The level 2 Viper transmission comes with all four sets of Alto Red Eagle clutches with Kolene steels plus a direct clutch PowerPack, a Fairbanks TransAction Kit, Sonnax high performance low / reverse servo, Carbon fiber band and a heavy duty intermediate band strut. The heavy duty / high performance torque converter that comes with this package deal can be ordered in stall speeds up to 2800 RPM (gas #6D). This transmission (518, 618, 46RE, 47RE) is good for any type heavy duty / high performance use up to 500 (gas) horse power using pump gasoline, towing, 4WD, high performance and others. Add torque converter upgrade if needed. The Viper transmission has 7 major performance upgrades. All of this can be yours without a trade-in for $2299.00. Add $250.00 for a Diesel or V10. Add $100.00 for 1996 up 4WD. Add $399.00 for a diesel single clutch billet converter and $823.00 for a diesel triple clutch billet converter. Add $334.00 for a gas single clutch billet converter. The freight runs from free to $65.00 after freight discount in most cases. Click on the pictures below to see the Viper performance upgrades.

Performance Automotive and Transmission Center offers our high performance / heavy duty Dodge rear-wheel-drive transmissions on the web. This transmission can be installed in older 3-speed non-computer cars and trucks for a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage on the road.

There will be a $175.00 core charge added to all Dodge diesel torque converters.

The level 3 Mega Viper transmission comes with all four sets of Alto Red Eagle clutches and Kolene steels plus a direct clutch PowerPack, high capacity 5 clutch direct clutch drum, a Fairbanks TransAction Kit, performance 3-4 accumulator spring for a firmer shift into overdrive, high performance low / reverse servo, cast aluminum accumulator piston, performance intermediate servo cover, Mopar 5 to 1 intermediate band apply lever (4.2 gas) giving an extra 31% torque holding capacity in second gear on diesel models, rigid style Carbon fiber band and a heavy duty intermediate band strut. A special manual valve allows converter fluid charge in park. It has the stronger Mega Spring for overdrive direct clutch apply with more holding power in reverse, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The heavy duty / high performance torque converter that comes with this package deal can be ordered in stall speeds up to 2800 RPM for gas motors. The diesel transmission comes with our triple clutch billet converter. This transmission (518, 46 RH / RE) is good for any type heavy duty / high performance use up to 700 (gas) horse power using pump gasoline, towing, 4WD, high performance and others. The Mega Viper transmission has 14 major performance upgrades. All of this can be yours without a trade-in for $2599.00 on gas units and $3571.00 for the diesel or V10 transmission with a triple clutch billet converter. Add $334.00 for a gas single clutch billet converter. Add $100.00 for 1996 up 4WD. The freight runs from free to $65.00 after freight discount in most cases. Click on the pictures below to see the differences between the level 2 Viper transmission and the level 3 Mega Viper transmission.

After building hundreds of our level 2 Viper transmissions over the past few years it's time to go to the next level, the level 3 Mega Viper. This transmission can be built for both gas and diesel applications. This transmission can be installed in the place of a 3 speed transmission in older non-computer cars and trucks for a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage on the road.

Add a billet input shaft to the level 3 Mega Viper if needed for $629.00.

There will be a $175.00 core charge added to all Dodge diesel torque converters.

Buy a Viper, Mega Viper or RAMZILLA transmission and torque converter anytime during 2008 and receive your choice of a PATC fluid temperature gauge, transmission cooler or PATC Racing T-shirt Free !

The level 4 RAMZILLA transmission comes with three sets of Alto Red Eagle clutches and Kolene steels plus a direct 7 clutch PowerPack, a 48RE overdrive clutch drum that holds 23 Raybestos performance overdrive direct clutches, high capacity extreme duty 5 clutch billet direct clutch drum as found in 48RE transmissions (7 clutches with the PowerPack), 6 overdrive clutches - - a 20 to 50% increase in apply area, 5 forward clutches which is 25% more clutch apply area than a 48RE, 24% more total clutch apply area than a 47RE transmission, all three 48RE 6 pinion planet gears, front, rear and overdrive, the .055" thicker 48RE sun gear shell, the one piece Sonnax 300M hard input shaft and hub, a Fairbanks TransAction Kit, performance 3-4 accumulator spring for a firmer shift into overdrive, high performance low / reverse servo, cast aluminum accumulator piston, performance intermediate servo cover, a 5 to 1 intermediate band apply lever (4.2 gas) giving an extra 31% torque holding capacity in second gear on diesel models, rigid style Carbon band and a heavy duty intermediate band strut. A special manual valve allows converter fluid charge in park. It has the stronger Mega Spring for overdrive direct clutch apply with more holding power in reverse, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. It comes complete with a deep finned cast aluminum pan that holds 2 extra quarts of fluid. The heavy duty / high performance torque converter that comes with this package deal can be ordered in stall speeds up to 5000 RPM for gas motors. The diesel transmission comes with our triple clutch billet converter with over 200% larger clutch apply area. This transmission is good for any type heavy duty / high performance use up to 800+ (gas) horse power using pump gasoline, towing, 4WD, high performance and others. The diesel version is good for over 1000 torque. The RAMZILLA transmission has 20 major performance upgrades. The best 48RE transmission on the planet can be yours without a trade-in for $5230.00 ($4230.00 with trade-in, see below), the gas 48RE transmission with a 10 inch billet lock-up torque converter or V10 / diesel 48RE transmission with a triple clutch billet converter. Gas or diesel, 2WD or 4WD. The freight runs from free to $65.00 after freight discount in most cases. Click on the pictures below to see the differences between the level 3 Mega Viper transmission and the level 4 Ramzilla transmission.

If you have a 48RE transmission to trade-in, in buildable condition you will receive a $1000.00 trade-in credit less the freight to get it here.

The level 5 RAMZILLA transmission comes with everything in the level 4 RAMZILLA transmission plus the #8X6 Big Daddy direct drum with 55% more piston apply area! This results in 55% greater clamping force and the #7R Extreme Duty hard intermediate shaft. Add $1199.00 to the level 4 price.

There will be a $175.00 core charge added to all Dodge diesel torque converters.

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Yellow check marks come on the Ramzilla overdrive transmissions. √

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Combo Kits - Save Money Here

#K3. Fits Dodge 518 / 618 / 46RE / 46RH / 47RE / 47RH, 1994 - 2002. You get  the Alto master rebuild kit with all four sets of RedEagle clutches and all four sets of Kolene steels. It comes with a direct clutch PowerPack with 5 clutches and a #4K Carbon Fiber flex band. This band is 2 1/8 inches wide. Plus a Fairbanks TransAction kit that comes with a rapid fill manual valve that allows converter charge when the transmission is in park. This is the master kit we use in our performance Viper transmissions.

You get the #1HE Alto master rebuild kit with all Red Eagle clutches, direct Power Pack and all Kolene steels, the #4K Carbon flex band and the #10518 Superior / Fairbanks TransAction kit. All three for $355.00. SAVE $28.00 HERE !, 7.8% OFF

It doesn't get any better than this folks, now you can have your parts and save money too. You may be eligible for other discounts on any parts needed for your rebuild, if you buy them at the same time as the master rebuild Combo Kit.

#K4. Fits Dodge 518 / 618 / 46RE / 46RH / 47RE / 47RH, 1994 - 2002. You get  the Alto master rebuild kit with all four sets of RedEagle clutches and all four sets of Kolene steels. It comes with a direct clutch PowerPack with 5 clutches and the a Carbon flex band. This band is 2 1/8 inches wide. Plus a Transgo stage 2 Shift Kit. Transgo Shift Kits instantly reprogram automatic transmissions for high performance and durability. This is the master kit we use in our performance Viper transmissions.

You get the #1HE Alto master rebuild kit with all Red Eagle clutches, direct Power Pack and all Kolene steels, the #4K Carbon Fiber flex band and the #2 Transgo stage 2 Shift Kit. All three for $409.00. SAVE $30.00 HERE !, 6.8% OFF

#K47. Fits 1994 - 2002 Dodge diesel  and V10 transmissions. Turn your 47RH / 47RE transmission into our level 3 Extreme Duty Mega Viper transmission with this Combo Kit and receive a large discount for buying in quantity. You get the Alto Red Eagle master rebuild kit with a direct 5 clutch Power Pack and Kolene steels, rigid Carbon fiber intermediate band, Fairbanks TransAction kit, billet triple clutch torque converter (#8DXX), performance 3-4 accumulator spring, heavy duty Sonnax low / reverse servo, Sonnax heavy duty / no leak intermediate servo cover, Mopar 5 to 1 ratio intermediate servo band lever, full time torque converter fluid feed valve, Mega Spring for more holding power in 1st - 2nd and 3rd, Superior heavy duty intermediate band apply strut. Regular Price $1774.00, Extreme Duty Combo Kit Price $1574.00, you save11.3%.

Add the billet input shaft to the #K47 Combo Kit for $617.00.

There will be a $175.00 core charge added to all Dodge diesel torque converters

#K48RZ. Turn your  518 / 618 / 46RH / 46RE / 47RH / 47RE transmission into our level 4 Extreme Duty Ramzilla transmission with this Combo Kit and receive a large discount for buying in quantity. Fits 1994 - early 2003 diesel and gas lock-up type transmissions. You get the Alto Red Eagle master rebuild kit plus 2 extra clutches and 2 extra steels, rigid Carbon intermediate band, Fairbanks TransAction kit, #5X billet 5 clutch direct drum, performance 3-4 accumulator spring, heavy duty Sonnax low / reverse servo, Sonnax heavy duty / no leak intermediate servo cover, 5 to 1 ratio intermediate servo band lever, full time torque converter fluid feed valve, Mega Spring for more holding power in 1st - 2nd and 3rd and a heavy duty intermediate band apply strut. Plus the following Extreme Duty and 48RE parts, all three 6 pinion planet gears, sun gear and shell, front and rear ring gear, race for shell, front planet sleeve, 3 thrust washers, overdrive backing plate, forward clutch backing plate, overdrive brake backing plate, 300M input shaft, 1 extra overdrive brake clutch and steel and 23 overdrive single sided clutches. Deduct $402.00 if you cut the #5X drum. Regular Price $3379.00, Extreme Duty Combo Kit Price $2965.00, you save 12.3%.

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Plus if you buy the #48RZ Combo Kit you can receive a 10% discount on the #6B or 8DXX torque converters and #8 cast aluminum deep pan. You must buy the #K48RZ Combo Kit to get these prices.

There will be a $175.00 core charge added to all Dodge diesel torque converters.

#K48RZ2. Turn your 48RE Diesel transmission or 48RE Viper motor transmission into our level 4 Ramzilla transmission. This Combo Kit is for late 2003 up 48RE transmissions only. You get the Alto Red Eagle master rebuild kit, rigid Carbon intermediate band, Transgo 48RE Shift Kit, performance 3-4 accumulator spring, heavy duty Sonnax low / reverse servo, Sonnax heavy duty / no leak intermediate servo cover, full time torque converter fluid feed valve, heavy duty intermediate band apply strut, 300M input shaft, 23 overdrive single sided clutches, all extra clutches needed for the buildup - 2 forward clutches and 2 steels, 1 overdrive brake clutch and steel with thin backing plate, deep cast aluminum pan, forward ring gear and one thin forward backing plate. The torque converter will be a full size triple clutch billet converter for V-10 gas or diesel. Save 9.8% here. Kit with full size torque converter $2553.00.

There will be a $175.00 core charge added to all Dodge diesel torque converters.

#K46. Turn your 518 / 46RH / 46RE transmission into our level 3 Extreme Duty Mega Viper transmission with this Combo Kit and receive a large discount for buying in quantity. Fits 1990 - 2002 gas transmissions. You get the Alto Red Eagle master kit with a 5 clutch direct Power Pack and Kolene steels, rigid carbon fiber band, Mopar 5 to 1 intermediate band lever, Fairbanks TransAction kit with heavy duty band strut, aluminum accumulator piston, intermediate drum that holds 5 clutches (#8D), performance 3-4 accumulator spring, heavy duty low / reverse servo piston, overdrive Mega Spring and a performance torque converter with choice of stall speed up to 2800 RPM (#6D). Regular Price $955.00, Extreme Duty Combo Kit Price $840.00, you save 12%.

Add the billet input shaft to the #K46 Combo Kit for $612.00

#K46-2. Fits 1990 - 2002 Dodge gas transmissions. Turn your 518 / 46RH / 46RE transmission into our level 2 Viper transmission with this Combo Kit and receive a large discount for buying in quantity. You get the Alto Red Eagle master rebuild kit, Carbon intermediate flex band, Fairbanks TransAction kit, heavy duty Superior low / reverse servo, heavy duty intermediate band apply strut and a #6D heavy duty lock-up torque converter. Regular Price $746.00, Combo Kit Price $673.00, you save 9.8%.

#K47-2. Fits 1994 - 2002 Dodge Diesel and V10 transmissions. Turn your 47RH / 47RE transmission into our level 2 Viper transmission with this Combo Kit and receive a large discount for buying in quantity. You get the Alto Red Eagle master rebuild kit, Carbon intermediate flex band, Fairbanks TransAction kit, heavy duty Sonnax low / reverse servo, heavy duty intermediate band apply strut and a #8DX single clutch billet torque converter. Regular Price $1148.00, Combo Kit Price $1040.00, you save 9.4%.

Combo Kit Rules: It doesn't get any better than this folks, now you can have your parts and save money too. You may be eligible for other discounts on any parts needed for your rebuild, if you buy them at the same time as the master rebuild Combo Kit. Torque converters can be deducted from any Combo Kit at the price charged in that kit and you'll still receive the same discount rate on that kit. Any other parts for that type transmission can be added to a Combo Kit at the same discount rate for that kit, up to 10%, if not already listed as an add-on / upgrade for that kit. Build your own Combo Kit: Buy any 3 part numbers for the same type transmission at the same time that totals $450.00 or more and receive a 7% to 12% discount depending on what you buy.

#CF1. Cummins Diesel SFI 29.1 certified flexplate for the 1983 - 2001 5.9L Cummins B series. Thirty percent thicker than the OEM flex plate. 15.35 inch X 152 teeth. Read the directions before installing this flexplate, there will be no refunds on installed flexplates. Cost $159.00 Qty 12345678910

#HF1. SFI flexplate to replace your 45RFE / 545RFE transmission with a 518 / 727 transmission on late model 5.7 and 6.1 liter Hemi motors. There are far more performance parts available for a 518 transmission than a 45RFE. Cost $105.00 Qty 1 2 3 4 5

√ #1HE. 518 / 618 / 46RE / 47RE / 47RH, 1994 - 2003. Master rebuild kit with all four sets of RedEagle clutches and all four sets of Kolene steels. It comes with a direct clutch PowerPack with 5 clutches. This is the top of the line kit on the market today. This is the same kit you see elsewhere for $350.00 to $450.00. Requires 1 extra clutch and 1 extra steel to fit a 5 clutch direct drum. Cost $299.00 Qty 12345 #1HE-48. Same kit as above for the 48RE transmission. Comes with the #8FRG ring gear, 2 extra #28742 red clutches and 2 extra #28701K Kolene steels. Cost $415.00 Qty 1 2 3 4 5

Combo Performance Master Kits - Save Money Here

#1-500. 500 / 40RH / 42RH / 42RE / 44RE, 1988 Up. Master rebuild kit with all four sets of RedEagle clutches and all four sets of Kolene steels. It comes with a direct clutch PowerPack with 5 clutches. Cost $243.00

√ #4XX. 518 Alto Carbon fiber rigid front band 1990 up. This band is 2 inches wide. (OUT OF STOCK) Cost 62.00 Qty 12345

#4XXX. 518 Alto Red Eagle rigid front band 1990 up. This band is 2 inches wide. (OUT OF STOCK) Cost 62.00

#4NR. New 2 3/16 inch Rigid Red intermediate band with 9 small oil groves. This band is about 10% wider than the original band and works with a stock drum. Fits all 727, 518, 618, 46RH, 46RE, 47RE and 48RE transmissions. Cost $159.00 Qty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2 1/2 inch wide Hemi band. Used in all Hemi 426 Torqueflites 1964-1971 and 440-6 Pack Torqueflites1970-1972. Requires a wide Hemi Torqueflite front and rear drum, and should be used with a 4.2:1 or 5.0:1 lever.

		#4RB. Raybestos low / reverse rear bands for 518 - 618 transmissions. The one on the left fits most 518 / 46RE transmissions late 1991 up, and early pre-1994 618 transmissions. Cost $41.00 The one on the right fits most 618 / 47RE / 48RE transmissions, 1994 up only. Cost $69.00 1990 to early 1991 transmissions use a late 727 rear band located on the 727 page.
		518 / 46RE Rear Band Qty 12345	618 / 48RE Rear Band Qty 12345

√ #4ED. Extreme Duty Brass Impregnated Carbon Fiber Flex Band. This band without question is the worlds best Dodge flex band. Fits 48RE, 47RE, 46RE, 618, 518 and 727 transmissions. No one else has this band. Cost $32.00 Qty 12345

#4K. 518 / 727 Carbon fiber flex band. This band is 2 1/8 inches wide. Cost $25.00 Qty 12345

#4-999. 500 Rigid Black Carbon Fiber Lined Front Band. This band is 1 3/8 inches wide. (OUT OF STOCK) Cost $32.00 Qty 12345 #4-904. 500 Rigid Red Lined Front Band. Use this one with an aluminum front drum. This band is 1 3/8 inches wide. (OUT OF STOCK) Cost $28.00 Qty 12345

If you have a 46RH / 46RE transmission with a 3 clutch direct drum and you want to install 5 clutches all you need to do is order 5 #28742 clutches and 5 #28701K steels below plus the #8D 4 clutch drum below.

If you have a 618 / 47RH / 47RE transmission with a 4 clutch direct drum and you want to install 5 clutches all you need to do is order 5 #28742 clutches and 5 #28701K steels below.

#28742. 518 / 47RE Red Eagle clutches for forward and direct. These measure .061". Using this clutch plate in the direct drum will usually allow 1 extra plate, 5 in the place of 4. Cost $8.00 each. Qty 123456789101112131415161718

#8UW. The Ultimate Weapon. Seven clutch Billet steel direct drum (#8X6) with Red Eagle clutches, Kolene steels and a thin backing plate. It comes with fifteen return springs (#5S) and a fifty five percent oversize apply piston. This is the equivalent of 10.85 clutches. This is truly the Ultimate Weapon with the equivalent of 262% more clutch apply area than most Dodge direct drums. Fits all 727 to 48RE transmissions. Cost $847.00

#23CX. These are Raybestos High Energy clutch sets built for 2003 up 48RE transmissions. Consists of 5 direct, 4 forward, 5 overdrive brake clutches and no steels. Can be used with the above overdrive direct clutch set. The forward and direct clutches can be used on earlier Dodge transmissions. Overstocked Cost $56.00 per set. Qty 1 2 3 4 5

PATC 727 to 518 Conversion Kit
#727518. With these four parts you can convert your 727 transmission to a 518 overdrive transmission with locking torque converter. Lets say you drive an average of 400 highway miles per week, at that rate you could save as much as $1000.00 per year on gas, not to mention the 31% reduction in RPM. Your new 518 will have automatic shifts into overdrive and lock-up, no toggle switch needed. The instructions are at the bottom of this page. (11-25-06. I just saw this kit on the Internet by the copy cat competition for $1654.00.) Cost $119.00 Qty 1 2 3 4 5 Overdrive 44 MPH 48 MPH Converter Lock-Up 50 MPH 52 MPH

Allison 1000 Stand Alone Controller

Includes Allison TCM, XFC, TPS adapter and complete harness. Allows user definable shift points, converter lockups and shift quality. Also has tunable torque input, TPS calibration and engine RPM calibration. Five speed only at this time. Five speed only at this time. Cost $1599.00 *There is a $100 core charge for the Allison TCM.

#C16. Fits all 42RH through 48RE. Torrington Thrust Bearing Kit. All bearings have a reasonable service life of 100,000 to 200,000 miles. Always replace high mileage bearings. Cost $51.00 Qty 12345

#518TB. Sonnax offers a replacement kit for the Chrysler 500 and 518 overdrive unit thrust bearing and direct clutch thrust plate, 1988 on. These plates fail due to direct clutch thrust plate flexing from the spring load. The bearing plate is designed to have the correct taper on the bearing face that flattens out under the load of the overdrive clutch spring. Many aftermarket bearing plates lack this taper and cause the bearing to fail prematurely. The high quality Torrington bearing is the larger, updated OEM version with a much higher load capacity than the earlier OEM bearing. Cost $19.00 Qty 12345