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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 04:41 PM
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transmission interchange

I have a 96 7.3 with auto transmission will a 92 7.3 auto work In the 96?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 07:14 PM
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I'm fairly certain it won't, assuming you're talking about the E4OD. If I remember correctly, there were some internal changes as well as changes to the EEC-IV control scheme in '93 or '94. I'm sure Mark K will be along soon with a definite answer.

If both trucks have the rarer C6 (mechanical 3-speed, non-electronic) automatic, then they probably would be a like for like swap. I don't think I've ever seen a powerstroke with a C6 though. However it was still available with any of the gas engines in 1996.
 
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There are a few differences.

The '96 torque converter has six studs, the '92 had four studs.

If it is a four speed E4OD the solenoid bodies are different, though interchangeable. If you put the later body in the newer trans it will be fine. If it is a C6 (and the C6 was available with the Powerstroke though the 1996 model year) then I think the torque converter is the only difference.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 06:53 AM
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can the T C be changed be or to use 92 in the 96
 
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 06:58 PM
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Yes, you can change the torque converter. Other than the studs they are identical.
 
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yes the 92 E4OD trans will work in the 96 just fine, BUT you will have to use the newer 6 bolt torque converter for the 96.
we did this exact same swap 9 months ago and the truck runs perfectly.
 
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