I'm been reading through quite a few posts over the last month or 2 for information on swapping a 4bt into a Dodge Ram 1500. It seems that most posters say the transmission and transfer case from a gasser will not hold up under the torque of the 4bt. If I read the specs correctly, the 5.2L gas has a torque of 300 ft/lbs and the 4bt has a torque of 265 ft/lbs. Just looking at the figures, I would think the transmission and transfer case from a gasser would hold up behind a 4bt if it’s possible to hook them up. I understand the need for a different torque converter due the differences in stall speed. Is it possible to take the bell housing, torque converter, and input shaft from a 47 rh/e and install them in a 46 rh/e? I’ve read all the posts about it costing twice what you originally think, do it right the first time, and so forth and I’m not necessarily trying to be cheap, but the more I can reuse the better.
Any and all responses are appreciated
Any and all responses are appreciated