8 Speed Auto for HD trucks
Apparently, ZF is making an 8 Speed HD trans that can handle 1000 lb-ft. 2020 release date. I see it as the next trans in the Ram 2500 and 3500s. LINK
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valhalla360 wrote:Me Again wrote:
Rebuilding a 47RE cost around 3-4K. Rebuilding a 6 speed 68RFE cost 7-8K. Not sure on Aisin, as I have not heard of a rebuild. Rebuilding a 6R140 or Allsion 1000 6 speed are similar in the 7-8K range.
Image what a 10 speed will cost to rebuild!!!!
99.9% of new truck buyers will never rebuild the transmission. Most of the 0.1% that do will have it covered under warranty.
Manufacturers build vehicles for new car buyers and 2nd & 3rd owners with 200k mile trucks are not a priority.
So you are saying they are now throw away trucks? A Cummins engine can go a million miles. Wonder how many transmissions that will take?
