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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Tried to order my 1996 Suburban with a manual, but found that GM no
longer offers it...the fashion statement crowd (AKA Herd) does NOT
order manuals...many do NOT even know HOW2 operate a manual
Never been one to follow the herd...nor wish to part of it...but am
now because manuals for pickups/SUVs are almost unheard of these days
Even though there are many, many, many thread asking HOW2 manage an
automatic...the T/H button...etc
Not enough ordering/asking for/etc manuals (I think the folks back at
the HQ marketing/design teams also no longer know HOW2 operate manuals...
So the funding 'need' for development of higher torque manuals is just
not there. Double/triple clutch manuals are in some high end exotics
Hear/read on many forums where someone burned up their automatics
maneuvering in camp grounds, etc going slow. Not enough air flow to
cool the ATF while unlocked in high stall
Thank goodness my Sub is a full 4x4 (compound low) to help avoid cooking
the ATF. Even then, have to watch it, as the ATF does get hot and
have to stop a bit to rev it in N to cool it down.
My FJ40 could be left in 1st, compound low, with it's bumper against
a brick wall at idle. The tires would just SLOWLY grind against the
pavement. At the same brick wall (checking the out), my K5 Blazer and
it's full time automatic in 1st gear, compound low, would NOT grind
the tires and just heat up the ATF at idle.
The only place I want an automatic is on a city vehicle like my mini van
Bottom line is that the herd has the OEMs ear ($$$$'s) and manuals
are going away. Even in sports cars...
longer offers it...the fashion statement crowd (AKA Herd) does NOT
order manuals...many do NOT even know HOW2 operate a manual
Never been one to follow the herd...nor wish to part of it...but am
now because manuals for pickups/SUVs are almost unheard of these days
Even though there are many, many, many thread asking HOW2 manage an
automatic...the T/H button...etc
Not enough ordering/asking for/etc manuals (I think the folks back at
the HQ marketing/design teams also no longer know HOW2 operate manuals...
So the funding 'need' for development of higher torque manuals is just
not there. Double/triple clutch manuals are in some high end exotics
Hear/read on many forums where someone burned up their automatics
maneuvering in camp grounds, etc going slow. Not enough air flow to
cool the ATF while unlocked in high stall
Thank goodness my Sub is a full 4x4 (compound low) to help avoid cooking
the ATF. Even then, have to watch it, as the ATF does get hot and
have to stop a bit to rev it in N to cool it down.
My FJ40 could be left in 1st, compound low, with it's bumper against
a brick wall at idle. The tires would just SLOWLY grind against the
pavement. At the same brick wall (checking the out), my K5 Blazer and
it's full time automatic in 1st gear, compound low, would NOT grind
the tires and just heat up the ATF at idle.
The only place I want an automatic is on a city vehicle like my mini van
Bottom line is that the herd has the OEMs ear ($$$$'s) and manuals
are going away. Even in sports cars...
