I got one of your Stage 2 with CoPilot transmissions in 2012. The OEM valve body went out, which I expected. I travel full time and tow all over the country. The installer was astounded at the difference in the truck. It is a whole new truck. The power actually gets to the ground. Amazing performance. The first time I tried it out, I almost drove into some traffic. The torque converter actually was acting as if it were attached to the transmission. I have to stand on the brake at idle to prevent movement of the truck. The stock transmission might as well have been called a Transmission Fluid Heater. I bought my truck knowing I would have to do something with the transmission at some point. When the time came, a phone call to ATS, I believe it was Steve, the transmission was shipped to the installer, the OEM transmission was shipped back to ATS. I have been a happy camper ever since.
This is why Chrysler is finally FINALLY going to have someone else make transmissions to go behind the Cummins. Unfortunately that doesn't help those of us who already have their crappy transmission but it will hopefully save future heart and wallet ache. Of course you are going to have to spend 60-90K to get that truck with the new transmission so maybe not the wallet ache.
And here we are 3 years later and still only have the aisen and 68rfe ram has been teasing us with a new transmission since I started buying them in 08
Here’s my question.... so you engineered the transmission to make it 3 times better. You add the Co Pilot makes it 5 times better. You also add more fluid to help control heat, but your warranty wants you to change the fluid every 15,000 miles. Can you explain your thoughts on this? Not trying to be a pain in the A$$ or POS just thinking that’s a little extreme for synthetic fluid
I was comparing your guys ATS 68RFE to BD’s 68RFE. Before installing the ATS 68RFE & CO-PILOT , Do you have to take line pressure readings from the old / bad 68RFE, like what BD requires someone to do before installing their 68RFE ? In laymen’s terms, is the ATS 68RFE just a simple swap from the old 68RFE (plug & Play) ?
Sorry for the delayed reply. You do not need to take line pressure readings form the old trans first with our transmissions. Some things we do that we found to be unique include boring out and machining each accumulator piston and also machining our own billet accumulator pistons and adding top of the line seals. In terms of valve body, we take the time to machine our valve bodies flat as opposed to relying on a gasket to fill in the gaps that exist between the two pieces in order to eliminate cross leakage . We actually are about to post a video on the valve body flattening process later today. On the pumps we add a steel collar and torrington bearing to replace the aluminum lip that the gears ride on from the factory. All of our products are manufactured here in the USA.
I got one of your Stage 2 with CoPilot transmissions in 2012. The OEM valve body went out, which I expected. I travel full time and tow all over the country. The installer was astounded at the difference in the truck. It is a whole new truck. The power actually gets to the ground. Amazing performance. The first time I tried it out, I almost drove into some traffic. The torque converter actually was acting as if it were attached to the transmission. I have to stand on the brake at idle to prevent movement of the truck. The stock transmission might as well have been called a Transmission Fluid Heater. I bought my truck knowing I would have to do something with the transmission at some point. When the time came, a phone call to ATS, I believe it was Steve, the transmission was shipped to the installer, the OEM transmission was shipped back to ATS. I have been a happy camper ever since.
Thanks for this video, I was looking at pulling the trigger on a 22 with the cummins and the 68 rfe, Well, thing I will go look somewhere else!
I don't have s clue what this man said.....but when I need a trans for my dudge.....I'm gonna call him.
Nice presentation! 👏😎 I’m completely stock 2018 Ram 2500 6.7 but still wanna upgrade to a stage 2 because I pull a big 5er.
This is why Chrysler is finally FINALLY going to have someone else make transmissions to go behind the Cummins. Unfortunately that doesn't help those of us who already have their crappy transmission but it will hopefully save future heart and wallet ache. Of course you are going to have to spend 60-90K to get that truck with the new transmission so maybe not the wallet ache.
And here we are 3 years later and still only have the aisen and 68rfe ram has been teasing us with a new transmission since I started buying them in 08
This video makes me think I should have done a swap years ago, especially if most of these components are also used in the 545RFE rebuilds.
ATS what transmission ya like the most i know gmc,ford,ram and others got their pros and cons but which one is Michael Jordan in your eyes
I'll do a 48re swap and ant eater when my 68 goes out if I need something to handle power.
i always wondered if you could upgrade your OEM transmission ? anyone help please?
Here’s my question.... so you engineered the transmission to make it 3 times better. You add the Co Pilot makes it 5 times better. You also add more fluid to help control heat, but your warranty wants you to change the fluid every 15,000 miles. Can you explain your thoughts on this? Not trying to be a pain in the A$$ or POS just thinking that’s a little extreme for synthetic fluid
Maybe since its "new new" you have cast sand from the new metals that could potentially needed to be flushed out.
No you have to do it every 15k for life
Ive been looking for a mild built trans and your stage 1 68rfe seems great for the power lvl im at now and a fair price.
Great information videos on the 68 clint, I'll be looking into your tranny soon enough. Once money is to spare lol. Great video
Sería bueno que lo traduzcan.... una pena
How Much
Out of the big 3, who has best stock transmission, Ram, Ford or GM?
repairvehicle I would say GM but the aisin is really good too
Gm and I have a cummins im jelly
@@bracamontealex67 Ram doesn't make aisin bud and GM uses fords 10 speed. lmao
Me personally would never put an ATS transmission in my truck. I’ve seen a tear down with miss matched parts in one.
I was comparing your guys ATS 68RFE to BD’s 68RFE.
Before installing the ATS 68RFE & CO-PILOT , Do you have to take line pressure readings from the old / bad 68RFE, like what BD requires someone to do before installing their 68RFE ?
In laymen’s terms, is the ATS 68RFE just a simple swap from the old 68RFE
(plug & Play) ?
Sorry for the delayed reply. You do not need to take line pressure readings form the old trans first with our transmissions. Some things we do that we found to be unique include boring out and machining each accumulator piston and also machining our own billet accumulator pistons and adding top of the line seals. In terms of valve body, we take the time to machine our valve bodies flat as opposed to relying on a gasket to fill in the gaps that exist between the two pieces in order to eliminate cross leakage . We actually are about to post a video on the valve body flattening process later today. On the pumps we add a steel collar and torrington bearing to replace the aluminum lip that the gears ride on from the factory. All of our products are manufactured here in the USA.
Now that this guy has scared me so much!I'm going right out and give him another extra 5k to 7k,it's only money,right?Just like the GOP scare tactics!