2005 3rd gen 1500. thinking of dumping the 4.7L ( hold your comments about them) will the 5 speed automatic 545RFE?? currently in the truck bolt to a 6BT/4BT? electronic controls??


Thanx , crossy

 

I doubt the 545 would take the torque.

 

No, you can pick a fully dressed 545 with converter installed easily off the ground. Light duty. never mind the wrong converter stall speed, adaptor plate, flex plate, lack of aftermarket support etc..

 

so---- it won't FIT. lol.

 

You can increase clutch counts and such in them but I still wouldn't trust it to hold up long. Plus the bellhousing probably wouldn't match too well.

 

I believe it would bolt using a 727 adaptor, but the 545RFE is the weak link with a hemi and no way would it stand up for a diesel. Plus there are no stand alone controllers available for the trans. I'd us a A518 or 727 which can be used without a TCM.