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blackhawk679
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1/22/2007
22:52:11
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im trying to find a shift kit for my 5speed auto tranny, any suggestions?
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
00:56:57
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Trans-Go 45RFE-HD2 reprogramming kit, I got one off Ebay from Oregon Preformance Transmission, for $75. Nice improvement for my 03 545RFE.
Trans-Go also has a $40 shift kit, SK 45RFE, for the 45/545RFE, but it doesn't have as many parts as the reprogramming kit.
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blackhawk679
GenIII
1/23/2007
02:58:24
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how easy was install? pain in the ass? i have a superchips programmer, would that cause any interfearence? im a blackhawk mechanic/crewchief so most of my wrenching knowledge applys only to aviation
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
14:26:40
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http://www.dodgetrucks.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=50&sid=0bcede873dc7917d0c42ce0e106f7f9a
In the "Announcement" section at top of list.
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
23:27:21
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I had the tranny out of the truck so the kit was a peice of cake, in the truck doesn't look too bad either. You need to remove the main wiring harness plug, drop the pan, remove the filters (get new ones), remove 6-7 bolts from the valve body and pull the VB free. Once the VB is out, replace several springs and seals and a special L/R piston in the VB and replace an upgraded retaining plate,,, easiest shift kit I have instaled. The only thing that was a PITA was getting the old L/R piston out, it's small-light and hangs in the bore because of the fluid tension. I fiddled with it for 10 minutes before busting out the ShopVac and sucking the lil' b@st@rd out.
There are several parts that only get installed if the tranny is out, a HD snap ring and a few springs in the pump. There's also a resistor that you leave out with the Superchips programmer, your lucky as it looks like it would be a PITA to do the resistor with the tranny in the truck.
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Manny
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2007
13:59:27
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"it looks like it would be a PITA to do the resistor with the tranny in the truck"
Yes. Yes it is.
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2007
16:14:20
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I think the resistor was kind of a hack job and for someone installing this kit with the tranny in the truck, very difficult.
Just think how much easier it would be if Trans-Go supplied an extension cable with the resistor mod built into it. Disconnect the existing cable, plug in the extension cable and your done.
Naw,,, that would be too easy...
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blackhawk679
GenIII
1/24/2007
21:39:09
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well i wont have to screw with that, i got a superchips programmer.
thanks for the info
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
1/26/2007
00:27:11
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The superchips already gives a nice crisp shift and a occasional BARK of the tires for me.
I need to change my fluid though. Kinda makes the valve body kit tempting since it's not a big deal.
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blackhawk679
GenIII
1/26/2007
03:22:01
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while on the topic of power, im looking for more low end power. any idea what would help me out in the low range?
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HD2 for 59
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2007
17:51:22
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http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=2&Category_Code=45RFEvbkits
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2007
00:32:35
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Good price for the kit!
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