TDP 47/48RE Twisted Tea 1000+

47RE / 48RE Twisted Tea 1000+ HP Transmission

The TDP Twisted Tea 1000+ HP 47RE / 48RE is our no-compromise, max-effort 47RE / 48RE package, built for customers pushing beyond the limits of a conventional billet transmission. Designed for 1,000+ HP competition and extreme street applications, the Twisted Tea combines a 35-spline input, full billet shaft package, TIG-welded planetary assemblies, and rollerized internals to handle the extreme torque and shock loads produced by serious Cummins builds.

At this level, every component matters. Each Twisted Tea receives detailed inspection, measurement, clutch-clearance verification, and precision assembly. Critical components are upgraded, reinforced, and modified specifically for hard launches, high boost, aggressive tuning, and repeated high-power use.

Best for: 1,000+ HP builds • Competition trucks • Drag racing • Extreme street/strip applications • High-boost Cummins builds

• Full Manual Valve Body (FMVB) configuration
• Upgraded forward, direct, overdrive direct & overdrive brake clutch packs
• Increased clutch capacity with individually set selective clearances
• New overdrive brake & direct steels
• Upgraded low/reverse components
• HD kickdown band
• Upgraded overdrive piston retainer/support
• Billet apply hardware package including anchor, strut, servo, lever & accumulator
• Upgraded rear servo return spring system
• Upgraded forward-clutch return components
• Upgraded overdrive/direct clutch retention
• Goerend 35-spline billet input shaft
• Billet intermediate shaft
• Heavy-duty billet fat output shaft
• TIG-welded planetary assemblies
• Rollerized internal components
• Case/reverse-drum bearing modification
• Upgraded transfer-case input
• Goerend performance triple-disc torque converter
• Billet flexplate
• Goerend deep transmission pan for increased fluid capacity
• Complete bearing, bushing & thrust washer service
• Full overhaul, gasket & seal kit
• New transmission filter

The Twisted Tea isn't simply a Street Sweeper with a higher horsepower rating. The 35-spline input and heavy-duty shaft configuration are combined with TIG-welded planetary assemblies and rollerized internals to create a complete drivetrain package designed around extreme power—not just a transmission with billet shafts installed in it.

This is the transmission for customers who have reached the point where 1,000 HP isn't the goal anymore—it's where they're starting.

1,000+ HP. 35-spline. TIG-welded. Rollerized. Full billet. No compromises. Built to the TDP standard.

Full Manual Valve Body

The Twisted Tea is built around a Full Manual Valve Body (FMVB) configuration, giving the driver direct control over transmission operation and gear changes.

A ratchet shifter and ratchet shifter stand can be added when ordering for customers wanting a complete race-oriented control setup.

FMVB Fitment Note: Unless specifically added to the order, the transmission does not include a ratchet shifter, shifter stand, cable, switches, wiring, linkage, brackets, or other components required to convert a different model year or application. The transmission will be configured for the specific year and application selected when ordering. Custom and cross-year installations may require additional components or fabrication.

Important Fitment & Notes

• Thompson Diesel Performance supplies this transmission with a 2,000 RPM stall speed torque converter by default.
• Converter stall should be matched to the engine, turbocharger, vehicle weight, gearing, tire size, and intended use. Contact TDP before ordering if a different stall is required.
• A $1,500 refundable core charge applies.
• The core charge is refunded once the original transmission is returned and successfully processed.
• The returned core must be complete and rebuildable to qualify for the full core refund.

Transfer Case Fitment Notice

The heavy-duty output configuration used in the Twisted Tea requires attention to transfer-case fitment.

• Trucks equipped with NP271D / NP273D transfer cases require the upgraded transfer-case input used with the heavy-duty output configuration.
• The upgraded transfer-case input is included with the Twisted Tea package where required.
• Trucks being converted from a 68RFE to the Twisted Tea 47RE / 48RE configuration require modification of the existing transfer-case input for proper fitment.
• On applicable 68RFE-conversion trucks, the existing transfer-case input shaft will need to be cut down to the proper length during installation.
• Additional fabrication, wiring, linkage, driveshaft, crossmember, transfer-case, or shifter modifications required for a transmission conversion are not included unless specifically listed on the order.

Because of the different combinations of transmission year, truck year, transfer case, and existing drivetrain components, customers performing a conversion should contact Thompson Diesel Performance before ordering to verify the required configuration.