Calling all Newell owners!
We have been looking at building a new coach. I have read just about everything there is and checked many websites, etc. (reading since June). The Prevost conversions are beautiful coaches. The t...
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zmotorsports wrote:
Unfortunately with a 12-speed OTR vs. a six speed in a coach, not even close to comparing apples to apples. Now if Mark decides to opt for the ZF transmission, that may be a little closer comparison as it has 9-speeds.
Mike.
Actually it kinda is. Yeah the 12 speed isn't the same but when your talking that kind of torque unless your up in the 80k+ range this weight area isn't much of a problem. I've also ridden in a tri axle dump truck loaded heavy with a 6sp allison. Do not know the power rating but it launched off the line far faster than my truck and running down the highway there was no problem with power. Actually I felt as if it was a bit "spunkier". I'll have to find the videos comparing the allison to the automated manuals. They are quite impressive. The efficiency of the autos has come a longs ways.
