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SKU #: ATS-3100052392
MPN #: 310-005-2392
ATS 3100052392 Thermal Bypass Valve Delete 13-18 Ram 6.7L Cummins
Description
When working properly, the 68RFE and Aisin AS69RC are a great transmission. Unfortunately, though, when things go bad, they go very bad. The 68RFE especially has been plagued with a high failure rate that many attribute to the fact the converter in this transmission never goes into a full lockup, which creates excessive heat, and we all know what heat does to a transmission. Interestingly enough, this easy to install bypass valve delete can keep your transmission temperatures in check in certain environments, potentially saving you a heap of money.
Another part that can be damaged by the heat allowed to pass through the factory bypass valve is the factory plastic filter coupler. To remedy this, ATS manufactures and includes a billet filter coupler so that the filter has a solid mounting point which won't be compromised by higher temperatores or over-tightening.
HOW IT WORKS: Ram decided to incorporate a transmission cooler bypass valve into the cooling system of the 68RFE and Aisin AS69RC that bypasses the transmission cooler during cold operation. The intent is to force the transmission to warm up faster. The reality is this bypass valve leaks and sticks in the bypass position in almost every case, causing the transmission cooler flow to bypass the trans cooler, essentially eliminating the trans cooler from the circuit. This causes severe damage to the transmission over time because it is not being adequately cooled by the transmission cooler. The ATS cooler block replaces the faulty design, eliminating the bypass valve and ensures 100% of the trans cooler flow is forced through the trans cooler. In every case this substantially reduces transmission temperatures.
IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTES:
This product will only work on 68RFE and Aisin AS69RC transmissions. The AS69RC is found on cab and chassis models, which is different than the ASC69RC, found on the later model High Output Rams. If you are uncertain as to which transmission you have, please reference your build sheet.
Replaces part numbers 68186711AA, 68186711AB
About ATS Diesel Performance
ATS DIESEL PERFORMANCE
ATS Diesel Performance, based out of Arvada, Colorado is a diesel performance manufacturing company that designs, engineers, and manufactures upgraded transmission components, valve bodies, patented heavy duty torque converters, exhaust and intake manifolds, electronics, turbochargers, dual CP3 injection pumps, and more for Cummins, Powerstroke, and Duramax powered diesel trucks. Operating out of a humongous 110,000 square foot facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains allows ATS to keep operations in-house, as opposed to overseas sourcing, and then gruelingly test their products at altitude and through grades and descents that would make other companies think twice. From full-time RV users who travel nonstop, to high horsepower competition based vehicles, ATS has the answers.
ATS DIESEL TRANSMISSIONSClint Cannon and Ranee Elder founded Automotive Transmission Specialists in 1993. At that time, the company specialized in transmission repair for all types of vehicles. In 1997 the company "Performance Torque Converters" was founded and they started doing torque converter rebuilds in house. Bringing the capability of building torque converters in house gave them more flexibility to service their racing customers. As the popularity of diesel trucks grew and more people became aware of the power upgrades available for their diesels, problems with diesel transmissions emerged.
Clint started research and development into a more robust torque converter to address the transmission issues. It was discovered that a clutch pack design was the answer to providing a robust torque converter. The development of the TripleLok Torque Converter and a company focus on Diesel Performance products resulted in a rename of the company to ATS Diesel Performance.
By having their foot in the door before most, it allowed ATS Diesels transmission upgrades to grow with the demands of diesel trucks, putting them at the forefront of reliability. Fortunately for us, Clint didnt stop with transmissions and began to explore and refine upgraded turbochargers, intake and exhaust manifolds, and anything else to generate additional power with the ever present mindset of maintaining powertrain reliability.
ATSDiesel products are proudly made in the USA.