Re: OT: Lazy people and tansmissions????

Posted by dds-inc on March 26, 2007 at 14:19:40 from (146.186.82.68):

In Reply to: OT: Lazy people and tansmissions???? posted by casey in ky on March 26, 2007 at 10:59:00:

THE PROBLEM LIES WITHIN the fact that MOST people CANNOT shift a standard transmission correctly. Burning clutches, riding the pedal, grinding gears, shock-shifting, and other factors by the operator disintegrate the transmission. THEREFORE, as a result of operator "failure", auto manufacturers put in automatic transmissions for these people. Auto WILL be standard soon.

I hate automatics in a 3/4 or one ton truck. The allison is supposed to be a good tranny, but like any automatic, fuel economy and longevity sucks compared to a stick.

Now, with a diesel truck, don't get a five speed. Get the six speed because it will be a tougher transmission.

3.73 rear ends are great for highway miles. 4.10 rear ends provide high torque at the wheels for the most trailer weight but sucks a little worse on diesel fuel.

The worst thing you could ever drive is a gas automatic one ton. Constantly downshifting into 2nd and even first gear on the highway with a loaded trailer will reduce longevity by a looong time.

I take no preference in a manufacturer BUT they must be 'american' and have good stick shift transmissions.

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• Re: OT: Lazy people and tansmissions???? buickanddeere 18:29:47 03/27/07 (0)
• Re: OT: Lazy people and tansmissions???? dhermesc 05:55:55 03/27/07 (0)

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