Just curious, when you reflashed the computer did it change the horsepower and torque values. The newer Cummins with the manual are rated lower than the automatics. In fact I think it is around 660 torque for the manual and 850+ for the Aisin in the new ones. I wonder if that difference is all software and if it affected your '05 from 610 torque stock to a lesser value when you did the reflash to a manual box.
I also like manuals espeially for towing in the mountains, just not sure they are worth 200+/- foot pounds torque difference in the new trucks. I can't remember if the '05's had any stock torque/hp difference between the auto and the manual.
