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