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Thoroughbred Sku #: SUNSC-48-2-CRE
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Terms & Conditions for Cores
Many stock replacement parts such as turbos, injectors, injection pumps, and high pressure oil pumps have a core charge that is associated with the new replacement part. You must return the old part to receive a refund on the core charge.
If you plan on returning your core you have two options.
Thoroughbred Diesel offers defer the upfront core charge when purchasing via credit card payment.
OPTION 1: You can accept the core charge, 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 30 days from the time your order is received. If you return your core after 30 days you may refer to the Core Charge Timeline below as to how you will be refunded.
Core Charge Timeline
OPTION 2: You can defer the core charge. If you defer, you will not be charged for the core at the time of purchase. You will have 21 days from the time your order is received to send the core back. If the core is not received within the 21 days, your credit card will be charged for the core amount on your order. If you return your core after 21 days, you may refer to the Core Charge Timeline below as to how you will be refunded. When Core deferral (Pay Core Charge Later) is limited to payment by credit card only. ***When using PayPal or Affirm as your method of payment “Core Deferral (Pay Core Charge Later)” is not available. The core must be paid at time of purchase. ***
Core Return Procedure
2003 - 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
2003 - 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Product Name: Suncoast Category 2 48RE Rebuild Kit Manufacture: Suncoast Manufacture Part #: SC-48-2 Thoroughbred Diesel Part #: SUNSC-48-2 Fitment Notes: 2003-2007 Dodge Cummins 48RE
This SunCoast Category 2 48RE rebuild kit includes everything necessary to rebuild your 48RE transmission. This kit is a base rebuild kit for customers seeking improvement over the stock unit along with improvements to the band, band actuation, servos, accumulator piston, torque converter and input shaft.
The addition of the billet intermediate servo, billet band anchor and billet band strut allows this kit to address the common know shortcomings of this 48RE transmission. This kit also comes with a new billet blueprinted 4.4 band lever. The new thrust washer kit also contains selective for setting endplay.
The triple disc billet torque converter that comes with this kit comes with a 2,000 stall speed. This is our Category 1 torque 48re billet triple disc torque converter. The torque converter is lined with carbon graphitic clutch material and equipped with a precision CNC machined forged billet apply piston to ensure no deflection occurs. This is an upgrade from the single disc billet converter that comes in the #SC-48-1.
The other addition to this kit is our billet one piece input shaft. This shaft is made from 300 maraging steel and is then heat treated and stress relieved to handle the additional demands of higher torque and stress loads. This shaft is precision ground to make it a true drop in replacement.
This kit fits all 2WD and 4WD 48RE transmissions.
Suncoast Category 2 48RE Rebuild Kit Features:
Why Choose SunCoast? Our products are engineered for superior strength, reliability, and optimized performance under heavy-duty conditions. Whether you're towing, racing, or daily driving, SunCoast ensures your transmission components deliver maximum durability and efficiency.
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Yes. Complete rebuild kit
Yes, stage 2 should work well for you.
Category 2 is rated at 550hp.
Yes, provided that you get it to us in a timely manner and the core is in good shape.
Yes, the torque convertor.