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BigToe
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Jun 19, 2016

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RoyJ
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Jun 22, 2016
Me Again wrote:
I do not believe that anything but the Allison 1000 has been behind the Duramax, including those in the Kodak and Topkick.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_1000_transmission


Correct.

But then again, there're no real differences between a 1000 and 2000 series, same max input (not counting pickup duty cycle) and same GCW limits. IIRC, the only difference is the 2000 doesn't have a parking crawl, so either air brakes or a parking brake drum on the output shaft / differential pinion input.

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