Motor/tranny Swap

[CumminsPOWER]

How difficult is it to swap a 727 out with a newer tranny like a 47re? The problem is I've got a 95 2wd with a 12v obviously... and I'd like to swap that into a 93 4x4 and get a 47re and swap that in. I'm assuming a custom drive shaft would be needed... but how well does a newer tranny bolt up... if it does at all?

 

[Smokin ACE]

You'll need 2nd gen adapter plate (it is thicker to allow bigger lockup converter), 2nd gen flexplate, 2nd gen starter. And the 47re is electronic so it would need a stand alone controller or a manual valve body. But if your truck is a 95 and you are gonna use that transmission which is a 47rh, then it is mechanical and you won't have to worry about that except OD and Lockup which is electronically controlled. Since it is 2wd tranny, you'll need to get a 4x4 tailshaft for the transmission to work if you want the 93 to be a 4x4. I've heard the rear drivelines work fine, but the front driveshaft will need to be longer.

I've got a 47rh I'm gonna swap in my 92, but I'm still gathering parts.

 

[CumminsPOWER]

I wasn't going to use the tranny in the 95... but I might. Thanks for the info! Good luck on your swap! :Cheer: