Ram 1500 545RFE To 46RE Transmission Swap From Cope Racing Part 1

[@FrostbiteRam]

I can't thank John Cope and his staff enough for all the wonderful help and hospitality for myself and frostbite cope racing transmissions definitely went above and beyond🙏👍💯🍻

[@rickgehring7507]

the most inefficient trans Ma Mopar ever put in a truck......the 545RFE(65RFE) not to mention how fragile they really are.

[@FrostbiteRam]

I agree

[@whiteknucklert2315]

Fuckin hilarious! You shoulda floored it lol!! Sweet man can’t wait to see it at the track

[@FrostbiteRam]

🤣thanks

[@justinw123]

I'm on my 4th 545rfe. Factory, 2 rebuilds, now a $250 junk yard been holding up for 40k miles now lol

[@rickeyguy8200]

Is that transmission out of the 80s dodge ram

[@FrostbiteRam]

The 46re has been around a long time I believe 80s90s and early 2000s

[@rammzilla3340]

Looks great 👍 I recommend you install the Detroit TrueTrac rear Diff to keep up with all that power when you trans brake it🔥NICE BRO🤙

[@FrostbiteRam]

Thanks man I have a pretty fresh mopar unit still so hopefully it will hold up for awhile 🤞

[@ghostrt1608]

@@FrostbiteRam ... I just referred a guy to your videos about John Cope @ CRT ... he'll probably subscribe to your channel... he has a Ram like mine, one of the older Hemi models ... I told him not to let anybody except John Cope to work on it, after I watched this video

[@FrostbiteRam]

@@ghostrt1608 awesome 💪👍🙏

[@umbuibui1]

How many horsepower /torque is a 545 supposed to handle?

[@FrostbiteRam]

Under 450ish I believe

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Frostbite《☆》It will be interesting. Giving up one gear for simplicity & durability. I wonder if 1st gear will pull as hard as the 545 did🌴◇:*:◇🌴Greetings from⛾Florida🤳my friend😎🎱☮🔊✌👍

[@FrostbiteRam]

Both are very close in ratio. The 545 has a 3.00 1st and John changed the the 46re to 2.80 if I remember. I can't tell a difference at all between the 2 besides the 46re shifts so well and puts the power down. More videos to come but also the 46re in 4th gear with overdrive locked im running about 2000rpm at 65-70mph with my 410s so I'm very happy with that also.

[@coperacingtrans]

@@FrostbiteRam 1st= 2.77-1

[@elcuhmiklo3105]

Hi I have a question on the 545 rfe swap to 46rfe ? Did you also change the tcm or canceled it

[@waynekaimann3232]

What is the part # for the starter .please.thank you

[@user-yz7ht4hu4p]

What flexplate are you using for the 46re against the hemi

[@FrostbiteRam]

Contact John at coperacingtrans its in his kit

[@jeremyzimbicki9977]

Do you think this swap would work with a Dodge Durango 1st gen. 4.7 l motor, same transmission 45rfe

[@FrostbiteRam]

Yes it should

[@jonnyboy3674]

Hey, whats the difference? 8 speed gear box, or 5 speed? Or different entirely?

[@FrostbiteRam]

8speed is much better than the 5speed and 6speed trans.

[@robflavawitz3198]

Hey I know this to you guys still have your channel I'm wondering what the name of that pieces between the engine and the transmission it's that thin plate and help you connect them together can you please let me know what that is called we are looking for one for my dad engine

[@josehuerta801]

So I’m planning to swap my 2012 ram single cab that’s a 6speed trans and wanting to swap it to a 8speed and what do you think I need to make it happen ik it’s not a plug in play but just wanting to know what I’m go across

[@FrostbiteRam]

Either is a good choice

[@jimmyford271]

Yup 96 was the first year of the RE

[@ciscooo7324]

What’s a trans setup like this typically run if you don’t mind me asking? I know the swap kit is roughly 2300 but what about trans and upgraded internals

[@FrostbiteRam]

Fully race setup will be close to 8k probably

[@dk9696]

Amazing video gentlemen! I have a 2012 RT and would love doing this setup to mine. Would it work with the 4:10 rear?

[@FrostbiteRam]

Yes mine is a 4:10 also that has no effect on anything.

[@sergiocruz8443]

Are 4:10 gears possi trac. Do both tires spin?

[@FrostbiteRam]

@@sergiocruz8443 gear ratio has no effect on if both tires spin or not. If you have a open differential then 1 tire will spin only You need a mopar limited slip differential or a Eaton trutrack to make both tires spin.

[@greazedlightninggarage6768]

NICE t-shirt... I have the same one 😁👍🏾

[@FrostbiteRam]

Awesome 🍻

[@BradUSMCVETrider]

My dream is to take my 08 ram 1500 quad cab. Drop in a 6.4hemi HD and an 8 speed tranny.. maybe a 10 speed if I can get my hands on one.. Just need time and money

[@FrostbiteRam]

That would be cool👍

[@BradUSMCVETrider]

@@FrostbiteRam my biggest problem is finding what is best paired with the "new" Heavy Duty 6.4

[@Guaspicharo]

What tuning was needed to get this to play nice? I have a 2014 6 speed I want to do this to.

[@FrostbiteRam]

Frptuning.com

[@Milo30066]

Good better swap!!!!

[@konradfrancis2572]

Did you have to modify the stock harness at all? I'm trying to do a similar swap on a dakota and finding the correct harness and computer is being a real pain

[@FrostbiteRam]

My factory harness is completely left unplugged/not used except for one wire to pickup park/neutral switch. Mine is full manual valve body no need for the computer.

[@kenc.2448]

So no need for 12v source for neutral safety switch?

[@cykablyat8513]

Never thought the 46RE would be a superior transmission -signed every 2nd gen owner

[@TheSavage3.6]

it isn’t and this swap is possibly one of the dumbest things i’ve ever seen lol

[@FrostbiteRam]

You can build one to hold massive power its a 727 with overdrive lol why else is every big power mopar racer using them?

[@FrostbiteRam]

You do know it's the same as a 727 just has overdrive you can build either to hold massive power huge aftermarket for them lol look it up why else is every mopar racer running 727s🤦‍♂️ this is a full manual valve body not autoshift😉

[@fuelup7278]

Where did you get the flexplate to bolt the 46rh to engine?

[@FrostbiteRam]

Everything came from cope racing transmissions

[@williamlopez4934]

U made it look eazy pulling out a trans out.. lol

[@FrostbiteRam]

🤣👍

[@blackmambaram7034]

Ever put it on the dyno with the 5spd and then again on same dyno with the 46RE?

[@FrostbiteRam]

Never been on dyno period but perhaps soon just for fun

[@blackmambaram7034]

@@FrostbiteRam it’s data bro. I don’t use them for the numbers, just what they can tell me. It will definitely show you if your setup is being optimized. Also what a 4 corner weight scale will do. Helps make a combo that much more effective if you know all this information. Like I just found out the 727 is more efficient than the 46RE in terms of DTL. 727 puts down 60+ more whp than a 46RE on the same vehicle. Do it for the knowledge, use the fun for gapping people because you know what you can do.

[@FrostbiteRam]

@@blackmambaram7034 yeah its a great tool for sure. 727 is definitely better for all out racing but I like my highway cruise ability to much to lol 2200 at about 70mph with 410s is nice👍

[@blackmambaram7034]

@@FrostbiteRam yeah, I can always get gear vendor for an OD if I decide to do more cruising than I plan to.

[@spelabofficial]

I m coming lol

[@BoostedCat]

Must be nice 👍🏼

[@roadrash6565]

Did you use that edge converter with your original Greene cam?

[@FrostbiteRam]

Yes I did

[@roadrash6565]

@@FrostbiteRam That was a .5 HL wasn't it?

[@FrostbiteRam]

@@roadrash6565 correct

[@cherokeebareful]

What are the advantages to the 46re? I have one in my 2nd gen and I’m honestly just curious, cause mine has given me nothing but trouble any suggestions?

[@FrostbiteRam]

So much after market availability for the 46 it can be built very strong.

[@CleoAnderson-k3t]

So, the 46 is not the answer to this troubled 2nd gen? I'm looking to fix mine

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

@@CleoAnderson-k3t You mis read

[@erikturner5073]

For most the 46re will hold plenty with just a shift kit. The stock overlapping shifts are the Achilles heel.

[@Pickleram]

Hey I know that shit box

[@FrostbiteRam]

Lol this was the one I tore down figure i could do something fun with it lol.🤣

[@shittyblazer1874]

Will the 46re fit the 4.7 WJ?

[@FrostbiteRam]

If it had a rfe unit I would think its very possible to work

[@hostilehemi9740]

Can't wait to see how to new one does

[@FrostbiteRam]

Very soon👍

[@-ouv]

Heck yeah!!

[@FrostbiteRam]

Thanks man

[@coperacingtrans]

That's intro was bad ass. Go Trump

[@FrostbiteRam]

🤣👍

[@HotDamnRacingTeam]

Hot damn! Lmao!

[@FrostbiteRam]

🤣🤪