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et_cetera
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May 31, 2013

Big block with manual transmission recommendations

I am in the late 90's to the year 2000 budget-wise. I am looking for a big block with a manual transmission. I don't particularly trust overdrive automatics such as 4L80E. Suggestions? Either 3/4 ...
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Engineer9860
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May 31, 2013
I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with an 8.1L big block with a 6 speed manual. I had to special order it. They are really pretty rare.

Any Chevy/GMC pickup that came with an 8.1L will have the Allison if it doesn't have a manual. We have three other HD Chevy trucks, and they all have the 4L80E. Buy with confidence, if you can't find a GM truck with a manual either the Allison, or the 4L80E is a solid, reliable transmission.

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