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4xMike
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Dec 25, 2014

2005 Dodge Cummins 48RE to G56/Auto to Manual Swap Complete

Merry Christmas! I thought some of you may find this interesting if you've been considering a 6 speed in your common-rail Cummins. I finished swapping my 2005 from a 48RE to a G56 6 speed last mon...
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JIMNLIN
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Dec 25, 2014
I didn't see it mentioned and gotta' ask but which year model G56 did you go with.
The newer G56 behind the 6.7 have different gear ratios and the DMF.

I have a '03 with the NV5600. The inline 6 cyl Cummins/Jacobs and the 6 speed manual tranny is the sweetest set up for serious hauling (commercial) I've ever had.

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