[redo6]

I'm sure that there has been a discussion on this topic before but, how much hp can my stock '06 48RE if I change out the valve body and the torque converter? I'd upgrade it to an aftermarket transmission, but like a lot of guys on here, I can't afford to do that.:confused013:

 

[Black03cummins]

i think proly around 500ish. but im not 100% sure.

 

[razocow]

well the 68's can handle more than a 47re right?
And there are plenty of the 47re running 500+ with converter and vb so.....

 

[guinness765]

its gona vary alot depending on your driving style but i would say the above posts are about right from what ive read

 

[Chad55]

I was told that with a VB and TQ they would be good for 500hp:confused013:

 

[OnThErOcKs]

If you dont plan on upgrading your trans with at least a TQ converter and VB just a tuner can run down a stock tranny in time and pending on how u drive... trannys your life link so something you want to look into first with thinkin about moddin the ole boy:thumbsup:

 

[jms_shepherd]

Once you replace the Torque Converter and Valve Body, the 48RE can handle around 550hp and no more, after that you will want to replace your input shaft. If you have anymore questions feel free to PM ME

 

[jsf350]

dave @ goerend said 500hp- tc/vb

 

[dom42]

not trying to hi jack but do you think it s a good idea to upgrade the vb and tc on a tranny that has 111k miles(no issue in the past)..or just do the whole dam thing.

 

[jms_shepherd]

111k miles....that truck is just broke in about 11 miles ago. Just do the TC and VB

 

[dom42]

111k miles....that truck is just broke in about 11 miles ago. Just do the TC and VB

wow really...i was told that i would b almost a waste. now you got me think'n....


...anymore out there feel the same.

thnks..

 

[2007LaramieMGM]

111k miles....that truck is just broke in about 11 miles ago. Just do the TC and VB

Yeah, the engine is just getting broke in but the trans...... :bombsmile:

 

[jms_shepherd]

Yeah, the engine is just getting broke in but the trans...... :bombsmile:

I have seen some trucks with 300k and all they have done was replaced the TC. You should be fine, all you need to do is when you drop you transmission pan, I would see how much metal and clutch material you have. If you have driven the piss out of it, you might want to go in and check a little further and look for any shaft wear, clutch wear, etc.