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Transmission identification/ OD swap question #668870 04/13/10 04:19 PM 04/13/10 04:19 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK 7 72scamp01 OP member
72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	I bought a used A518 transmission. I think it may be a 46re (has three wire plug). I was told it came out of a 95 ram. The case numbers are PK52118307 1739 0331. Can anyone verify for me that it is in deed a 46RE? Also I am wanting to put a A518 behind my 84 360 dodge truck. I have a 46RH for sure and this other might be a 46RE. I know the 360 is externally balanced. Is the magnum motor internally balanced? What torque convertor would I use?

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668871 04/13/10 04:33 PM 04/13/10 04:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,786 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,786 Rio Linda, CA	PK52118307 is from a '92-'93 with a 318, it is a 46RH. The 360 Magnum is externally balanced but it takes different weight(s) than the 360LA. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: John_Kunkel] #668872 04/13/10 05:43 PM 04/13/10 05:43 PM
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72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	It has a 3 wire connector. Is it a lockup? if the 360 magnum is externally balanced also. What torque convertor should I use? I have a 84 360la 727 torque convertor. They are lock up correct? Could I use my 727 torque convertor then?

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668873 04/13/10 06:29 PM 04/13/10 06:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas 70AARcuda master
70AARcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas	Quote: It has a 3 wire connector. Is it a lockup? if the 360 magnum is externally balanced also. What torque convertor should I use? I have a 84 360la 727 torque convertor. They are lock up correct? Could I use my 727 torque convertor then? 92-93 46RH is a lock up with 3 pins.. the engine balance would determine the flexplate weights.. Tony 70 AARCuda Vitamin C 71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield) 71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas) 71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 70AARcuda] #668874 04/13/10 06:37 PM 04/13/10 06:37 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK 7 72scamp01 OP member
72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	So I could use my 727 torque convertor and hook up the lockup like it was a 46re?

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668875 04/13/10 06:40 PM 04/13/10 06:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,929 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,929 Grand Prairie,Texas	If it's a lock up convertor.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668876 04/13/10 07:38 PM 04/13/10 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,786 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,786 Rio Linda, CA	Quote: Could I use my 727 torque convertor then? Not if it's from an LA360, read what I said "The 360 Magnum is externally balanced but it takes different weight(s) than the 360LA. " The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: John_Kunkel] #668877 04/14/10 07:54 AM 04/14/10 07:54 AM
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72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	I am wanting to put the 46rh behind a LA360. I know the magnum and LA 360 are externally balanced. The magnum doesn't require as much wieght. I need to us the converter to the motor not the tranny. So the engine stays balanced correct? I just got another 3 wire 46rh. I just need to use a lockup converter and wire the lockup and overdrive like I would if I was using a 46re? What is the best way to wire it up? I have read the two pressure switch option. I read in a hot rod mag about a unit from JVX racing. I found it in their catalog and emailed them but haven't heard anything yet.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668878 04/14/10 11:13 AM 04/14/10 11:13 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,929 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,929 Grand Prairie,Texas	I've been using a two pressure switch set up for the last year and it works great. I used the 83 chevy vacuum switch to feed the trans and I also have a kill switch on the dash for racing.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: stumpy] #668879 04/14/10 12:54 PM 04/14/10 12:54 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK 7 72scamp01 OP member
72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	What is your setup? I understand the 2 pressure switch setup. Just wanting to make sure I get the right torque converter to mate to my LA 360.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668880 04/14/10 01:22 PM 04/14/10 01:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,929 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,929 Grand Prairie,Texas	360la (408 stroker)stock 93 dakota convertor, B&M flexplate.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668881 04/14/10 04:34 PM 04/14/10 04:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX feets Senior Management
feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	Stop thinking RE. The RE trannies had more than three wires since they're computer controlled. All 2 and 3 wire transmissions can be installed without a computer. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: stumpy] #668882 04/14/10 05:07 PM 04/14/10 05:07 PM
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72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	Quote: 360la (408 stroker)stock 93 dakota convertor, B&M flexplate. you are using a magnum 318 converter? Does the B&M flex plate have the wieghts?

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: feets] #668883 04/14/10 05:11 PM 04/14/10 05:11 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK 7 72scamp01 OP member
72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	Quote: Stop thinking RE. The RE trannies had more than three wires since they're computer controlled. All 2 and 3 wire transmissions can be installed without a computer. OK. I haven't been able to find a whole lot of information about it all. everyone just refers to A518 and doesn't specify RE or RH. I was under the assumption that all 46RH were a 2 wire and the RE's were the 3 wire because they were lockup. Looking for clarification because I don't like trusting just one page that I read online and things that I have read aren't lining up with one another.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668884 04/14/10 05:29 PM 04/14/10 05:29 PM
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72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	I found the flex plate on B&M website. B&M part number 10236? Are the factory magnum converters neutral balanced? I have the convertors for the transmissions just don't have the flex plates. Last edited by 72scamp01; 04/14/10 05:32 PM.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668885 04/14/10 05:29 PM 04/14/10 05:29 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 251 Lithonia, Ga 3 36PLYM enthusiast
36PLYM enthusiast 3 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 251 Lithonia, Ga	I have the 46RH behind a 71 318. Used the two pressure switches with the vacuum switch. Get a copy of Chrysler Performance Upgrades, by Frank Adkins. Lots of great information about the swap and torque converters. 36 Plymouth Coupe 318 w/360 heads 518 trans 8 3/4 rear Ga. Tech BCE'78

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 36PLYM] #668886 04/14/10 05:42 PM 04/14/10 05:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK 7 72scamp01 OP member
72scamp01 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Owasso, OK	Quote: I have the 46RH behind a 71 318. Used the two pressure switches with the vacuum switch. Get a copy of Chrysler Performance Upgrades, by Frank Adkins. Lots of great information about the swap and torque converters. Thanks I will look it up.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: 72scamp01] #668887 04/14/10 07:58 PM 04/14/10 07:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,786 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,786 Rio Linda, CA	Quote: OK. I haven't been able to find a whole lot of information about it all. everyone just refers to A518 and doesn't specify RE or RH. I was under the assumption that all 46RH were a 2 wire and the RE's were the 3 wire because they were lockup. Looking for clarification because I don't like trusting just one page that I read online and things that I have read aren't lining up with one another. The 518/46RH can have either a 2-pin or 3-pin connector because they were available with or without lockup. Unfortunately the term 518 is often used to describe all large case OD transmissions, the 46RE isn't a 518 and it will always have an 8-pin connector instead of the 2 or 3-wire connector found on the 518/46RH. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: John_Kunkel] #668888 04/14/10 09:32 PM 04/14/10 09:32 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,046 ky. K kenworth_goose top fuel
kenworth_goose top fuel K Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,046 ky.	If it has a 2 wire plug it's a non lockup 518, if it's a 3 wire plug it's a lockup pre 96. The 96 and laters have a multi prong plug, you'll know the difference.

Re: Transmission identification/ OD swap question [Re: kenworth_goose] #668889 04/14/10 09:35 PM 04/14/10 09:35 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,046 ky. K kenworth_goose top fuel
kenworth_goose top fuel K Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,046 ky.	re just means the solenoids and controlled by the PCM, the RH means it's controlled hydraulicly.

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