Ram 48RE Cummins Dilema

94Dodge Truggy · 03-25-2011, 07:03 PM

Looking for a quality 48RE automatic or a local builder who can make a Dodge trans last. I have lost faith in my trans builder and am looking at Goerend, ATS and Monster. Anyone have any good info or hear of any shops that are reputable?

I have heard that idling in park for extended time will smoke the torque converter bushing if left in park. Anyone else hear this? Also using reverse with a heavy load I have smelled burning trans fluid since day 1.

Truck is a 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins 4x4. I plan on towing heavy, drag racing, tractor pulling, tug of war, running hard and using an engine brake.

Truck has common motor mods since it had 1000 miles on it. I have been waiting to put injectors and an air dog fuel system on it because of the stock trans.

I gave the trans 60,000 miles till it would die and it is at 59,700 so last week I had the fluid changed as a last ditch effort after seeing the fluid go from pink to dark maroon and a nice smell. Today I am leaving on vacation and did a check to see the fluid is sparkling and filthy. Still taking it over jelico mountains and hope it burns.

I will feel much better after it is built and am anxious to see what the power adders will do. Thanks in advance for any good input! Scott

Hope Springs Hauler · 03-25-2011, 07:47 PM

I know many people that have had great results with Goerend. They are supposed to have a 3yr/100k warranty.

Another guy recommends this guy:
Lavon Miller Plain City, Ohio 614-348-4277

fabricator · 03-25-2011, 07:49 PM

I went with Goerands TC and Valvebody
Had a local shop with a great reputation on race motors and trannys build it
been beatin it ever since
no regrets here
been close to 5 years now

yellowjacket · 03-25-2011, 09:34 PM

Ugly offroad on the board here....jons dad owns a dodge specific diesel and tranny performance shop south of lexington...ive heard really good feedback about it

Rubi06 · 03-25-2011, 11:20 PM

After going through the same things with mine, if I had to do it again I would go with a Goerend all the way. I've personally seen what they can handle and trust them. Jon up at Preble County Diesel Power does great work and I would trust him with my truck anyday. I've seen his work and has always done a great job. He builds pulling trucks and has his own Dodge pulling truck. Most of the performance work I've seen him do is on Dodge's. Only about a 20-30 minute drive.

BIGRAM · 03-26-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowjacket

Ugly offroad on the board here....jons dad owns a dodge specific diesel and tranny performance shop south of lexington...ive heard really good feedback about it

Where is this? I've been looking for someone relatively close to my area for work.

yellowjacket · 03-26-2011, 12:03 PM

Ul have to get ahold of ugly offroad to find a number to the shop.. I know he works on everything from goverment trucks to jons brothers truck, which is the us record holding diesel drag truck... I know shop is south of lexington, but I never been ther

BIGRAM · 03-26-2011, 12:43 PM

Cool, thanks.

03-25-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Ram 48RE Cummins Dilema Looking for a quality 48RE automatic or a local builder who can make a Dodge trans last. I have lost faith in my trans builder and am looking at Goerend, ATS and Monster. Anyone have any good info or hear of any shops that are reputable? I have heard that idling in park for extended time will smoke the torque converter bushing if left in park. Anyone else hear this? Also using reverse with a heavy load I have smelled burning trans fluid since day 1. Truck is a 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins 4x4. I plan on towing heavy, drag racing, tractor pulling, tug of war, running hard and using an engine brake. Truck has common motor mods since it had 1000 miles on it. I have been waiting to put injectors and an air dog fuel system on it because of the stock trans. I gave the trans 60,000 miles till it would die and it is at 59,700 so last week I had the fluid changed as a last ditch effort after seeing the fluid go from pink to dark maroon and a nice smell. Today I am leaving on vacation and did a check to see the fluid is sparkling and filthy. Still taking it over jelico mountains and hope it burns. I will feel much better after it is built and am anxious to see what the power adders will do. Thanks in advance for any good input! Scott __________________ Last edited by 94Dodge Truggy; 03-25-2011 at 09:48 PM.

03-25-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	I know many people that have had great results with Goerend. They are supposed to have a 3yr/100k warranty. Another guy recommends this guy: Lavon Miller Plain City, Ohio 614-348-4277 __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

03-25-2011, 07:49 PM	#3
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	I went with Goerands TC and Valvebody Had a local shop with a great reputation on race motors and trannys build it been beatin it ever since no regrets here been close to 5 years now __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

03-25-2011, 09:34 PM	#4
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Ugly offroad on the board here....jons dad owns a dodge specific diesel and tranny performance shop south of lexington...ive heard really good feedback about it __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

03-25-2011, 11:20 PM	#5
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	After going through the same things with mine, if I had to do it again I would go with a Goerend all the way. I've personally seen what they can handle and trust them. Jon up at Preble County Diesel Power does great work and I would trust him with my truck anyday. I've seen his work and has always done a great job. He builds pulling trucks and has his own Dodge pulling truck. Most of the performance work I've seen him do is on Dodge's. Only about a 20-30 minute drive. __________________ 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2010 Harley Street Glide

03-26-2011, 12:03 PM	#7
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Ul have to get ahold of ugly offroad to find a number to the shop.. I know he works on everything from goverment trucks to jons brothers truck, which is the us record holding diesel drag truck... I know shop is south of lexington, but I never been ther __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

03-26-2011, 12:43 PM	#8
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	Cool, thanks. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist