Tier One Stage 1 68RFE Transmission Features:
- Built to handle mild performance tuning and heavy towing
- Rated for up to 600HP
- Complete, drop-in transmission for your 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins
- Includes Precision Billet twin-disc torque converter
- Comes standard with Billet Accumulator Kit & Switch Valve Repair
- Features deeper transmission pan and upgraded valve body
- Fixes common 68RFE issues while allowing for added horsepower
- Black finish for a great look under your truck
- Valve bodies are leaked-checked prior to install
- Comes backed by a 2-year, unlimited mileage limited warranty
- Requires additional core charge and freight shipping
- If you have questions or want a custom 68RFE build, contact Tier One or call 602-399-5484!
Handles increased horsepower and heavy towing for your Ram 2500 or 3500
The stock 68RFE helping to power your 2019-2024 Ram Cummins struggles the moment you add a tuner or push your towing capacity to the limit. Tier One's Stage 1 68RFE transmission for 2019-2024 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks is built from the ground up to handle modified horsepower (up to 600HP) and consistent heavy towing. This complete Ram transmission features heavier-duty internals than stock, as well as a deeper transmission pan to both hold more fluid and keep the transmission running cooler. The Stage 1 is the perfect choice for truck owners running mild tuning who need a transmission that can hold the extra power without failing, or for those who tow heavy loads frequently and need superior reliability over stock.
Comes with Precision Billet Twin-Disc Converter, Deep Pan, Billet Accumulators, and New Hardware
Tier One builds each of their Stage 1 68RFE transmissions from OEM 68RFE transmission cores that are thoroughly cleaned and inspected for damage or excessive wear before being used in our builds. We include a new
Precision Billet Twin-Disc Torque Converter with every Stage 1 build to both improve lockup and spread the load from added horsepower and heavy towing over more surface area. The deeper cast aluminum transmission pan holds more fluid than stock and helps keep the running temperatures down. Each Stage 1 68RFE transmission comes with a Tier One high pressure valve body that more effectively routes fluid throughout the transmission. This build includes a
68RFE Switch Valve Repair Kit and a
Billet Accumulator Kit to prevent wear and leakage common in stock units. Tier One also includes a billet 4C spring retainer and an
upgraded OD/UD pressure plate snap ring to help prevent walk-out and premature failures. We throw in a new OEM pressure sensor and a new
19+ Solenoid Assembly to ensure optimal transmission function. The Stage 1 transmissions are topped off with new seals and gaskets before being air-checked for leaks.
Fully Overhauled 68RFE Transmission for Excellent Reliability
During our build of your Stage 1 68RFE transmission, we here at Tier One go over every millimeter of its internal components to guarantee excellent function and reliability. All parts are disassembled and cleaned from our OEM cores to ensure your new 68RFE transmission is free from contaminants and other debris. We carefully inspect your transmission's planetary gear train for damage before fully speccing all bearings and washers for endplay. The original transmission pump is flat-sanded, checked for proper clearances, and vacuum-tested. The valve body is likewise flat-sanded and its solenoids thoroughly inspected for better than OEM function. We install a new
Laser Separator Plate (Late 2019+) and a new Accumulator Cover Plate to avoid potential codes and issues down the road. Each transmission is also fitted with TIG-welded planetary pinions. The performance overhaul kit includes new Borg Warner frictions (LR, Reverse, 2C, 4C, UD, OD), seals, gaskets, filters, and sealing rings to replace all the wearable parts of the transmission before it's installed on your Ram 2500 or Ram 3500.
Thorough Testing of the Valve Body and Entire Transmission Before Shipping
We here at Tier One take pride in every built 68RFE transmission we manufacture for the Ram 6.7L Cummins trucks. To make sure that you get a transmission that's as tough as your truck, Tier One puts both the valve bodies and the entire assembled transmission through rigorous testing to ensure you get the reliability you need for heavy towing and hauling applications with your 6.7L Cummins diesel. Before the assembly of the valve body, it goes through flat-sanding vacuum-testing. All valve body solenoids are carefully tested to ensure flawless operation. After assembly of the valve body, it goes through rigorous dyno-testing to ensure proper fluid flow, line pressures, and solenoid operation. After final assembly of the transmission itself, we put it through a complete air-check to find potential leaks and ensure proper operation.
If we are not performing the transmission installation, the customer or their chosen repair shop is responsible for transferring the lock-up solenoid from the original transmission to the replacement transmission.
Specifications:
- Vehicle fitment: 2019-2024 Ram 2500 or 3500 6.7L Cummins
- Transmission Type: Chrysler 68RFE
- Power Rating: 600HP (approx)
- Torque Converter: Precision Billet Twin-Disc
- Flex Plate: OEM (Billet Optional)
- Input Shaft: OEM (Billet Optional)
- Transmission Pan: Cast Aluminum Deep Pan with increased capacity
- Valve body: High-Pressure w/ Switch Valve Repair & Billet Accumulators
- Intermediate shaft: OEM
- Clutches: Borg Warner
- Output shaft: OEM
- Geartrain: OEM
- Spring Retainers: Billet 4C & Upgraded OD/UD Snap Ring
- Pistons: OEM with UD Piston Return Spring upgrade
- Sprag: OEM
- Clutch Hub: OEM
For 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins 2500 & 3500 only: this transmission will only fit 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins 2500 & 3500 models with 68RFE transmissions. If you have an older 6.7L Cummins Ram, please check out our
2007.5-2018 Ram 6.7L Cummins Tow-All 68RFE transmission. If you have a 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins 3500, 4500, or 5500 with an Aisin AS69RC transmission, please see our selection of
built AS69RC transmissions.
2-Year, Unlimited Mile Warranty: each Tier One built transmission comes backed by a 2-year, unlimited mile warranty. Please see our
Warranty Terms and Conditions here.
Optional Upgrades: the following upgrades are optional, but are available if you're looking for even better reliability and power-holding:
- Billet Input Shaft: a high-strength billet steel input shaft that resists breakage under high power and heavy towing loads.
- Billet Flex plate: high-strength flexplate made from CNC machined billet steel that's more durable than the factory flexplate.
- Billet Channel Plate: provides a flat, rigid surface for the valve body, preventing cross-leaks and improving shift consistency.
- Bypass upgrade: deletes the stock thermal control valve to improve fluid flow through your transmission for better cooling.
- Mishimoto Cooler Kit: adds an upgraded transmission cooler to your truck to further improve cooling during heavy towing and racing applications.
Tuning Notes:
- Max line pressure during road test: High pressure VB needs to be at 225psi at 25-30% throttle angle (Stock VBs are 160psi).
- Line pressure in reverse should reach 250psi.
- Use of factory lock strategy must be used or transmission damage will occur.
- UD Pulse: 2019 and up should have UD pulse turned off (Please verify on 2017 and 2018 Rams as some are equipped with this option).
- Every 68RFE must have a relearn completed or failure will result.
Recommended gearing: the following gearing is recommended for the following tire sizes, and is required for Tier One to honor your warranty:
- 35" Tire: 4.10 gears or higher
- 37" Tire: 4.30 gears or higher
- +38" Tire: 4.56 gears or higher
Transmission Break-in: in order to maintain your warranty, this transmission requires a 300-mile break-in and a 100-mile relearn. Please check out
Tier One's Break-In Procedure & Policy here.
Core charge: this transmission includes a $2500.00 core charge that will be refunded once Tier One receives your stock transmission, inspects it, and finds it acceptable condition. The core charge can be waived if you send in or drop off your stock transmission ahead of time. You
will not receive a core charge back if you did not pay it up front. If you drop off your core ahead of time you will be charged for any hard parts that are required to build your core.
Freight Shipping: this transmission ships via freight. Please carefully inspect your transmission before signing your Bill of Lading. If your transmission arrives damaged, please call us directly at 602-399-5484.