I've been reading a lot on here about the 47RH and many of your guys' tricks to getting them performing well. I finally shelled out the money for a decent rebuild and now currently have:
Transgo Diesel TFOD kit (in a NEW valve body)
Kolene steels
Red Eagle clutches throughout
Daaco billet converter, 1200 stall
Sonnax super servo kit w/billet servo covers
High energy bands
HD band strut
HD apply lever
Teflon governor
Deleted checkball
Fully synthetic fluid with a deep pan
Probably a while ton more stuff I can't even remember. I've built it in small steps and really can't recall everything I've done to it.
The way it sits now I think the only thing I can do is add billet shafts and a secondary cooler.
A few questions arise from this:
1) Is there a trick to squeezing more clutches into the direct drum? That drum is applied in every gear except reverse, and I find it crazy that there are only 4 clutches and 3 steels in it (IIRC). I've read a lot on the forum, but am looking for a definitive answer as to if a drum out of a different tranny will allow me to gain some space for more clutches.
2) My converter is pretty nice, lockup hits hard due to it being a big single, yet I am stuck with the 1200 stall. For my setup it works well, but I plan on getting twins and will probably want to change it. Aside from Monster Pump Mike, is there anyone else who makes a two piece rebuildable converter for these trucks? If not, how does one get a hold of Mike?
3) Obviously, a billet input shaft is a must. I've really never heard of the intermediate or output shafts failing, so is it really necessary to add these? The truck will eventually become a hot street truck, no sled pulling, and some minor towing.
Any help would be great. I have searched and read quite a bit, so please be easy :thankyou2:.
Transgo Diesel TFOD kit (in a NEW valve body)
Kolene steels
Red Eagle clutches throughout
Daaco billet converter, 1200 stall
Sonnax super servo kit w/billet servo covers
High energy bands
HD band strut
HD apply lever
Teflon governor
Deleted checkball
Fully synthetic fluid with a deep pan
Probably a while ton more stuff I can't even remember. I've built it in small steps and really can't recall everything I've done to it.
The way it sits now I think the only thing I can do is add billet shafts and a secondary cooler.
A few questions arise from this:
1) Is there a trick to squeezing more clutches into the direct drum? That drum is applied in every gear except reverse, and I find it crazy that there are only 4 clutches and 3 steels in it (IIRC). I've read a lot on the forum, but am looking for a definitive answer as to if a drum out of a different tranny will allow me to gain some space for more clutches.
2) My converter is pretty nice, lockup hits hard due to it being a big single, yet I am stuck with the 1200 stall. For my setup it works well, but I plan on getting twins and will probably want to change it. Aside from Monster Pump Mike, is there anyone else who makes a two piece rebuildable converter for these trucks? If not, how does one get a hold of Mike?
3) Obviously, a billet input shaft is a must. I've really never heard of the intermediate or output shafts failing, so is it really necessary to add these? The truck will eventually become a hot street truck, no sled pulling, and some minor towing.
Any help would be great. I have searched and read quite a bit, so please be easy :thankyou2:.
