Transmission swap

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hurstguy01

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So here I go again 4th transmission in as many years lol. I have a 99 sport with the 360 and 46re transmission. Question is will the transmission from a 96 work in my 99? Will I need to change any sensors ect? Any and all help is greatly appreciated
 

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Wouldn't even try it. Rh is hydraulically controlled vs the electronic of the RE. Requires extensive work to convert. I wouldn't even screw with it.
 

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better check to make sure the 96 is indeed a 46re some had 46rh in them.
 
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Thanks for the advice on the swap, yea had to change the neutral saftey switch, but now it seems like ot doesn't want to shift into 3rd gear. 1-2 shifts decent kinda sluggish but firm and 2-3 gotta let off the gas then it will shift then it will shift fine from 3 to 4th? then into o.d. Any suggestions?
 

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check the ctv cable adjustment at the tb.
 

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Thanks for the advice on the swap, yea had to change the neutral saftey switch, but now it seems like ot doesn't want to shift into 3rd gear. 1-2 shifts decent kinda sluggish but firm and 2-3 gotta let off the gas then it will shift then it will shift fine from 3 to 4th? then into o.d. Any suggestions?

4th and o/d are the same thing. Like Merc said check to make sure tv cable on the passenger side of the throttle body is adjusted. Also double check fluid level. Truck in neutral with engine running when checking fluid level
 

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Make sure the truck is at operating temp when checking fluid in neutral


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Did you end up swapping RE for an RE? The 96 should have been an RE also.
 
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