Stick or Auto

[Charlie175]

OK I can shift on acceleration but on decel I can't get that to work, what is the key to that?

 

[wushaw]

OK I can shift on acceleration but on decel I can't get that to work, what is the key to that?

Engine speed and tranny speed have to match before it will go into gear.

Just tap the throttle to increase engine speed then try it.

Many syncroed trannys are not fond of being shifted without the clutch (my Jeep is one of em), it will increase wear on syncros.

 

[Crash101]

OK I can shift on acceleration but on decel I can't get that to work, what is the key to that?

The key is to know the RPM differences between each gear. When down shifting from one gear to another, place the transmission into neutral, rev the engine to that known difference and quickly shift into the lower gear. When the engine and transmission speeds are the same, it will slip right in gear, up or down. Kinda like playing a musical instrument, things begin to sound better with practice.

 

[Rara Avis]

OK I can shift on acceleration but on decel I can't get that to work, what is the key to that?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fF3zpTePQE

 

[Rara Avis]

Automatics save money...
Real Proof - About Fuel Consumption: Allison Transmission

 

[Foothill Rancher]

Maybe I should have bought a Chevy.

 

[rback33]

I am not sure it's possible to float the gears on all standard pickups. I have driven many semis and am very proficient in the move. I had an 87 Dodge D50 that you could float them up and down with no issues. My 94 F350 was a whole different story. It did not matter what I did, I could not float them going up. And I tried LOTS of times. I could float them down with no problems. I could down shift all day, but not up. Go figure....

 

[em14]

I am not sure it's possible to float the gears on all standard pickups. I have driven many semis and am very proficient in the move. I had an 87 Dodge D50 that you could float them up and down with no issues. My 94 F350 was a whole different story. It did not matter what I did, I could not float them going up. And I tried LOTS of times. I could float them down with no problems. I could down shift all day, but not up. Go figure....

I'm curious, why do you even want to shift without using the clutch? Seems to me like the rebuild of the transmission could get very expensive.

 

[rback33]

I'm curious, why do you even want to shift without using the clutch? Seems to me like the rebuild of the transmission could get very expensive.

It does not hurt the tranny when done right and you save the clutch.

 

[em14]

Interesting ... thanks!

 

[Egon]

It just plain feels good to be able to shift without using the clutch.

 

[Todd_C]

Three weeks ago, I had a similar choice to make concerning the auto or manuel. The dealer had a great deal on an 08 Dodge quad cab with the manuel 6spd with the 6.7 CTD. I could have gotten it for $32,300. I loved the 6spd, but I opted for an auto 07 with the 5.9 CTD since it didn't have all othe pollution control. I have been reading about numerous problems the the regen. on the 6.7 CTD, so I made my decision based on the engine, but given the choice, I would have went with the manual.

 

[dieselfuelonly]

I just converted my 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 CTD 2WD over from an automatic to a manual.

YouTube - 1996 Ram 3500 NV4500 5spd Swap COMPLETE

 

[czechsonofagun]

I just converted my 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 CTD 2WD over from an automatic to a manual.

YouTube - 1996 Ram 3500 NV4500 5spd Swap COMPLETE

The legendary NV4500 - it spells EnVy

Would love to have one in my CJ one day.

 

[MacLawn]

I would be more concerned about this:

http://www.dodgeforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121283

than the transmissions for now...

Having said that, I would probably get an automatic, even though I really like shifting. The older I get, (me too, 60!) reliability becomes the most importatn issue...

 

[Corm]

I currently drive a '00 4x4 F250SD v10 with a stick (373 gears). Ordered it new that way. Love it. For me, and the kind of loads I haul and tow, the stick fits well. Just last night I ordered a 4x4 F350SD V10 with a stick (410 gears) to replace it with. The new one will be a 6 speed, so that will be something new for me. My dealer won't stock any manual tranny trucks.

I've had lots of trucks thru the years. Fords and Dodges. Never owned a GM product (nothing against GM) . About half were auto tranny's. I never liked that they always seemed to shift at the wrong time on hills and long pulls. I had to rebuild the auto tranny on one. I've never had to touch any of my manual trannys. Oh, and my wife drives our truck with our 30' 5ver behind it with no problem.

I guess the moral of the story is whatever works for you is right.

Corm

 

[CAT MAN]

I got a 48re in my 06 cummins love it.. the most probs people have with auto's is that they add all the horsepower goods to the motor and dont beaf up the trans.. I got a chip,intake, and exhaust and I bought the truck with a banks conveter shifts great love it so far no complaints and tons of power...