518 vs 45RFE

[fastmopar]

I read through 67limecrazy's post on his 5.7 transplant.

My research indicated that Bouchelon sells a kit with 518 od trans for this type of installation. Apparently the 518 does not require the trans hump being modified.

Any input from the members??

fastmopar

 

[fishy68]

What exactly are you asking? I see 518 vs. 45rfe in your title but nothing in the post. If your thinking about using a 45rfe in an A-body it'll be alot more work. It's a progressive shift transmission that requires a computer to make work. That's one negative but it can be overcome. I've read it's not capable of the torque handling a 518 is either. Another big negative.

 

[fastmopar]

Sorry I was not more clear. (better english??)

Does anyone have experience with putting the 518 in an A body that can tell me how much cutting is required?

The Info I have seems to indicate the 518 will fit with no mods to the hump. I was looking for hands on experience. I looked at the major cutting in the pictures and got a little nervous.

Thanks,

fastmopar

 

[fishy68]

Sorry I was not more clear. (better english??)

Does anyone have experience with putting the 518 in an A body that can tell me how much cutting is required?

The Info I have seems to indicate the 518 will fit with no mods to the hump. I was looking for hands on experience. I looked at the major cutting in the pictures and got a little nervous.

Thanks,

fastmopar

I don't have hands on experience but I remember a thread hear a couple months back where a guy did it and I don't think he had to actually cut the hump. I believe all he had to do was modify the crossmember tunnel. Use the search function and you should be able to find the thread.

 

[fastmopar]

Thanks.

fastmopar