Conclusion
So we can very clearly see now why the Dodge 47RE transmission is not the ideal choice for truck owners. It has a very touchy design that can’t take any engine performance boost well. Many mechanical components (such as the bands) are too weak, the stock electrical components fail frequently, and the complex electronic systems confuse the transmission when slight electrical interference occurs. Even as a stock transmission on a stock truck with no mods, the transmission is touchy to maintain. It is important to stay on top of the maintenance schedule and adjust the band on time to avoid problems with it. Even if it seems the governor pressure solenoid and transducer don’t need replacement, if you need to take the transmission pan off for any other reason, always change the electrical devices anyway. More importantly, if you truly feel the need to add any performance mods your 1994-2002 Cummins, by all means, always buy an in-house rebuild from a shop like Power Driven Diesel.