new challenger trans swap

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808 DUSTER

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Has anyone tried installing a new challenger automatic in a duster or other A body? I like the idea of a more cruise friendly setup. I looked at the gear vendor od but if a trans swap is possible it seems cheaper. Used 5 speed automatic is $1500+/-. I know a new bell housing is needed but what would the clearance issues be like?
 
There are overdrive transmissions that will work. The newer computer controlled trans you speak of is not the one. Search these here 42rh 46rh, 200r4.
 
I doubt it'd fit in the trans. tunnel so you'd be looking at cutting the trans. tunnel and enlarging it and most likely highly modifying the crossmember. Then comes the electronics, you get to buy a computer to make that new trans. work cause everything nowadays is controlled by the puter. My guess is in the end you'd be much better off installing a Gear vendors cause the work involved in making a new trans. work is a lot and will most likely cost nearly the same as a gear vendors unit but require a lot more manual labor.

BTW: the only plus is a new bellhousing may not be needed when using a new Chally trans. I haven't verified it but have read they'll bolt up. But there is differences in the torque converter/flexplate so you may have to buy some sort of adapter or special converter.
 
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