{"product_id":"xdp-ats-billet-channel-plate-valve-body-upgrade-kit-303-007-2272","title":"ATS Billet Channel Plate (Valve Body Upgrade Kit) 303-007-2272","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"cmp-product-section__header cmp-product-section__header-trigger\"\u003e\nDescription\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-section__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-force-font\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ATS Billet Channel Plate (Valve Body Upgrade Kit) 303-007-2272 is an upgraded billet channel plate designed for the 48RE transmission in your Dodge Ram 5.9L diesel truck. The original factory cast-aluminum channel plates in the 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. At ATS, they engineered their 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePremium Made-in-USA ATP5 (5083) Aluminum Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe ATS billet channel plates are fully machined and finished in their machine shop in Arvada, Colorado.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThey construct every plate from ATP5 (5083 Aluminum Alloy), a premium, stress-relieved, cast aluminum alloy engineered for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eExceptional Dimensional Stability: Vertically quenched to eliminate internal stress before machining, preventing warping or distortion under severe service conditions.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePorosity-Free Microstructure: A dense, uniform composition ensures Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) never hides in microscopic pockets or leaks across channels.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUniform Heat Distribution: Built to withstand heavy towing and extreme line pressures without losing its perfectly flat shape.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRedesigned Fluid Routing for Faster, Cleaner Shifts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Result? 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.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBring Your 48RE Back Within Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e42626\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster, Cleaner Shifts: shaves Hundredths Of A Second Off Shift Timing, Keeping Your Truck Firmly Locked In Its Power Band Between Gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Installation Kit: includes Premium Separator Plates, A Specialized Drill Guide, And The Exact Drill Bit Required For A Precise Install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates Cross-leaks: replaces Flexible, Warped Factory Cast-aluminum Channel Plates To Guarantee A Perfectly Flat, Cross-leak-free Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned Fluid Routing: optimized Internal Channels Decrease The Time It Takes Transmission Fluid To Pressurize The Clutch Packs And Bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium ATP5 Aluminum: 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(228, 38, 38);\"\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eATS Billet Channel Plate (CNC-machined from premium ATP5 aluminum alloy)\n\u003cbr\u003eATS Large Separator Plate\n\u003cbr\u003eATS Small Separator Plate\n\u003cbr\u003eDrill Guide\n\u003cbr\u003e.065\" Drill Bit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-force-font\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#e42626\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eManufacturer Warranty*\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 Year \/ 12,000 Mile\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ATS Diesel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822475370519,"sku":"ATS3030072272","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9387\/6759\/files\/303-007-2272_ATS-Diesel_1.jpg?v=1793206974","url":"https:\/\/ce1fdc-a9.myshopify.com\/products\/xdp-ats-billet-channel-plate-valve-body-upgrade-kit-303-007-2272","provider":"Honey Badger Motor Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}