Nv4500 to 47rh swap (2wd) Thread

I’m going to post this build thread because i didn’t see much information on this. I’m halfway into the swap.

Truck is a 1996 ram 2500 12 valve ECLB nv4500 2wd.

Parts you have that will work:
- The engine adapter plates are the same for all the transmissions 94-98
- Bell housing bolts
- Throttle bracket on the p7100 has the TV cable port and lever/connector for tv cable end
- I do believe a tps can be mounted (I’ll look and verify)

Parts you will need:
- 47rh transmission
- Flexplate
- Torque converter
- Dipstick & tube
- TQ converter bolts QTY (6) 3/8 - 24 x 5/8
- Flex plate bolts (to crank) QTY (8) thread is M12x1.25 (not sure on exact length)
- Tv cable (unless manual VB or zip tie tv lever back)
- Steering column for shifter (I’m using a rachet shifter) B&M Z Gate
- PCM & TPS (for overdrive and lockup) or toggle switches or hobb switches
- Driveshaft from automatic truck (47re has same slip yoke and both transmissions are the same length about 37” inches long.)
- ATF +4
- Transmission cooler
- Transmission fluid lines

I will update this as I go. If I left anything out I will add it later on. I will instruct how to wire switches for overdrive and lockup. Im looking forward to this project.






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New rear main seal



Everything’s been smooth sailing so far. Transmissions in just need to tighten torque converter bolts





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This is a start for now on the shifter. Going to add another brace underneath center console. Maybe a cup holder or two.




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Good idea on starting a thread for this swap. Keep us updated with pictures and progress.

Did you remove your aluminum housing when replacing the rear main?

Red Sleeper said:

Good idea on starting a thread for this swap. Keep us updated with pictures and progress.

Did you remove your aluminum housing when replacing the rear main?

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I will for sure. And yes I did!


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6.0 transmission cooler installed. It was a tight fit around the grille.

47rh valvebody has 3 pins
Pin frontmost towards input is overdrive - brown
Middle pin is a 12volt supply source - green
Rear pin is converter lock up - orange

All you are doing is grounding the wire through the switches. I shared a ground on both switches and carried my ground wire to the frame. Works well.

UPDATE:

The transmission has burnt clutches somewhere. I’ve plugged the filter twice. So I’m going to remove the transmission and rebuild it. Im thinking of adding information/pictures on rebuilding it in this thread.





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Here’s some photos to kind of update this build. I didn’t do step by step but if anybody needs help I’m here anytime.




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