Went over to help Mark(bada44) get his ATS 545rfe trans in his truck. While I was there, he showed me the 8HP70 trans. It's a little smaller and lighter than the 545rfe trans. Thought the 8HP70 trans was bigger and weighed more... That's a nice surprise.
Welcome to our HEMI Family!!First thing - Amazing thread. I am looking to do this soon as I just had a new VB put in my 4yr old 545. Here is my truck as is:
2009 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Quad cab 6.5' bed | 8" Lift | 37's | 4.56 gears| 6.1L (5.7 based) | GR .5HL v2 Thump cam
I have a trans from a 2017 Ram 1500 8HP70 and am ordering the SGA kit with Shifter. I am going to stick with my 4.56's I think, just because of my big 37's (probably going to 38" or 40" soon)
What is needed?
1. 8HP70 Truck Flex Plate - 4752574AB
2. 8HP70 Pilot Bushing - 4736283AA
3. 8HP70 Cooler lines - 52014804AI (I can run these to my current trans cooler in the radiator correct? My 545 runs about 170-200 right now.
4. SGA says to modify my crossmember as needed. What is needing to be done here?
5. Front Driveshaft Spacer. Anyone have a link for this?
6. Front Engine Diff Mount "Cut 545 one and weld to 8hp70 one". Any pics of this from anyone? 8spd mount = 68149798AB
7. Do I need a new Started as well or will my truck one work since its a truck 8spd going in?
Also with the Gear indicator is there anyway to get the EVIC to show the gear by wiring into it instead of a gauge?
Let me know If I am missing anything. I am hoping that my truck being an 09 that it will be more straight forward. Also with the 8" lift it is easy to get under and get it done
First thing - Amazing thread. I am looking to do this soon as I just had a new VB put in my 4yr old 545. Here is my truck as is:
2009 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Quad cab 6.5' bed | 8" Lift | 37's | 4.56 gears| 6.1L (5.7 based) | GR .5HL v2 Thump cam
I have a trans from a 2017 Ram 1500 8HP70 and am ordering the SGA kit with Shifter. I am going to stick with my 4.56's I think, just because of my big 37's (probably going to 38" or 40" soon)
What is needed?
1. 8HP70 Truck Flex Plate - 4752574AB
2. 8HP70 Pilot Bushing - 4736283AA
3. 8HP70 Cooler lines - 52014804AI (I can run these to my current trans cooler in the radiator correct? My 545 runs about 170-200 right now.
4. SGA says to modify my crossmember as needed. What is needing to be done here?
5. Front Driveshaft Spacer. Anyone have a link for this?
6. Front Engine Diff Mount "Cut 545 one and weld to 8hp70 one". Any pics of this from anyone? 8spd mount = 68149798AB
7. Do I need a new Started as well or will my truck one work since its a truck 8spd going in?
Also with the Gear indicator is there anyway to get the EVIC to show the gear by wiring into it instead of a gauge?
Let me know If I am missing anything. I am hoping that my truck being an 09 that it will be more straight forward. Also with the 8" lift it is easy to get under and get it done
