5r110 6.0 trans vs 5.4

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Jun 28, 2020 | 10:10 PM

rmgregor87

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5r110 6.0 trans vs 5.4

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 5r110 behind a 6.0 vs a 5r110 behind a 5.4? I am looking into swapping my 5.4 for a Cummins 12v and want to keep my 5r110 but there are no aftermarket transmission controllers/ tuners. Is it possible to swap some components to make my gasser 5.4 into a Diesel 5r110 trans? Thanks for the help.

Jun 29, 2020 | 08:59 AM

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The 5.4L trans is built with one less clutch plate than the V10 and diesel versions.

Jun 29, 2020 | 09:13 AM

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But is it possible to run my trans with a diesel controller/tuner? Not looking to replace/away my trans, but want to put in a 12v .

Jun 29, 2020 | 06:41 PM

Mark Kovalsky

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Yes, it is. The control systems are identical.

Jun 29, 2020 | 10:11 PM

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Yes, it is. The control systems are identical.

Thank you for the input Mark, so in theory I should be able to swap my Cummins keep my trans and get the "diesel" trans tuner to run my trans? DCS did not seem sure that it was possible. Thank you again. Just want to get my build as planned out as possible before I start spending money.

Jun 30, 2020 | 06:54 AM

Mark Kovalsky

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What part of the control systems are identical is not clear? The solenoids are exactly the same. There are no "diesel" solenoids and no "gas" solenoids.

There are two differences between a 5.4L trans and a 6.0L trans. The torque converter has a different stall speed, and one of the clutches has one less plate. The trans doesn't know if the engine burns gas or diesel.