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dalejr · 01-18-2011, 08:12 PM

can anyone tell me what is needed to put a 545 allison behind a 12 valve cummins.any info will be app.

2wpuller · 01-19-2011, 07:00 PM

Flywhee,motor adaptor.and starter.Call this guy he might have what you need.Larry Schmidt truck parts.nice guy and reasonable.
1-800-530-5283

Dale

strawboss · 01-19-2011, 07:12 PM

bellhousing,flywheel,starter,torque converter, all of which I have from my swap. They put the 545 behind the 12v in early 90's bluebird school buses. I've even still got the tranny!

Horns · 01-19-2011, 07:46 PM

Not to hijack but does anyone have a lot of experience with these transmissions? I was doing a little bit of reading and read that they are not recomended for things like snow plows? Why is this?

Is it more of an "in town" tranny? or would it be ok for multi use such as highway and in town driving?

dalejr · 01-19-2011, 07:47 PM

are you willing to sell it how much

dalejr · 01-19-2011, 07:53 PM

hey strawboss email me at aballew38@yahoo.com if you are interrested in selling the trns swap

strawboss · 01-26-2011, 05:42 AM

Sorry Dalejr, didn't see the reply About to email..

L6powered · 01-26-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horns

Not to hijack but does anyone have a lot of experience with these transmissions? I was doing a little bit of reading and read that they are not recomended for things like snow plows? Why is this?

Is it more of an "in town" tranny? or would it be ok for multi use such as highway and in town driving?

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smc953 · 01-26-2011, 05:46 PM

i don't see why not fedex has them in their trucks and that is alot of stop and go in a 16000 lbs gvw truck.

SINNER · 01-26-2011, 06:07 PM

No one uses them because they suck. Max HP rating of 235 hp. Max tq. of around 450 ft. lbs. No aftermarket parts to strengthen them. Mushy shifts and no OD. pretty much means other than in town med. duty truck use they are not a desirable unit.

dalejr · 01-26-2011, 07:12 PM

thanks for the info i have a freind who knows how to work on them

smokin binder · 01-27-2011, 08:53 AM

In a pickup, the converter will be less mushy, and it'll shift a little more snappy. They will handle more than the 235hp rating, and a couple places make a low stall/more efficient converter, which will deliver more power. There's a guy that used to sled pull with one until they outlawed it, because it wasnt OEM in a pickup. Look up 1stGen545.
Just because it's non overdrive doesnt mean you cant gear it accordingly. That's why I'm going with a 545 in my ford swap. I'm using 3.08 gears, and it'll be pretty decent on the highway. The gears are nicely progressive too. Oh...insulation is your friend! Think gear whine.

d_lperformance · 01-27-2011, 09:53 AM

hey ive got a couple of 545 trannys have one adapter and start assembly have access to more if any one is interested

smokin binder · 01-27-2011, 10:44 AM

Shipping from Ohio may be a bit high.

dalejr · 01-27-2011, 05:12 PM

hey
d_lperformance
give me acall at850-368-3818 thanks anthony

strawboss · 01-29-2011, 07:51 AM

Anthony, did you get those pictures?

dalejr · 01-29-2011, 04:20 PM

no i did not

strawboss · 02-03-2011, 05:42 AM

hmmm cell phones suck!!!!!....I'll try it again.

Red Stroke · 02-03-2011, 06:40 AM

I have a complete 545 setup with bellhousing and flex plate with adapter. Ran and drove fine when pulled. Will trade for a core 47rh 4x4.

1320Cummins · 02-03-2011, 06:45 AM

If you went MT643 you would get a higher HP rating and a locking converter.
You might want to drive a medium duty truck with the 545/mt643 before you decide to install one in a pickup.

01-18-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
dalejr Name: dalejr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	545 allison swap can anyone tell me what is needed to put a 545 allison behind a 12 valve cummins.any info will be app.

01-19-2011, 07:00 PM	#2
2wpuller Name: 2wpuller Title: letting the smoke fly Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington,Missouri Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,894	Flywhee,motor adaptor.and starter.Call this guy he might have what you need.Larry Schmidt truck parts.nice guy and reasonable. 1-800-530-5283 Dale __________________ 1975 f250 6.0 Perkins,twins,2006,6sp allison 1972 C10,5.9 5sp 2007 Dodge 2 WD pulling truck Sponsors GoerendTransmission Haisley Machine MCS MidwestPerformanceDiesel ShowMePerformance Snow Performance

01-19-2011, 07:46 PM	#4
Horns Name: Horns Title: \m/(>.<)\m/ Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Member`s Gallery Posts: 117	Not to hijack but does anyone have a lot of experience with these transmissions? I was doing a little bit of reading and read that they are not recomended for things like snow plows? Why is this? Is it more of an "in town" tranny? or would it be ok for multi use such as highway and in town driving? __________________ 1998 4BD1-T powered Silverado

01-26-2011, 06:07 PM	#10
SINNER Name: SINNER Title: BallSoHard U Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Un Free State Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,803	No one uses them because they suck. Max HP rating of 235 hp. Max tq. of around 450 ft. lbs. No aftermarket parts to strengthen them. Mushy shifts and no OD. pretty much means other than in town med. duty truck use they are not a desirable unit. __________________ 2004 f-350 cc drw Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day... Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

01-27-2011, 08:53 AM	#12
smokin binder Name: smokin binder Title: DT466 fan Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 323	In a pickup, the converter will be less mushy, and it'll shift a little more snappy. They will handle more than the 235hp rating, and a couple places make a low stall/more efficient converter, which will deliver more power. There's a guy that used to sled pull with one until they outlawed it, because it wasnt OEM in a pickup. Look up 1stGen545. Just because it's non overdrive doesnt mean you cant gear it accordingly. That's why I'm going with a 545 in my ford swap. I'm using 3.08 gears, and it'll be pretty decent on the highway. The gears are nicely progressive too. Oh...insulation is your friend! Think gear whine. __________________ Low buck diesel power \| turn up your fuel rate for free, or almost The Low Buck Fuel Rate site of mine 67 F100, 300, 4V. and 08 VW R32.

01-19-2011, 07:12 PM	#3
strawboss Name: strawboss Title: 5thGenFarmer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gods Country USA! Member`s Gallery Posts: 223	bellhousing,flywheel,starter,torque converter, all of which I have from my swap. They put the 545 behind the 12v in early 90's bluebird school buses. I've even still got the tranny!

01-19-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
dalejr Name: dalejr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	are you willing to sell it how much

01-19-2011, 07:53 PM	#6
dalejr Name: dalejr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	hey strawboss email me at aballew38@yahoo.com if you are interrested in selling the trns swap

01-26-2011, 05:42 AM	#7
strawboss Name: strawboss Title: 5thGenFarmer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gods Country USA! Member`s Gallery Posts: 223	Sorry Dalejr, didn't see the reply About to email..

01-26-2011, 05:46 PM	#9
smc953 Name: smc953 Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nw p.a. Member`s Gallery Posts: 115	i don't see why not fedex has them in their trucks and that is alot of stop and go in a 16000 lbs gvw truck.

01-26-2011, 07:12 PM	#11
dalejr Name: dalejr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	thanks for the info i have a freind who knows how to work on them

01-27-2011, 09:53 AM	#13
d_lperformance Name: d_lperformance Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: whipple oh 45788 Member`s Gallery Posts: 161	hey ive got a couple of 545 trannys have one adapter and start assembly have access to more if any one is interested __________________ D&L Performance dean the dieselman

01-27-2011, 10:44 AM	#14
smokin binder Name: smokin binder Title: DT466 fan Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 323	Shipping from Ohio may be a bit high. __________________ Low buck diesel power \| turn up your fuel rate for free, or almost The Low Buck Fuel Rate site of mine 67 F100, 300, 4V. and 08 VW R32.

01-27-2011, 05:12 PM	#15
dalejr Name: dalejr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	545 hey d_lperformance give me acall at850-368-3818 thanks anthony

01-29-2011, 07:51 AM	#16
strawboss Name: strawboss Title: 5thGenFarmer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gods Country USA! Member`s Gallery Posts: 223	Anthony, did you get those pictures?

01-29-2011, 04:20 PM	#17
dalejr Name: dalejr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	no i did not

02-03-2011, 05:42 AM	#18
strawboss Name: strawboss Title: 5thGenFarmer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gods Country USA! Member`s Gallery Posts: 223	hmmm cell phones suck!!!!!....I'll try it again.

02-03-2011, 06:40 AM	#19
Red Stroke Name: Red Stroke Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,087	I have a complete 545 setup with bellhousing and flex plate with adapter. Ran and drove fine when pulled. Will trade for a core 47rh 4x4. __________________ White 01 Superduty, Ex-Cab SB, 4x4, Built 12V Cummins, HTS Billet 47RH, 8" Stack, 796 HP 1300 ft/lbs #2, 1374 HP 2500+ ft/lb on the gas. What you don't measure, you can't control. What you can't control-you can't improve.

02-03-2011, 06:45 AM	#20
1320Cummins Name: 1320Cummins Title: 2G Collector Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 330	If you went MT643 you would get a higher HP rating and a locking converter. You might want to drive a medium duty truck with the 545/mt643 before you decide to install one in a pickup. __________________ 01 2500 QC SB 47RE 4X2 02 3500 QC 48RE 4X4 96 2500 CC NV4500 4X4