Re: A518 trans
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So, this is an out there question. If I were to change to intake, carb, and put electronic ignition on an OBD2 magnum, would the transmission shift shift manually through 1,2,3? This is a SHTF scenario I have wondered about.
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Re: A518 trans
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Pro Trans builds and has the adapters to put a 518/46RH behind a big block. Darren is installing one in his Coronet project. They have picts on their Facebook page from Sept 13. Thanks J_Body. I think I read that the 518 was hard to fit in a B-Body, but can be done. I'll try to find the Pro Trans FB page.
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Re: A518 trans
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GV makes a version for the PG (now) that splits gears, making the 2-speed a 3-speed with the overdrive, but also creating an intermediate gear between 1st and 2nd. This can be done manually with a 727 conversion + GV, not sure if it's possible to do electronically (rather than try to juggle both controls). The results for a 727: 1st 2.45:1 1st + GV 1.91:1 2nd 1.45:1 2nd + GV 1.13:1 3rd 1.00:1 3rd + GV .78:1
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Re: A518 trans
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To the same level that a properly built 727 will- provided you don't hot rod it with OD engaged. Transmissions are really rated on torque output not horsepower anyways. Correct me if I'm wrong here, but don't the first 3 gears go through an additional clutch pack in the 518s? A clutch pack that must release for OD. Without proper attention, that could be a point of concern that 727s don't have.
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Re: A518 trans
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Are there any trans tunnel mods needed in a B-body for the 518 trans? I know it's a pretty large amount of work in an A-body.
Even though the Gearvendors is only a .78 overdrive I think it would be good enough for me and an easier install. And I like how it will handle full power for an occasional highway brawl.
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Re: A518 trans
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Are there any trans tunnel mods needed in a B-body for the 518 trans? I know it's a pretty large amount of work in an A-body.
Even though the Gearvendors is only a .78 overdrive I think it would be good enough for me and an easier install. And I like how it will handle full power for an occasional highway brawl. That's kind of what I was thinking. I have 3.73's with a CRT 727 and I'm turning around 3000 RPM's at 55-60. I know GV is only .78 vs. .69 but if I can keep it around 24-2500 at 70mph I'm good.
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Re: A518 trans
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To the same level that a properly built 727 will- provided you don't hot rod it with OD engaged. Transmissions are really rated on torque output not horsepower anyways. The last year the Dodge Cummins package used the 48RE OD trans was 2007. Like I stated earlier the geartrain in the OD unit was pretty much the same between gas and diesel. For 2007 the Cummins made over 600 lbs. ft. of torque. Max GCWR was approx. 20K. I don't think your torque and vehicle weight will stress the OD like the Cummins will.
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Re: A518 trans
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Are there any trans tunnel mods needed in a B-body for the 518 trans? I know it's a pretty large amount of work in an A-body.
Even though the Gearvendors is only a .78 overdrive I think it would be good enough for me and an easier install. And I like how it will handle full power for an occasional highway brawl. That's kind of what I was thinking. I have 3.73's with a CRT 727 and I'm turning around 3000 RPM's at 55-60. I know GV is only .78 vs. .69 but if I can keep it around 24-2500 at 70mph I'm good. I'm a fan of the 518. I have one behind a 512 stroker mated with an Ultra Bell. Between the bell, converter and transmission I've got about $1800 into it. OD shifts are controlled with a pressure switch and a vacuum switch. If you've already got a trans built by CRT though I'd be inclined to go with the GV too.
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Re: A518 trans
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Will the A518 trans survive a 700 hp engine in a 68 B body? Yes
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Re: A518 trans
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Darren at ProTrans built my buddies A518 for his '66 Coronet, needed quite a bit of work to the tunnel and floor to get it in. He has a 470" motor, bottom 11's on motor, low 10s on juice, his has a lockup convertor. I have a GV in my '70 Cuda, only had to trim the trans crossmember some and put a few dents in the floorboard to get it in.
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Re: A518 trans
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Read my earlier post - the over drive unit is pretty much the same from gas to diesel - and the Cummins with this trans can haul 20k lbs.
Use ATF - 4 and nothing else. Put a trans temp gauge with the pickup in the pan and make sure you have a good cooler. You'll be fine.
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Re: A518 trans
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Can they be built to tow in OD and live? Say a 5500lb truck towing a 8-9K loaded car hauler? I've towed my 30' enclosed at around 12K lbs. with a 47RH and a 48RE with never a problem. Never turned the O/D off. I used to tow about 5K lbs around with my 5.2 Dakota and a 518 (46RH) and had no problems with that either.
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