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12.7 Detroit with current era automatic trans

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Phantom307, Jul 30, 2019.

  1. Jul 30, 2019 #1
    Phantom307

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    is it possible to install a current era transmission onto old ddec iv? Has this been attempted? What’s stopping us?
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2019 #2
    Intothesunset

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    Seem like that may be very costly. But possible maybe.
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2019 #3
    baha

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    Yes you can buy the new auto/trans by the 100lbs scrap Wt. at any truck junk yard?
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2019 #4
    x1Heavy

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    You will want to tune that automatic to suit the engine, the specific engine. If it will take a tune. Among other issues. Costly.

    Why in sam hill do you want to dispose of the one already on yours.
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2019 #5
    Phantom307

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    The newer transmissions claim to get better fuel economy and it is very convenient to have an automatic transmission. Especially in heavy traffic
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2019 #6
    Rideandrepair

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    They had automatics available, while they were still making them, I think 07, last 12.7.Full Autos were available, I may be wrong, auto with clutch, maybe. But 14 liter, basically the same. Shouldn’t be a problem. You’d have to find out about any electronics needed. I imagine.
     
    Rideandrepair, Aug 6, 2019
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