# Dodge Ram Transmission Compatablity

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-transmission-compatablity/49578>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ram, transmissions, dodge, 1500\
**Created:** [May 29, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-transmission-compatablity/49578 "2010-05-29T20:23:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-transmission-compatablity/49578/1 "2010-05-29T20:23:43Z")

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Can I replace a 4-Speed 46RE transmission with a 5-Speed 45RFE Transmission? I have a 5.9L 02’Ram pick-up with the 46RE tranny and my friend is upgrading his 5.7L Hemi 04’ Ram Pick-up with the 45RFe tranny. I wanted to know if i could put the smoother 5-speed tranny in my truck?