46RE Direct Clutch Clearance?? Tight or loose?

[HAHNAGON]

I'm rebuilding a 46re for my hemi swap and I'm ready to put the direct clutch back in but I'm a little stuck on what the clearance should be. The mopar virtual classroom training module says the direct clutch clearance should be between .095"-.165". A little loose but it is important, especially if you have a shift kit or increased line pressure. It claims that anything tighter than .095 will cause shift bind up. I did do a trans go shift kit. I have tried 2 different sets of frictions and steels. Both sets give me around .060"-.070" clearance. I read somewhere else that .060 is good? I have worked on the 904 and 727 but this is my first 46RE. Does anyone with experience have an opinion on this? Any other recommendations or modifications to make while I still have this thing mostly apart are welcome as well. Thank you.

 

[HAHNAGON]

Crap. Apparently I'm closer to .035 at the moment. Taking out one friction and one steel is too much, and seems crazy because I'm left with just 2 clutches then. It looks like I could use these smooth frictions, instead of the waffle style?? Smooth are .064" or 1.62mm thick and waffles are .084" or 2.14mm thick. Are smooth frictions an option or bad idea? When are smooth frictions used over waffle? If anyone knows an expert on this, please forward them this post. I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[493 Mike]

I'm rebuilding a 46re for my hemi swap and I'm ready to put the direct clutch back in but I'm a little stuck on what the clearance should be. The mopar virtual classroom training module says the direct clutch clearance should be between .095"-.165". A little loose but it is important, especially if you have a shift kit or increased line pressure. It claims that anything tighter than .095 will cause shift bind up. I did do a trans go shift kit. I have tried 2 different sets of frictions and steels. Both sets give me around .060"-.070" clearance. I read somewhere else that .060 is good? I have worked on the 904 and 727 but this is my first 46RE. Does anyone with experience have an opinion on this? Any other recommendations or modifications to make while I still have this thing mostly apart are welcome as well. Thank you.

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Mike