68RFE TO 48RE SWAP 2017 RAM LIMITED - INSTALL PROCESS - DRIVE COMPARISON

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[@JoshuaSmith-yu2ur]

Great information guys. Your videos just get better and better. Keep up the great content. 👍🏻

[@gadsdenconsulting7126]

I run your tune in my sled puller. One day I hope to get it to your dyno for fine tuning... Great content!!!👍👍

[@ryanp1542]

I love knowing that guys with new the trucks are swapping the same transmission as my 03’

[@nra4life752]

I hate the way my 14 shifts I miss my 03

[@innovativeengineering1977]

So everyone can sleep, I put tires on it the next week. Lavon and the guys did a great job on this swap.

[@chandlermohamed2392]

A tip: watch movies on kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@maximuslanden7856]

@Chandler Mohamed definitely, I've been watching on kaldrostream for years myself :D

[@CD1986100]

@dwitt1222 Do you still like the 48 now that you've had it for a while?

[@innovativeengineering1977]

@@CD1986100 Yes, for the power level a 68 will never be an option for me.

[@D.M.Designs]

Any updates?

[@sircharles9175]

Great information thanks a lot guys!!

[@dwight072]

Great video !!

[@christophermartinez9516]

I have problems now with my 68 and its stressful. I wish I could take it to you guys. Everybody in miami doesnt want to work on my truck

[@bernhard8540]

If I was gonna do this swap I think I'd just get rid of the stock trans lines and run all new with AN fittings and high end line just to know its good . It might just be me but I don't trust compression fittings at all. We use them alot in the oilfield and they never last haha but you guys are the pros not me thats for sure I'm the student here haha :)❤

[@mikestrucks]

Very nice and clean transmission swap...!! 👌🏻

[@Disis960]

Only if you knew bro..

[@silvercummins3558]

Question about the porcupine if you left the transmission in neutral, would you be able to start it on a Laramie push button start truck? Or only in park?

[@bernhard8540]

Wow I just noticed the front tires on that truck they need an alignment badly haha the outside of the tire is bald and the rest of the tire has tread. It's running the outside edge big time almost like the torsion keys on a 1500 were jacked way up haha❤❤❤

[@dustinyoung1601]

What transmission do you all recommend getting in a new truck that's going to be 500 hp and tow occasionally, the aisin or 68?

[@DamSkiffyToo]

Does the trans come with the stationary Throttle Valve already in position? How to set?

[@D.M.Designs]

Thanks for vid

[@kylechamp4472]

I know this is popular for the 68 equipped trucks, any option for the aisin trucks?

[@jimmungai1938]

How about putting a gear vendors unit on the back of the transfer case I think they make them for it and they’re pretty tough units you could split between third and fourth gear and illuminate the big wide space or ratio difference something to look into and also with the guys with the carrier bearing might be able to illuminate the carrier bearing because you’re making a drive shaft shorter something to check out this is six in row jim have a nice day bye

[@md9897]

Great video, thanks guys! Funny how the customer is dropping $12k-$13k for a 48 swap but can't get a decent suspension/wheel/tire setup on the front to run that wont wear the tires bald on the outer edges lol

[@teds4983]

I hope it dont cost 13k for that, i have a built one in my 05 3500. Whole truck was 10k

[@teds4983]

@Marlon Martinez or just use the 6 speed with a upgraded clutch and be done for a long time.

[@talonp5]

Ted s no offense but it sounds like you have no idea what you’re talking about. You can’t just throw some upgraded clutches in a 68 and be able to reliably withstand 800hp as the owner of the truck is wanting to do. The 68 slips the clutches unlike the 48 so no matter how much money you spend on clutches it will still wear them out. And not to mention the input/ output shafts/ torque converter. It makes more sense to spend the money on the swap because rebuilding the 68 is a lot more expensive than rebuilding a 48. But I’m sure you know more than everyone because you have a $10k pos...

[@teds4983]

@@talonp5 and btw i know a guy who has had what i speak of, meanwhile you have a 1500 trying to talk about shit you dont have... 👌

[@talonp5]

Ted s I have a 1500 and a 2500. I know it’s hard for you to believe that people can afford more than 1 vehicle. I’m sure your experience with your buddy’s truck is all you need to feel like you know everything about diesel trucks.

[@pbAdpcustoms]

Do you have to change the driveline/ drive shaft any when doing the swap?

[@crohnsn2446]

instead of grinding down the crank would milling out the 48rfe flex plate work all the same or no?

[@jamisonwilliams1535]

What’s a rough price on this swap?

[@dangerdiesel3106]

So you just use the pilot hole in the flex plate? Isnt the 6.7 crank a 2.130 pilot and the 48 is 1.8? I might of missed it but I didn’t see you putting the torque converter in. That seems super sketchy, unless it had a front cover for a 6.7 pilot

[@cristobalospina620]

Those with aisin transmissions, how much do you charge to build? Considering there are no aftermarket tuning, is it worth upgrading. I have a sxe 364.5 bw 2 gen swap

[@stephenshin7114]

i have the as69rc also and been trying to ask them if they can do the 48re swap for that but havent gotten an answer yet.

[@Engine_biulds]

What about those sub 600hp daily guys really wanting the extra overdrive in the earlier 03-05 ? Is there an option for them? I would love a biult 68rfe in my 05 Cummins 5.9. If it can be reliable enough with 425-500hp towing year round 12-18k.

[@Datsmepepe]

I second this. 48re can suck a D. I want more gears for better towing and a better final drive for cruising.

[@andrewasselin4845]

I’m wanting to build my 07.5 into a street truck and do some sled pulling with it as well. Should I look into a 48 even though I only want around 800hp?

[@guymann4016]

Possibly. 800hp is fine. 801hp will cause issues.

[@SirtubalotTX]

Very nice. Dumb question: Would this work behind a 6.4 if someone wanted to build one and put some high boost on it?

[@Steve_I]

6.4 hemi or powerstroke?

[@SirtubalotTX]

@@Steve_I The gas Hemi.

[@r3d1911]

who in God's name came up with the names for those? anteater??? porcupine? LMAO lol lol. great informative video you got my respect what a pain to do this swap... geez hats off

[@marker2696]

He cuts the trans lines in the wrong place , in order for the lines too be long enough , you cut the FACTORY lines right where they come off of your 68 so basically just cut off the male adapter on the end of the line and add your compression fitting there , other then that it’s an awesome kit

[@rogerjennings5846]

Good job where u guys located at

[@Steve_I]

Plain city, ohio

[@biggs254]

Align that front end while your at it

[@DamSkiffyToo]

Can we get a picture of the fitting that goes on the aluminum line once it has been cut off? I'm assuming it's a compression fitting??

[@FirepunkDiesel]

Yes 1/2" compression to 8an, search on jegs or summit, I can look up part number tomorrow

[@tannerb55]

@@FirepunkDiesel what was the part# here

[@22newegg]

How much does this run compared to a built 68rfe price wise

[@FirepunkDiesel]

Average swaps are 12-13k out the door

[@mikewiebe4734]

Does the porcupine allow the for full function of cruise control too?

[@FirepunkDiesel]

It's supposed to, yes, we have a few trucks that cruise randomly does not work, but is something we're working on for the few trucks that are giving us fits

[@mikewiebe4734]

Firepunk Diesel Thanks for the info and the advice on what point and power goals to swap a 68 out.

[@gunnarcarriger9474]

Guys I’ve got an 07 1/2 mega cab with a 6.7 in it. I did a 48 swap and was able to just bolt the transfer case from my 68 right up to it without having to cut the input shaft on the tcase, what’s going on here? I need answers doesn’t make any sense.

[@dawsoncurtin6173]

Because it's a 13+ issue only like said in the video

[@MrBezzo]

Can you 48re swap the aisin?

[@AsianNIGMA]

That’s stupid

[@jacobclark9637]

Why are their nails painted white

[@TimA-lo6sg]

What about the other way around. 47 or 48re too 68rfe?

[@FirepunkDiesel]

We've never done it that way. Would you trade in your Honda for a Hyundai?

[@Steve_I]

Why would You? Or is that a hypothetical question? If you want a 6 speed, you're better off running an allison in my opinion. Already a conversion out there and they can be built to handle power.

[@deandamaskos8343]

I don't really see the point of 48 swapping from a 68. For the price of the swap you could have just built the 68. I really like having the 2 extra gear for highway driving or towing. 68's have come a long way since they first came out. The are being built now to old 800+ HP

[@markvietti]

the extra gears are for gas mileage

[@UTBanjo]

Anyone else miss the whole shift cable part while staring at that eaten up tire?

[@TheSiraffe]

I just bought an 04.5 off my dad that he bought new off the lot. He kept everything stock but I want to put a couple of tunes on it. Can anyone give me some pointers on starting out?

[@Steve_I]

Call up firepunk and they will set you up

[@Steve_I]

Also, you can't get efilive. 06+ only. But you can get hptuners which is damn near as good. Or just run a smarty tuner

[@benbrisson9476]

If your tuning a 04.5 5.9L Common rail, for the 48re transmission, to get max life and performance from, tighten the front and rear bands to spec and change the oil filter and flush the oil out with a really good brand of oil (about 16-18quarts) (I use amsoil ATF - pricey but really tough oil) if you can get an upgraded governor pressure solenoid too.... from then on, might be annoying but service the bands and sump oil (4-6 quarts) and filter every 20000 miles, that thing will last you forever and keep those rpms up when pulling, try not to lug the truck For the engine, you ll definitely need to upgrade 1. 4"-5" exhaust with Cat delete 2. cold air intake, 3. Intake manifold (if you can update the intake plenum is a good idea too) 4. Exhaust manifold 5. Coolant by-pass kit from Fleece performance (you need to drop exhaust pipe and drop the trans crossmember down to tilt engine back to install it easierly) - if budget can't do all, at least work from 1 to 5. And tighten valve lash every 60k -100k mile As for tuning.... do as duramax 315 said

[@TheSiraffe]

Duramax 315 I’ve never messed with tuners and this is the first diesel I’ve owned. Say I bought a smarty touch programmer, will it already have prebuilt tunes or will I need to buy them?

[@Steve_I]

@@TheSiraffe the tunes come on it.

[@arthurshortlidge7188]

What do you recomend for my 01 cummins auto trans 24valve 5.9 2500 it has 700hp and 1350 torque chipped and really worked motor and then my factory trans as been rebuilt 2x already by previous owner ... im also wandering what is my trans as well maybe you can tell me cause it needs rebuilt again it lost OD and my torque is locking up real bad and is acting up on. My hill i park facing upwards and at start up then go acts lick its stick shift then wigns up real high then to put back and drive 2x then the shift kit kick and starts working right can you hele me out with all this pretty new to diesels

[@paulkersey1531]

I have 05 dodge truck with a 5.9 cummin and I am trying to clean the torbo shud I take it off or leave it on the truck

[@mikebrimmeier3034]

How much does all this cost lord

[@FirepunkDiesel]

11-15k depending on options

[@tonyturner779]

when yall going to do a g56 to auto swap lol. I dont wanna sell my truck just for an auto.

[@cwg1998]

Tony Turner wish i bought a g56 instead of the auto

[@tonyturner779]

@@cwg1998 hahaha wanna swap trucks lol

[@cwg1998]

Tony Turner well I’m already on my second 68 on my 2018 with 15k miles lol

[@bjholbrooks434]

But I can’t get a 68 to live at stock power levels much less a tuner! LOL

[@bjholbrooks434]

Then teach me! Because even the transmission guys hate them! I haul firewood and such and don’t race or sled pull. I just drive my truck like a normal person.

[@mitsmillman1652]

The poor crank shaft, can’t you use a brake lathe or something

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I thought the same thing!!! I think it should of been machined! Not cut with a hand grinder!!! I am glad that was not my truck!!! lol

[@BillyWillicker]

So much half-way work here. The line work is atrocious. The removal of the register for the flex plate from the crankshaft is downright dangerous as well. If you are going to do something, at least do it right.

[@TXARMYVET89]

why are his fingernails so white?! lol

[@FirepunkDiesel]

Larson, Landon and Lavon were all born with white fingernails

[@bigmurph1447]

Can you control the shift points on a 47re in a 96 with ur trans controler?

[@FirepunkDiesel]

Yes, but you do need to pull valve body and switch the vb harness over to a late 47re style electronics. Pretty simple swap.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@FirepunkDiesel what's the difference in the harness. The pressure transducer connector