Looking for opinions on automatic vs stick
I'm looking at fords - F350 v10 dually between 1999 and 2005 and am wanting to know which performs better and holds up better, automatic transmissions or 5 speed manual transmissions. I'd appreciate y...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
I drive diesels only. Fact is that to be fair, F450 had 7.3l with humongous low-end torque. Empty flatbed was 10,000lb and before getting better feel of the stick, I was starting it on 3rd gear just fine. Or 4th out of 6.
6l I had coupled to automatics has more HP, but sucks at low end.
I am shopping around for new DRW, RWD truck and hope the 6.7l is up to a task with automatic and 3.73 differential for my camper use.
I think that if you want auto transmission for heavy hauling, better get 4WD what will give you low gears when you need them.
Not that you have choice of manual anymore ;)
Whether your looking at a Cummins or Scorpion, both have 850 lbs and 900 lbs of tq...compared to the 7.3 and 6.0 you owned...almost double the tq you won't have ANY issue with power.
You still get a manual with the Ram....
I came from a tuned 7.3....and the power difference is not even comparable.
