Is the RAM 68RFE a good transmission?

Overview of the 68RFE: Despite all of the impending doom the 68RFE and it’s abysmal valve body bring forth, it is a powerfully reliable transmission after being properly built. But, in stock form, it cannot hold much more than factory power. In fact, it just simply crumbles.

How much HP can 68RFE handle?

In my humble opinion, the 68RFE is a solid transmission in stock power mode. Some users have reported at least 200K or more miles out of them with proper maintenance. Now the 68RFE auto can handle 60+ horsepower increase without any major issues.

How long will a 68RFE transmission last?

But on average, we’ve seen the Ram 2500 transmission last for between 130,000-180,000 miles.

What’s better Aisin or 68RFE?

The 68RFE is not nearly as robust as the Aisin in any way, shape, or form. They are two totally different transmissions. The difference is the Aisin has a much deeper First (3.75:1) and Second (2.0:1) to maximize the 6.7L’s torque delivery for more low-end pulling power.

Why does the 68RFE fail?

The most common failure point of the 68RFE is the Overdrive clutches. Because of their lack of mass, the 68RFE clutches have a very low tolerance to heat and do not dissipate it well. Once these clutches heat up past a certain temperature, they begin to distort.

How many miles should a 6.7 Cummins last?

Ram claims the Cummins 6.7 engine to be good for 350,000 miles. The mileage is guaranteed if the scheduled services has been carried out timeously and no performance modifications have been done to the engine.

Which transmission is better Aisin or 68RFE?

How long does a 68RFE take to relearn?

It should only take 30 miles of stop and go driving to relearn at 30% or less throttle. Use the power setting you’re going to drive it on.

Which is better 68RFE or Aisin?

In stock form the Aisin is slightly better than the 68RFE but when you start adding power neither one of them hold up very well and both are expesnive to build, the Aisin being even more expensive than the 68RFE.

What does 68RFE stand for?

If I’m not mistaken, I think that 68RFE stands for: 6 speeds, 800 trq capable from the factory, Rear wheel drive, Front Engine….