what 4spd. automatic transmission is in a 1991 dakota v6 4wd?

 

Mine has a 518. But it is a 92 4x2

 

Man your makin me dig way back in the brain. I'm pretty sure it is an A500, but not 100%.

 

i am building it up for a 300hp 318 and will be standing in it alot, so does anyone know of a good company for shift kits, torque converters etc.?

 

I just looked it up. It should be a A500.
It was used behind 318's So it should work fine if you build it right.
Trans-go shift kits are available.
Good clutches and bands, raised line pressure. (Shift kit does this)

 

i have looked around and think its a 42rh?

 

42rh started in the 95 model with the v6.

 

thats the 42re being electronic(95+) and the 42rh is hydrolic 95 and prior.

 

The a-500 is based on a 904/999 TF auto. Most of the tranny shops that can build a performance 3-speed can also beef up your a-500.

I recommend Frank Lupo and the guys at Pro-formance Transmissions/Dynamic converters.

JMO

 

well yall were right it is an a500. can these transmissions be built to handle 300-350 horsepower? and if not what is a good alternative that will bolt to the np231?

thanks

 

I'd just built it and try it!!
A lot of old cop cars--I've been told--- used them with 318's.
The 518 will bolt up to the transfer case, but the main case is longer so you will have to mod something.
Better clutches, higher line pressure is most of it.

 

TCI makes a complete kit with gaskets, seals, clutches, steels, forward bands, adjustable modulator, high volume filter and Trans-Scat valve body modifications, and a drain plug kit for $270 bucks. do yall thinks its worth it?

thanks

 

Tci------------------- well my experience is not good.
you can do better.
Contact Transtar.
Ask TCI what the part number for a modulator on a dodge is.
Dodge doesn't use them!!
I bet you can buy a rebuild kit for less than $200