(quoted from post at 19:12:38 02/08/14) Think you nailed it here about the inline six, look at all the semis and tractors you don't ever see a v8 in them nowadays, everything's is inline 6 and cummins makes a fine motor. V8s are for gas not diesel, although we have a 903 cummins in a old 4wd Massey which sounds good, has good power up top but doesn't have it down low like a inline 6
(quoted from post at 10:14:41 02/10/14) It is a shame that Chevy doesnt offer their trucks with the ZF-6 manual anymore as that is absolutely the best 6 speed in a pickup. Ford's ZF-6 is different than Chevy's was but overall the same.
For many reasons I choose a manual over an automatic for towing.
I would take a ZF-6 truck ANYDAY over an Allison 1000 equipped truck. The ZF-6 is way more robust and if Dodge managed to get the contract for that transmission the other two would've been out of business.
Allison 1000's have a good record of reliability but its still an automatic.
(quoted from post at 10:03:17 02/08/14) The Allison 1000 is the best factory transmission you can get and alot better than any manual. ..............
(quoted from post at 08:59:19 02/17/14) I believe dieselhub has a writeup that talks about it. In short, the Ford and Chevy ZF-6 has minor differences that make most parts non-interchangable.
I dont hear of any real problems with either one. I wish there was a manual transmission that could handle 800ft-lbs. My NV4500 does the job just fine though. Much better than the upgraded 47RE that was there but I will not crank more than 600ft-lbs through the NV4500.
(quoted from post at 22:28:32 02/17/14)(quoted from post at 08:59:19 02/17/14) I believe dieselhub has a writeup that talks about it. In short, the Ford and Chevy ZF-6 has minor differences that make most parts non-interchangable.
I dont hear of any real problems with either one. I wish there was a manual transmission that could handle 800ft-lbs. My NV4500 does the job just fine though. Much better than the upgraded 47RE that was there but I will not crank more than 600ft-lbs through the NV4500.
Seems to me there are lots of fully synchronized manual trans available (i.e. med duty) that could work if the OEM's wanted to do it, but transfer case mounting may be an issue....and the average pick up buyer has long since stopped buying manual trans, GM buyers being the first in the category.
I passed on a Duramax 6-speed 2500 a few years back. Didn't want a 2wd with an injector eater.
(quoted from post at 03:01:44 02/18/14) . I don"t like the front suspension as well as the Dodge (4wd only) but the reliability of the drivetrain makes up for it.
I agree. There wasnt enough money made on manual trans trucks.
I myself perfer a 2wd manual trans truck as a tow rig.
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