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DieselBurps
Explorer
Jun 26, 2016

3rd gen Dodge exhaust brake with auto trans

Wondering if anyone on here has an exhaust brake on their 3rd gen 03-07 Dodge Ram with automatic transmission and do you like it? Is it complicated to use? I know the torque converter needs to be locked for it to work right and that some companies sell electronic control modules that can help with TC lock up and unlock.

Are you able to get it work in 2nd gear with upgraded transmission and valvebody?
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  • DieselBurps's avatar
    DieselBurps
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    Current truck is 97 with a manual and BD exhaust brake. But I am thinking about picking up an 06 with an auto, and would like to use an exhaust brake with it. I know people have done it, but I am not sure how it would work since I am used to a manual trans.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Jun 26, 2016
    I'm pretty sure the 06-07 trucks don't need anything else to keep the Converter locked.
    Different factory programming than 05 and older.
  • burnmark's avatar
    burnmark
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    2006 5.9 Cummins 48re with an aftermarket Pacbrake. Works like magic. Turn it off if the road is icy...
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jun 26, 2016
    2007 Dodge 3500 5.9L CTD with 48RE Auto Tranny and a US GEAR Decelerator Exhaust Brake since new.

    EB is electric operated......simple ON/OFF button attached to dash.
    Controller Board installed under dash. 12V to continuous duty solenoid closes 4" butterfly valve (2" butterfly valve controls backpressure).

    Turn it ON.........let off accelerator pedal and 4" butterfly closes
    Press on accelerator pedal...4" opens.
    Simple

    Tow/Haul Mode and EB ON..........holds 45 mph 6% grade towing 14K 5th wheel


    BEST mod ---------2nd best mod set of A pillar gauges (EGT/Tranny/Boost)
  • crcr's avatar
    crcr
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    2004.5 with aftermarket PacBrake, works great, just an on / off switch on the dash controls it. It also has a compressed air fitting under the hood, on the PacBrake to connect an air hose to, which is quite handy. I can't provide any details other than that, since the previous owner had it installed.
  • arkie_camper's avatar
    arkie_camper
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    burnmark wrote:
    2006 5.9 Cummins 48re with an aftermarket Pacbrake. Works like magic. Turn it off if the road is icy...


    X2 Would not want to pull my trailer without it!
  • 45Ricochet's avatar
    45Ricochet
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2016
    Grit dog wrote:
    I'm pretty sure the 06-07 trucks don't need anything else to keep the Converter locked.
    Different factory programming than 05 and older.

    Correct 06 was the first year.
  • Shovelhead_Dave's avatar
    Shovelhead_Dave
    Explorer
    Jun 30, 2016
    Have the Pacbrake on my '05 2500, been on for 90k miles, had a few problems
    but Pacbrake stood behind the product. Works really well with my 13k Arctic Fox
    fifth wheel.

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