Time to buy a new Tranny.

browndodge12v · 11-05-2009, 11:08 PM

What does everyone think about this trans?

1998-2002 Dodge Cummins ATS transmission package 47RE :eBay Motors (item 300359090055 end time Nov-18-09 18:01:35 PST)

Its an ATS with a triple disk tq converter. Is there any better options out there for the same money? Has anyone ran this tranny before? I want all your opinions starting...NOW.

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98 Reg Cab Long Bed 12v, BHAF #100 Full forward, Star Screw Turned, All 3 guages, 4" Straight Pipe, Chicken lights, Boost Elbow

lance0730 · 11-05-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by browndodge12v

What does everyone think about this trans?

1998-2002 Dodge Cummins ATS transmission package 47RE :eBay Motors (item 300359090055 end time Nov-18-09 18:01:35 PST)

Its an ATS with a triple disk tq converter. Is there any better options out there for the same money? Has anyone ran this tranny before? I want all your opinions starting...NOW.

i would call and get a qoute from goerend and DTT and some of the others as well.

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1996 3500: Full billet DTT, pac brake, #10,timing,AFC,3GSK,Raptor100,58/14 Hybrid, lockup controller,3 piece,CFM

MONEY PIT · 11-05-2009, 11:58 PM

You may not like my opinion but you asked. If I had a truck with an automatic in it that was having problems I would swap in a manual trans. But remember this is only my opinion

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1998 3500 quad cab 4x4 12v 5spd, 4:10 gears, US Gear Dual Range, 5" Stacks, boost elbow, 3 piece exhaust manifold, pyro/boost gauges, unknown pump mods?

jitt08 · 11-06-2009, 12:05 AM

thats a cheap price if you change it out your self yopu could have a good trans for around 4k not to bad if you ask me

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99 3500 auto 2WD DRW mosty stock 5" straight pipe 100 raptor fuel pump silencer ring m.i.a.261k and counting http://myspace.com/jitt08 and my email is jitt08@myspace.com

Grumpy John 4X4 · 11-06-2009, 01:32 AM

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1994 12 valve 4X4 2500 Loaded Carli Suspension featureing 3" Kings Full billet Suncoast trans converter & flex plate HX 40 370 injectors -Snow Performance Meth h20 injection- gov springs- ATS manifold- AFE sock 315-75-16 Pro-Comp Extremes Wilco

mjamgb · 11-06-2009, 01:57 PM

Ok Grumpy, why?

browndodge12v · 11-06-2009, 07:20 PM

yes why grumpy?

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98 Reg Cab Long Bed 12v, BHAF #100 Full forward, Star Screw Turned, All 3 guages, 4" Straight Pipe, Chicken lights, Boost Elbow

Grumpy John 4X4 · 11-06-2009, 09:21 PM

Trannies just don't hold up! Compared to orthers, dtt ,Suncoast, Govend etc etc, plus friends of mine could not get any help from ats with problems!

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1994 12 valve 4X4 2500 Loaded Carli Suspension featureing 3" Kings Full billet Suncoast trans converter & flex plate HX 40 370 injectors -Snow Performance Meth h20 injection- gov springs- ATS manifold- AFE sock 315-75-16 Pro-Comp Extremes Wilco

DoDgEmAn1586 · 11-06-2009, 10:07 PM

i have their stage 3 in my 96 and im not happy i put it in in april and have had nothing but problems i drive it for a while and then it sits cause the tranny is messed up. i agree put a 5 speed in it you wont regret it i wish i would have. youll be changing lots of pressure sensors and selinoids. i have droped the pan 5 times and only put 200 miles maybe on the trans. issues nothing but issues. oh and thats $ in 400 tranny fluid also that ats wont refund me for.

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1996 12 valve 464.3/995.7, ATS Stage 3 trans w/ lock up controller, Afe stage II intake, AFE intake manifold, 6" Aussie stacks, stage 3 DDP injectors, DDP delivery valves, DDP 4gsk,, HTT 62/71/12, 5in tuff country lift.

johnnybots · 11-06-2009, 10:15 PM

i was going to get a ATS stage 6 for like 7500 i ended up getting a goerend with everything the ats had minus the (copilot/trans controller) for way cheaper. not to back ats up but i have seen them hold up to some abuse one in a 12sec ford and one in a 13sec common rail

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99 ram 2500/quadzilla adr./airdog150/bdhrvp44/edge stage 2 inj./flex-a-lite fan kit/ats ext. manifold/s300 turbo/4" straight pipe exhaust/CFM+ intake/Fluiddampner(

transgo shift kit/red line 3 clutch TC/deep pan

)This trans is fried

ions82 · 11-07-2009, 02:23 AM

Well, I don't know much about transmissions, but I'm set on getting one (eventually) for the '96 I just picked up. Thus far, I've heard nothing but good things about Goerend, and this thread is all I've read about ATS. It's a well-known fact that these auto transmissions are a b*tch, so I would definitely want to go with a company that is known for it's customer service (Goerend).

RPegram · 11-07-2009, 05:19 AM

I will add that one thing with Goerand is they do not mass produce trans. Each trans is built to customer specs. If you need a trans tomorrow, Goerand is not the person to call. You will wait 1-2 weeks for your trans. If you want quality and service, then they are the person to call. Do a search on Goerand transmission problems and see how many pop up. Can things go bad with theirs, yes, without a doubt, it is mechanical and things do just break, but they don't go bad very often with theirs.

The one thing I see wrong with the first post is that you are not purchasing the trans straight from the builder. There is a middle man involved so that means if problems arise then you have to get past them to get to ATS to get problem resolved. Make sure warranty is good if put behind modded engines. Many rebuilders throw some fine print in there stating that if trans is used in a high performance or commercial application then warranty is void.

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'96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore
'01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost,
'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

11-05-2009, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
browndodge12v Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boulder,WV Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts browndodge12v's Truck Pics	Time to buy a new Tranny. What does everyone think about this trans? 1998-2002 Dodge Cummins ATS transmission package 47RE :eBay Motors (item 300359090055 end time Nov-18-09 18:01:35 PST) Its an ATS with a triple disk tq converter. Is there any better options out there for the same money? Has anyone ran this tranny before? I want all your opinions starting...NOW. __________________ 98 Reg Cab Long Bed 12v, BHAF #100 Full forward, Star Screw Turned, All 3 guages, 4" Straight Pipe, Chicken lights, Boost Elbow

11-06-2009, 01:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grumpy John 4X4 Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts Grumpy John 4X4's Truck Pics	ats __________________ 1994 12 valve 4X4 2500 Loaded Carli Suspension featureing 3" Kings Full billet Suncoast trans converter & flex plate HX 40 370 injectors -Snow Performance Meth h20 injection- gov springs- ATS manifold- AFE sock 315-75-16 Pro-Comp Extremes Wilco

11-06-2009, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grumpy John 4X4 Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts Grumpy John 4X4's Truck Pics	ats Trannies just don't hold up! Compared to orthers, dtt ,Suncoast, Govend etc etc, plus friends of mine could not get any help from ats with problems! __________________ 1994 12 valve 4X4 2500 Loaded Carli Suspension featureing 3" Kings Full billet Suncoast trans converter & flex plate HX 40 370 injectors -Snow Performance Meth h20 injection- gov springs- ATS manifold- AFE sock 315-75-16 Pro-Comp Extremes Wilco

11-06-2009, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
johnnybots Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kauai hawaii Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts johnnybots's Truck Pics	i was going to get a ATS stage 6 for like 7500 i ended up getting a goerend with everything the ats had minus the (copilot/trans controller) for way cheaper. not to back ats up but i have seen them hold up to some abuse one in a 12sec ford and one in a 13sec common rail __________________ 99 ram 2500/quadzilla adr./airdog150/bdhrvp44/edge stage 2 inj./flex-a-lite fan kit/ats ext. manifold/s300 turbo/4" straight pipe exhaust/CFM+ intake/Fluiddampner(transgo shift kit/red line 3 clutch TC/deep pan)This trans is fried

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11-05-2009, 11:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
MONEY PIT Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post MONEY PIT's Truck Pics	You may not like my opinion but you asked. If I had a truck with an automatic in it that was having problems I would swap in a manual trans. But remember this is only my opinion __________________ 1998 3500 quad cab 4x4 12v 5spd, 4:10 gears, US Gear Dual Range, 5" Stacks, boost elbow, 3 piece exhaust manifold, pyro/boost gauges, unknown pump mods?

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jitt08 Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lower central NY but in the sunshine state right now Posts: 604 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts jitt08's Truck Pics	thats a cheap price if you change it out your self yopu could have a good trans for around 4k not to bad if you ask me __________________ 99 3500 auto 2WD DRW mosty stock 5" straight pipe 100 raptor fuel pump silencer ring m.i.a.261k and counting http://myspace.com/jitt08 and my email is jitt08@myspace.com

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mjamgb Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mjamgb's Truck Pics	Ok Grumpy, why?

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browndodge12v Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boulder,WV Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts browndodge12v's Truck Pics	yes why grumpy? __________________ 98 Reg Cab Long Bed 12v, BHAF #100 Full forward, Star Screw Turned, All 3 guages, 4" Straight Pipe, Chicken lights, Boost Elbow

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DoDgEmAn1586 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA - Montague, MI Posts: 176 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post DoDgEmAn1586's Truck Pics	i have their stage 3 in my 96 and im not happy i put it in in april and have had nothing but problems i drive it for a while and then it sits cause the tranny is messed up. i agree put a 5 speed in it you wont regret it i wish i would have. youll be changing lots of pressure sensors and selinoids. i have droped the pan 5 times and only put 200 miles maybe on the trans. issues nothing but issues. oh and thats $ in 400 tranny fluid also that ats wont refund me for. __________________ 1996 12 valve 464.3/995.7, ATS Stage 3 trans w/ lock up controller, Afe stage II intake, AFE intake manifold, 6" Aussie stacks, stage 3 DDP injectors, DDP delivery valves, DDP 4gsk,, HTT 62/71/12, 5in tuff country lift.

11-07-2009, 02:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
ions82 Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ions82's Truck Pics	Well, I don't know much about transmissions, but I'm set on getting one (eventually) for the '96 I just picked up. Thus far, I've heard nothing but good things about Goerend, and this thread is all I've read about ATS. It's a well-known fact that these auto transmissions are a b*tch, so I would definitely want to go with a company that is known for it's customer service (Goerend).

11-07-2009, 05:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
RPegram Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 338 Thanks: 2 Thanked 30 Times in 29 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	I will add that one thing with Goerand is they do not mass produce trans. Each trans is built to customer specs. If you need a trans tomorrow, Goerand is not the person to call. You will wait 1-2 weeks for your trans. If you want quality and service, then they are the person to call. Do a search on Goerand transmission problems and see how many pop up. Can things go bad with theirs, yes, without a doubt, it is mechanical and things do just break, but they don't go bad very often with theirs. The one thing I see wrong with the first post is that you are not purchasing the trans straight from the builder. There is a middle man involved so that means if problems arise then you have to get past them to get to ATS to get problem resolved. Make sure warranty is good if put behind modded engines. Many rebuilders throw some fine print in there stating that if trans is used in a high performance or commercial application then warranty is void. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears