Anybody have this tranny? Anyone know the pros/cons of this tranny? What would need to be done to do a swap to this tranny into a 98 dodge 3500 12v auto?

I'm looking at buying this trans for $900 out of a 96 school bus. The tranny comes with the flywheel, flex plate, torque converter, bolts, AND engine flywheel housing removed from a 12V 5.9 Cummins.

Thoughts?
All input is very welcome! need to make a decision on this quickly!

 

pros: pretty much bulletproof trans and will take alot of abuse

cons: monster 500 lb trans --swap is a little complicated--

thats a good price for all your getting, compared to a 47re its a pretty big upgrade and might just be the last trans work you ever do after the swap is done

would be cool to hear more about the swap if it happens,
good luck
scott

 

Thanks for the input, however, I just bought a "parts package" from a guy on craigslist. Includes:

Air Dog II DF-165 2005-2009 BNIB
47RE Valve Body w/ Tow Tune w/ Receipt
BD X-Intake w/Filter (Cleanable) w/ Receipt
OEM Intake (BD Intake to Turbo)
OEM Intake Manifold “Horn”
Banks Power 3-1/2” High Ram Intake Manifold “Horn” w/ Boost Tube to Banks Intercooler & Hardware Kit BNIB
ATS 5 Star Torque Converter w/ Mounting Hardware & Receipt
OEM Engine Mounted Fuel Pump/Fuel Filter Assembly w/ Fuel Lines to Tank and Engine
OEM AA 14-10.5 Rear Diff Cover w/ Gasket & Mounting Hardware
OEM 47RE Transmission Fluid Pan w/ Gasket & Mounting Hardware
OEM Head Bolts
3 ea OEM Intake Manifold Bolts
1 ea OEM Crankshaft Girdle
OEM Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
1 ea Fuel Filter Housing Guard
1 ea OEM Harmonic Balancer
1 ea OEM Flexplate w/ Spacer Ring
1 ea OEM Exhaust Manifold

Paid $2500 for the whole lot.
So looks like I wont be doing this swap after all.