{"product_id":"ats-47re-48re-billet-channel-plate-valve-body-upgrade-fits-1996-2007-dodge-5-9l-cummins","title":"ATS 47RE 48RE Billet Channel Plate Valve Body Upgrade Fits 1996-2007 Dodge 5.9L Cummins","description":"\u003ch2\u003eATS 47RE \/ 48RE Billet Channel Plate Upgrade Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade Your Factory Valve Body \u0026amp; Restore High-Performance Tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit converts any 47RE valve body to a 48RE pressure curve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Summary \/ Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Cross-Leaks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces flexible, warped factory cast-aluminum channel plates to guarantee a perfectly flat, cross-leak-free seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium ATP5 Aluminum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-machined in Arvada, CO from 5083 Aluminum Alloy—highly stable, virtually porosity-free, and completely resistant to warping under extreme heat cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Fluid Routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized internal channels decrease the time it takes transmission fluid to pressurize the clutch packs and bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster, Cleaner Shifts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaves hundredths of a second off shift timing, keeping your truck firmly locked in its power band between gears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Installation Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes premium separator plates, a specialized drill guide, and the exact drill bit required for a precise install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShopping Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking for a fully calibrated, pre-assembled, drop-in unit instead? Check out the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atsdiesel.com\/products\/ats-47re-48re-billet-channel-plate-performance-valve-body-fits-1996-2007-dodge-5-9l-cummins\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATS 47RE \/ 48RE Complete Performance Valve Body Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original factory cast-aluminum channel plates in Dodge 48RE valve bodies are highly susceptible to warping and distortion over time. Subjected to decades of extreme heat cycles, high hydraulic pressures, and millions of hard shifts, these factory plates lose their flat profile. Once a factory plate distorts, internal cross-leaks develop, bleeding off critical line pressure and causing shift flares or premature clutch failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt ATS, we engineered the ultimate high-performance fix: the ATS 48RE Billet Channel Plate Upgrade Kit. By upgrading the flexible factory casting with our rigid, precision-machined billet solution, you permanently restore internal hydraulic integrity and optimize your transmission's shift characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eATS Billet Channel Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e (CNC-machined from premium ATP5 aluminum alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATS Large Separator Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATS Small Separator Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.065\" Drill Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Made-in-USA ATP5 (5083) Aluminum Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don’t just match OEM specifications—we obliterate them. Our billet channel plates are fully machined and finished right here in our machine shop in Arvada, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe construct every plate from ATP5 (5083 Aluminum Alloy), a premium, stress-relieved, cast aluminum alloy engineered for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Dimensional Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertically quenched to eliminate internal stress before machining, preventing warping or distortion under severe service conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorosity-Free Microstructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, uniform composition ensures Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) never hides in microscopic pockets or leaks across channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Heat Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to withstand heavy towing and extreme line pressures without losing its perfectly flat shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRedesigned Fluid Routing for Faster, Cleaner Shifts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we re-engineered the 48RE channel plate, we corrected the flow restrictions left on the table by the original factory design. We completely optimized the internal fluid routing to minimize the volume of area the ATF has to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy streamlining the fluid pathways, we drastically reduced the time it takes for fluid to pressurize the channel from the moment the valve closes to the exact second the clutch packs or bands engage. While this fluid timing difference is measured in hundredths of a second, the real-world performance impact is massive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result?\u003c\/strong\u003e Your transmission locks into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear before your engine speed drops out of its optimal power band. You get crisp, clean shifts that put your truck's true power straight to the ground while maximizing component longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBring Your 48RE Back Within Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop relying on weak, distorted factory metal. The ATS 48RE Billet Channel Plate Upgrade Kit delivers a flawless, permanent seal between the channel plate and the main valve body sections, ensuring your transmission runs at peak hydraulic efficiency every single second your truck is running.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATS Diesel Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52587436081428,"sku":"303-007-2272","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/2869\/1732\/files\/303-007-2272-1.jpg?v=1780684426","url":"https:\/\/atsdiesel.com\/products\/ats-47re-48re-billet-channel-plate-valve-body-upgrade-fits-1996-2007-dodge-5-9l-cummins","provider":"ATS Diesel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}