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Quick Ship SKU #: ATS-3096242380-main ATS Stage 2 Transmission Package 12-18 6.7L Cummins 68RFE

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- 2012-2018 Ram 6.7L Cummins
- 68RFE Automatic Transmission
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We at Diesel Power Products offer a deferred core program in which we allow you to defer the typical upfront core charge when purchasing via credit card payment. All cores, whether the core charge was deferred or not, must be returned within 21 days from delivery date of product requiring core charge. Failure to do so can result in forfeiture of the entire core charge return. In the event you originally deferred the core charge, by clicking to agree, you authorize Diesel Power Products to charge you for the core charge.

All cores must be returned to the original warehouse that original shipment was sent from. If a return label is provided in the original shipment, use this tag. If one is not included, contact us immediately, and we can provide you with the correct address of where the core(s) must be returned to, as well as an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number so that you can facilitate the return shipment. When a return label is not included, it is your responsibility to pay for the return shipment; you have the option to pay it directly to your courier of choice or contact us and we can provide a discounted shipping label for an additional charge. DO NOT rely on the return address on the original label as a source for where to ship to.

If cores are shipped to the incorrect warehouse, your core money will be returned less the shipping cost for us to send the core(s) to the correct warehouse, or if you deferred the core you may be charged for the shipping amount.

Cores that have been disassembled and/or have missing and/or damaged major components will not receive full core credit. Returned cores must be on a "like-for-like" basis, meaning that the returned core has the exact same fitment as the remanufactured component that was purchased. In the event that the core is not "like-for-like," your core may not be eligible for return / credit.

Diesel Power Products has the right to alter this policy (i.e. extend the terms) for any reason. If you have an outstanding circumstance, contact us.

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In order to understand what a core charge is, you must first understand what a core is. In the automotive industry, most products are manufactured from brand new materials. However, numerous products are also remanufactured, meaning that the manufacturer of the product takes a used product, typically removed from a vehicle, disassembles, and replaces all worn components of the master product. A great example of this is in regards to automatic transmissions in which the manufacturer takes an existing transmission, replaces all of the inner working components, such as the torque converter, valve body, etc. and merely reuses the case.

Because aftermarket manufacturers require a steady stream of incoming cores to build, they charge a deposit on the core, known as a core charge, that is refunded upon receipt. In some cases, the core is not reusable, such as in the event of a cracked case, at which point the core deposit would not be credited as the core component is not reusable.

If you plan on returning your core you have two options.

OPTION 1: You can accept it, which means you will be charged for the part AND the core at time of purchase. You still have the option to send it back, and if you do, the core will be refunded back on the card used, presuming the core meets core criteria and the core is returned within 21 business days from originally receiving your order. If you have outstanding circumstances that would not allow the return to occur within 21 days, please contact us.

OPTION 2 You can defer the core charge. If you defer it, you will not be charged a core at time of purchase. You will have 21 business days from the day you receive it to send it back. As long as the core is received within the 21 business days, you will not be charged. If 21 business days goes by and you do not send it back, the card on file will be charged the core amount. You still may send it back, and once received, we will issue the core amount as in store credit, pending any limitations as set forth by the manufacturer.Core deferral is limited to payment by credit card only.

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This product is remanufactured and requires that your original part being removed (core) to be returned. The return shipping charge of your core is not included in the purchase price of the item, but we offer you a flat rate charge that includes a core return shipping label as a convenience. If you would like a core return label included with your purchase, please select this option.

Please note that the flat fee is only intended for the contiguous 48 United States. If you are wanting to ship (return) this product from outside of this boundary, please contact us for a shipping quote or expect that we will contact you before processing your order for a shipping quote at which point we will charge the difference if you accept.

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While the 68RFE transmission has been a far superior transmission to any of the previous offerings from Dodge, its shortfalls have ultimately reared their ugly heads. On top of this, the 68RFE is ... read more

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While the 68RFE transmission has been a far superior transmission to any of the previous offerings from Dodge, its shortfalls have ultimately reared their ugly heads. On top of this, the 68RFE is heavily computer controlled, which means that when stall rates and other necessary items are upgraded, the factory computer gets which can lead to the immediate demise of what should have been an upgraded transmission. The professionals at ATS have determined how to properly upgrade the 68RFE to ensure its longevity under any circumstances.

ATS started RD in 2007.5 and spent countless man hours and resources re-designing and strengthening the platform. This began with building their Five Star converter for the transmission. It features a billet cover, five square tab lock-up clutches, billet stator, furnace brazed impeller, billet piston and HD bearings - all stalled to the Cummins torque curve. Capable of handling 2500 ft/lbs of torque, this torque converter will handle whatever is thrown at it.

The ATS Stage 2 68RFE Package is designed for stock up to 650 rear wheel horsepower.

STAGE 2 TRANSMISSION DETAILS:

ATS has developed a combined technology utilizing recalibration of the hydraulic circuits inside the transmission, including revamped accumulator rates, reprogramed clutch to clutch apply and release timings, and line pressure rise rate to perfectly match the torque output of the engine. These enhancements, along with other key hydraulic modifications which ATS makes, must be done to ensure the clutch packs have the correct apply and release rates when commanded on or off. As well, the transmission hard parts have many limiting weaknesses which do not allow for increased power levels over stock. Specifically, the light duty shafts and hubs, and the low one-way sprag; these hard part weaknesses must be addressed. Some of the areas that are addressed by ATS to complete the performance transmission upgrade package are listed below, starting at the front of the transmission working towards the back.

Pump Assembly:
The Torque converter regulator valve has been redesigned to prevent over pressure and ballooning of the converter, along with regulating minimum converter charge for proper cooling and lubrication of the transmission gear set. This redesign also eliminates the common problematic valve and bore wear that is usually the first cause of high mileage transmission failure. The main pressure regulator circuit is modified to enable a broader range of pressure that can be commanded from the TCM. This allows the pump to lower line pressure when the engine is at low loads and more responsively raise pressure above stock to react with increased engine torque and horse power levels.

Rotating Clutch Drum Assembly and Clutch Packs:
Clutch modifications are generally one of the most impactive and important items that can be upgraded in any transmission. In the case of the 68RFE transmission, there is little room for additional clutches, so modifications must be done to pressure plates, providing increased clutch surfaces. The clutch packs that are increased surface area listed below:

The Under Drive (Forward) clutch pack surface area is increased by 21%, using single sided clutch plates.
The Over Drive clutch pack surface area is increased by 17%, also using single sided clutch plates, this allows for better clutch control when overdrive is used at higher power levels.
The 2C clutch pack surface area is increased by 34%, using double sided frictions.
The 4C clutch pack surface area is increased by 34%, using double sided frictions.

The weak mechanical low one-way sprag is replaced with a stronger roller clutch design that used a "cam and roller" system. The factory low sprag not only has a very weak torque capacity, but it also fails from lack of proper lubrication. The stronger low roller clutch design used by ATS prevents the higher mileage failures associated with the sprag-type clutch. Although the new "cam and roller" low roller clutch design is much stronger, it still has limitations; the Co-Pilot transmission controller (only included with Three and Five Year Warranty Options) contains a direct function to route power around the mechanical clutch when extreme power levels are sensed.

Valve Body:
The valve body is considered the nervous system of the transmission; the valve body is responsible for converting the electrical signals from the TCM into hydraulic actions. The 68RFE uses a non-synchronous, clutch-to-clutch design. This means that the shifts from gear to gear must be timed perfectly, thereby releasing and applying a friction clutch to achieve a flawless shift. Because of the sensitivity of the hydraulic circuits, ATS heavily modified many areas of the valve body. Hydraulic oil flow is ported to certain clutch packs where additional pressure is needed. The accumulator piston seals have been redesigned to ensure hydraulic pressure integrity. The accumulator plate is made of high-grade material to compensate for the additional pressure that the accumulator pistons and springs exert during heavy power situations. Also, the ATS 68RFE valve body can be purchased separately and installed in a stock transmission for increased transmission capacity.

Shafts:
There are three shafts in the 68RFE that are of some concern. The forward hub/shaft, Intermediate hub/shaft and the input shaft. The forward hub/shaft is reinforced to eliminate breakage. The Intermediate hub/shaft is reinforced to eliminate breakage. The input shaft is standard equipment on the Stage 2 transmission packages and is made made from 300M billet material just like ATS' 47RE and 48RE shafts.

Case and Pan:
The main transmission case does not require a lot of conditioning aside from a few small hydraulic modifications to allow for proper oil flow. At higher power levels the transmission case does need to be strengthened. This is a simple fix that is taken care of with the included heavy duty transmission pan, which was designed in part to act as a girdle, thus eliminating flex in the case. The large oversized pan also provides for an additional five quarts of ATF allowing the transmission to run cooler.

AVAILABLE OPTION DETAILS:

1 Year/100,000 Mile Warranty Package Details:

Package Includes:

ATS 68RFE Transmission Assembly
ATS 68RFE 5 Star Torque Converter
ATS 68RFE Deep Transmission Pan
ATS 68RFE Transmission Case Brace
ATS 68RFE Billet Channel Plate Valve Body Assembly
ATS 68RFE Billet Pump Assembly w/ Oversized Pump Gears
ATS 68RFE Billet Input Shaft

3 Year/300000 Mile Warranty Package Details:

Package Includes:

ATS 68RFE Transmission Assembly
ATS 68RFE 5 Star Torque Converter
ATS 68RFE Deep Transmission Pan
ATS 68RFE Transmission Case Brace
ATS 68RFE Billet Channel Plate Valve Body Assembly
ATS 68RFE Billet Pump Assembly w/ Oversized Pump Gears
ATS 68RFE Billet Input Shaft
ATS 68RFE Co-Pilot Tow Edition

5 Year/500,000 Mile Warranty Package Details:

Package Includes:

ATS 68RFE Transmission Assembly
ATS 68RFE 5 Star Torque Converter
ATS 68RFE Deep Transmission Pan
ATS 68RFE Transmission Case Brace
ATS 68RFE Billet Channel Plate Valve Body Assembly
ATS 68RFE Billet Pump Assembly w/ Oversized Pump Gears
ATS 68RFE Billet Input Shaft
ATS 68RFE Co-Pilot Tow Edition

SHIPPING POLICY - PLEASE READ - Due to the size and weight of transmissions, they cannot be shipped through traditional couriers, such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc. and MUST be shipped via truck freight. For this reason, we cannot offer free shipping on transmissions. However, we do offer the option to pay for return shipping up front. If you select this option once your core transmission is ready to be picked up, you just need to give us a call with your original order number and the core tag on the transmission, and we'll take care of the rest. As always, if you have any questions, give us a call or send us an e-mail.

ATS 68RFE Package Stage Comparison

	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
Horsepower Rating ^ⓘ	500 hp	650 hp	800 hp
ATS 68RFE Transmission	✅	✅	✅
Five-Star Torque Converter	✅	✅	✅
Deep Pan Transmission Pan	✅	✅	✅
Transmission Case Brace	✅	✅	✅
Billet Pump Assembly	✅	✅	✅
Billet Channel Plate Valve Body	✅	✅	✅
Billet Accumulator Pistons	✅	✅	✅
Upgraded Accumulator Plate	✅	✅	✅
Billet Input Shaft		✅	✅
Billet HD Overdrive Clutch Drum			✅
ATS Co-Pilot Tow Edition	Available* ^ⓘ	Available* ^ⓘ	Available* ^ⓘ

*ATS Co-Pilot^® Transmission Controller included with 3 and 5-year warranties only.

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Specifications

ManufacturerATS Diesel Performance
MPN309-624-2380 | 309-622-2380 | 309-626-2380 | 309-623-2380 | 309-627-2380 | 309-625-2380

WARRANTY DETAILS:

This transmission kit has 3 different warranty options to select from. If you select the NO Co-Pilot option, you will have a 1 year 100,000 mile warranty on the transmission. The two options with the Co-Pilot will either consist of a 3 year 300,000 mile warranty, or a 5 year 500,000 mile warranty. There is no differance in transmission build between any of the transmission options, you are just simply paying for a longer warranty term with the transmission and addition of the Co-Pilot controller.

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