Transmission swap Can I put a 48re from a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500

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STEVE MCKENNA
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Can I put a 48re from a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Hemi into my 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 diesel they are both 4x4 and 48res?
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 AT 8:19 AM

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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

To answer your question, No, a gasoline version transmission will not be compatible with your diesel truck. There are many differences. Use a diesel version replacement or have your existing transmission rebuilt. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
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Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 6:20 PM

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