97 5.2 factory EFI/OBD2 and using A500RH, not RE trans ?

[rustytoolss]

I maybe able to get a 97 Dakota 5.2 and the complete wiring system including the ECM.( The trans is gone). BUT I also know of a possible A500RH/42RH trans.
Since most people say the OBD2 system is better to use (1997), can it be used with the hydraulic RH transmission ?
Will there be an issue with the speedometer/ not using an RE transmission ? and the TC mag pickup ?
I do like having the option of using the factory cruise control with the OBD2. Any input would be great. Thanks

 

[rustytoolss]

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[C130 Chief]

You'll probably get every transmission trouble code the CPU knows. The Dakota most likely had a 46RE (A518, A727 based) which is stronger and should be much easier to find. The later transmission (RE) will be plug-n-play.

 

[rustytoolss]

You'll probably get every transmission trouble code the CPU knows. The Dakota most likely had a 46RE (A518, A727 based) which is stronger and should be much easier to find. The later transmission (RE) will be plug-n-play.

Thanks for your reply

 

[67Dart273]

"I've been told" that you have to reflash the ECU for a stick, and "I've been told" that if you disconnect the "codes" light(s) it really does not matter. So I really don't know. But there might be more trouble. I tried to disconnect the ABS system in this junker I drive and it kills the speedo. "I've been told" the speedo on those runs off the wheels sensors so I don't know.