8 Speed Auto for HD trucks
Apparently, ZF is making an 8 Speed HD trans that can handle 1000 lb-ft. 2020 release date. I see it as the next trans in the Ram 2500 and 3500s. LINK
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wnjj wrote:monkey44 wrote:
HAHAHA == pretty soon we'll be spending all our time in the shifting mode, and no time in the driving mode. Can't wait for the announcement:
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines - we now have a twenty-speed Allison for your shifting pleasure.
With computer controls and plenty of gears, there’s no reason to shift more often. The system just has a lot more gears to pick from depending upon loading and can skip to whichever gear matches the demand.
Our Yukon 6 speed would probably act much like an old 3 speed at towing since the first 2-3 gears get you to highway speeds when turning high RPM. The upper 3 just keep dropping the RPM down. I find “holes” in the gear spacing just driving it empty. It really needs a 1.5 and 2.5 gear or maybe more.
Bring on the 8-10 speeds!
Will towing get easier
