Turbo Trans in Non Turbo PT?

[Flash619]

I'm looking into finally ordering a transmission after dissembling my PT about two months back. Can I use a turbo transmission in my non turbo PT? Will it still fit and work?

[NitroPT]

The main transmissions 41TE/A604 (case and most internal hard parts ) are the same, the external electrical parts may be different? There are are some TSB and Technical Service information updates.(about 300 hundred pages worth?) Most are about internal parts but there is a long list of controller updates that came out over the years. There was some electrical parts Technical Service Information as well.

[myckee]

Given that the electrical components, Solenoid pack and input/output sensors, are the same on both transmissions, I can't see why they wouldn't interchange.

[Flash619]

Originally Posted by NitroPT

The main transmissions 41TE/A604 (case and most internal hard parts ) are the same, the external electrical parts may be different? There are are some TSB and Technical Service information updates.(about 300 hundred pages worth?) Most are about internal parts but there is a long list of controller updates that came out over the years. There was some electrical parts Technical Service Information as well.

I only ask because it seems a Turbo A/T is a bit less expensive for some reason and more readily available. It would be great if I could use one and have it actually work.

[NitroPT]

Originally Posted by Flash619

I only ask because it seems a Turbo A/T is a bit less expensive for some reason and more readily available.

A couple years ago we made the assumption that the swap would be ok. It wasn't however after swapping a few parts (electrical) the transmission finally communicated with the PCM/ECU and everything is fine. After getting all the transmission information that I mentioned I can see why it is not as easy to answer with a absolute YES or NO.
This goes very much under the catagory if members have not done exactly what you are doing than answer are guesses.

I will PM you with someone that may be able to better help you on this subject.
I am not posting it because they are Transmission parts supplier and not really into being a Q&A business.

Keep in mind when asking these type of question on a forum:
Car Repair Advice Forum= at your own risk

[Flash619]

Originally Posted by NitroPT

A couple years ago we made the assumption that the swap would be ok. It wasn't however after swapping a few parts (electrical) the transmission finally communicated with the PCM/ECU and everything is fine. After getting all the transmission information that I mentioned I can see why it is not as easy to answer with a absolute YES or NO.
This goes very much under the catagory if members have not done exactly what you are doing than answer are guesses.

I will PM you with someone that may be able to better help you on this subject.
I am not posting it because they are Transmission parts supplier and not really into being a Q&A business.

Keep in mind when asking these type of question on a forum:
Car Repair Advice Forum= at your own risk

Based on what I've seen in another thread (link below) it looks like the 41TE is used on both Non Turbo models as well as Turbo models for the 03' A/T cruisers. The only difference seems to be auto stick which is part of the transmission control unit.

So if I pull the electronics from the old transmission, and fit them on the new transmission, all should be well? Mechanically they have no differences from what I have seen.

Interchangeable Tranny

Whats the difference in trannys from turbo to non?

[myckee]

The autostick control is actually in the Instrument cluster/BCM, not in the PCM. According to the Chrysler parts catalog, for the 2003 model year, the solenoid pack, input and output speed sensors are the same on both. I do have an automatic in my parts car, but I haven't tried removing it. Are there more sensors on the trans besides those I have mentioned? If so I can check those ones too to see if they are the same.

Some people think that posting partial or cryptic replies implies a deeper knowledge. Perhaps the guy above tried to fit an 01 trans in a later car or vice versa. Who knows.

[Flash619]

Originally Posted by myckee

The autostick control is actually in the Instrument cluster/BCM, not in the PCM. According to the Chrysler parts catalog, the solenoid pack, input and output speed sensors are the same on both. I do have an automatic in my parts car, but I haven't tried removing it. Are there more sensors on the trans besides those I have mentioned? If so I can check those ones too to see if they are the same.

As far as I'm aware there is only a input speed sensor, output speed sensor, solenoid pack, and a harness for the control unit... That's all I remember disconnecting on mine.

If they are mechanically the same between turbo/non turbo is there any reason dropping a 41TE from a turbo into a non turbo wouldn't work?

Even more why do most turbo trannys sell for 200+ and non turbo sell for 350+ ? I'm so confused.

[NitroPT]

Originally Posted by Flash619

Mechanically they have no differences from what I have seen.

There were many changes over the years to the internal parts.
This is part of the 300+ pages of update information I mentioned earlier. This does not always reflect in the MOPAR parts cataloging information and many times can only be confirmed with VIN and or the trans plate ID tag.

[Flash619]

Originally Posted by NitroPT

There were many changes over the years to the internal parts.
This is part of the 300+ pages of update information I mentioned earlier. This does not always reflect in the MOPAR parts cataloging information and many times can only be confirmed with VIN and or the trans plate ID tag.

But if both parts are from 03' Cruisers wouldn't they have the same set of changes if they're both 41TE?

If they're both 41TE why wouldn't one work with the other?