# BD Diesel Transmission Kit - 2003-2004 Dodge 48RE 4WD w/ Tap Shifter & Billet Input Shaft

All new bushings; New design valve body; Stock thrust washers replaced with roller Torrington bearings saves governor solenoids and reduces friction; Drilled intermediate shaft for increased lube; Modified manual valve for lube in all positions; 47RE transmissions upgraded with more rugged 48RE components; New input shafts and hub; Pressure increase starts at much lower engine rpm's and at lighter throttle pedal position movement; Light throttle shift firmness is also maintained; No shuttle shifting problems; Upgraded governor pressure transducer (47RE/48RE); Cooler line case saver in every transmission; Added heavy-duty clutches with up to 25% more material than stock; Machined forward (rear) beveled pressure plate; Machined forward (rear) beveled pressure plate; Machined overdrive brake (front & rear) pressure plate; Machined direct clutch (front) piston; High temp/energy Raybestos band; Billet band strut & anchor; Billet dual ring accumulator piston; BD auxiliary full flow filter kit for extra protection; Clutch Count: FORWARD 5; Fully rollerized geartrain; Clutch Count: DIRECT 6; Increase the durability of your drivetrain; Revised oil circuits; Handles up to 300% more power and torque than the stock transmission.

-   Includes new model shift lever, BD control module, BD gear selection display and wiring harness
-   Upgraded governor pressure transducer (47RE/48RE) - Twice the burst pressure than stock
-   Use Of Third Party Or OE Converter Will Invalidate Trans. Warranty
-   Sealed plug-in wiring, no cutting or tapping of wires required
-   Stock thrust bushings replaced with roller Torrington bearings
-   Up To 80% Higher Clutch Apply Pressures Over The Stock Unit
-   Works with stock shifting and has gear limiting function
-   Provides manual torque converter lock-up clutch control
-   BD auxiliary full flow filter kit for extra protection
-   Drilled intermediate shaft for increased lubrication
-   Pan heat-dissipating fins keep temperature down
-   Modified manual valve for lube in all positions
-   BD rigid aluminum heavy duty transmission pan
-   Cooler line case saver in every transmission
-   Increase the durability of your drivetrain
-   Not warranted for Race or Sled Pull use
-   Every transmission is tested on a dyno
-   Increased line pressure to 190-200psi
-   Billet "Big" fine spline input shaft
-   Pan Adds 1qt Extra Oil Capacity
-   Pan adds 2qt extra oil capacity
-   High temp/energy Raybestos band
-   No shuttle shifting problems
-   Clutch Count: OD DIRECT 10
-   Upgraded governor solenoid
-   Clutch Count OD DIRECT 10
-   Clutch Count: FORWARD 5
-   Clutch Count: DIRECT 6
-   No Race Abuse Covered
-   Magnetic drain plug
-   Upgraded Valve body
-   Clutch Count: OD 6
-   Clutch Count OD 6
-   Billet band strut
-   Billet band lever

This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

2003

Dodge

Ram 2500

Laramie

2003-2004

Dodge

Ram 2500

SLT

2003-2004

Dodge

Ram 2500

ST

2003-2004

Dodge

Ram 3500

Laramie

2003-2004

Dodge

Ram 3500

SLT

2003-2004

Dodge

Ram 3500

ST

## Details

- **Price:** 11350.91 CAD
- **Vendor:** BD Diesel
- **Type:** Transmissions

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 11350.91 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-06-26