Manual vs Automatic transmission in TV
Would it be beneficial to have a manual transmission in the TV to help with getting the trailer up steep mountains?
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So the question is why the "de-rating" of light trucks when equipped with a manual tranny as an option? I know one of the "weak links" is the clutch assembly in a light truck manual transmissions. That could be easily overcome in the mfg process. Personally, I would prefer a manual tranny when it comes to towing. You just don't have it as a viable option in today's light trucks.
Ram offers a manual transmission. However, the G56 is rated for 660 foot pounds, the Aisin automatic behind the Cummins is rated for at least 865, quite a penalty just to own a manual transmission. Unless you just love the stick shaker it doesn't make much sense losing about one quarter of the engine's potential power.
