Full manual 47re

[1stgenpullin]

I know the 47rh is the best route but we have a re laying around and I'm going to be running a full manual valve body with od and lockup on switches. I just need to know if it will be okay without any electronics with the full manual valve body.

[dazedandconfused]

You will be fine since your going a full manual VB.

[1stgenpullin]

That's what I thought, thanks. Also what are you're thoughts on just running the transgo TFOD-3 kit instead of buying a aftermarket manual valve body?

[dazedandconfused]

I have no experience with the trans go. I've driven one with a Goerend manual VB and it was nice.

[1stgenpullin]

I was also considering taking the valvebody out of the 47re putting the TFOD-3 kit in it and then putting that valvebody in a 48re.

[cougar]

If you can get a hold of the 48RE OD unit, use that on the 47RE as well.

[DodgeFreak]

Wouldn't be simple, the supply for the lockup control circuit comes off the 2-3 shift valve, that's why 518, 47rh and 47re only lockup in direct and overdrive. The 48 re will lockup in the lower gears, and the vb parts will retrofit to 47s according to one of the fliers I was reading in a tranny shop, not sure about 518s.

Might be better off using a 48re so you can use lock up in the lower gears....or retrofit the parts into the 47 manual valve body.