Manual transmission gasser
Any one remember when the last big cubic inch. Gas engine with a manual trans came out. I bet they are rare if the owners are like me. Lol The new autos just don't seem right for my mountain dri...
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In the GMs you could have a NV4500 behind a 350 or 454 up to 98? When they changed body styles but the 5speeds were rare even back then. Dodges had a 5 speed NV4500 as well I think in 2nd gens behind the 360 gassers as an option not sure about the big cube V10 though.
Ford guessing mid 90s before the switch to the current and aging Superduty chassis for gassers. Still can get 99+ 7.3 diesels with a stick. Again unsure of the V10s.
Good luck finding any of those that are not ratted out by now.
If you're dead set on a manual trans, best bet is a Cummins any year including new. Only pickup still offered with a row your own. Or take a spin in any Allison equipped GM including the 8.1 gassers from the early 2000s or any newer 6 speed auto. I like a manual. I own one but the newer autos starting with the Alli, 68rfe Dodges and whatever Fords 6sp auto is will do everything you want out of a manual with less effort.
Ford guessing mid 90s before the switch to the current and aging Superduty chassis for gassers. Still can get 99+ 7.3 diesels with a stick. Again unsure of the V10s.
Good luck finding any of those that are not ratted out by now.
If you're dead set on a manual trans, best bet is a Cummins any year including new. Only pickup still offered with a row your own. Or take a spin in any Allison equipped GM including the 8.1 gassers from the early 2000s or any newer 6 speed auto. I like a manual. I own one but the newer autos starting with the Alli, 68rfe Dodges and whatever Fords 6sp auto is will do everything you want out of a manual with less effort.
