Transmission swap?

[streettruck57]

I've got a 2012 1500 with a 6-speed auto right now and it's beginning to feel like it's on the way out. I don't really want another 6 speed so I was thinking how hard it may be to swap in the 845RE from the newer models into an older truck. Any one have any knowledge on that?

 

[Ken226]

Nope.

We've been waiting for someone with deep pockets and serious skills to do the legwork.

Once someone figures out whether or not the 6 speed trucks PCM will play well with the 8 speeds control module, what programming needs done, how to do it, etc, there will be lots of members here willing to follow suite.

Like the BW 44-44 to 44-45 swap. Its expensive and risky. Were all waiting for someone else to buy thousands$$ in parts at the risk of it not working.

Once someone does it, verifies that it works, then posts up the instructions on here. Youll have lots of followers, me included.

 

[crash68]

Like the BW 44-44 to 44-45 swap. Its expensive and risky. Were all waiting for someone else to buy thousands$$ in parts at the risk of it not working.

You mean like this:
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/bw-44-44-to-bw-44-45-swap.132570/

 

[Ken226]

You mean like this:
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/bw-44-44-to-bw-44-45-swap.132570/

Yes sir, exactly like that.

My t/c swap started on page 3 of that thread.

 

[big13]

https://www.facebook.com/HellraiserHemi/

These guys CAN do it!

 

[big13]

 

[Burla]

The 6 speed rfe can be great if you do the upgrades and fix the weaknesses, with a tune and shift point modification. Give these two video's a watch and learn everything there is to know about the rfe before you make your choice.

 

[Wild one]

Sound German has been swapping the 8HP70 into vehicles that never had the 8 speed for awhile now.

http://soundgermanautomotive.com/