The Tier One Difference: Standard on Stage 2+ Builds The 6.7L Cummins in your 2007.5-2018 Ram puts out massive torque. While a stock plate works for standard applications, it can flex under the high line pressure of tuned or heavy-towing trucks. That is why we upgrade to this exact Billet Channel Plate in every Tier One Stage 2 and up build. It provides the rigidity needed to prevent cross-leaks and ensure our high-performance transmissions hold pressure and shift firmly.
The factory channel plate is made of thin, cast metal. Under aggressive tuning or high line pressure, this stock plate warps and flexes. This flexing creates gaps that allow transmission fluid to bleed between circuits.
The Result: These "cross-leaks" confuse the computer and drop holding pressure, leading to:
Our Billet Channel Plate is the permanent fix for channel plate flexing. CNC-machined from a solid slab of 6061 Billet Aluminum, it is nearly 3x thicker than stock and machined to .0003" flatness. This rigidity forces the accumulator pistons and valves to seal correctly, allowing you to run higher line pressure (up to 300+ PSI) without blowing out gaskets.