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Cummins12V98
Dec 17, 2021Explorer III
FishOnOne wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"If Dodge gets the new true Allison 9 speed this will be a game changer for them and I think many will jump brands to get it."
I find these types of comments entertaining. The AISIN Medium Duty Transmission offered in the 3500, 4500 and 5500 RAM trucks simply does not break. With the straight six Cummins the 6 speeds works great. I tow much more weight than the vast majority on here at 35k combined West Coast with ZERO need for more gears.
My trans temp runs 165 towing or not and when climbing miles of 6% grades it may get as high as 172. OH and the trans is NOT tied to anything other than it's own cooler.
Cummins12V98 public statement just went into the archives for future reference. :W
As you being the RV,NET RAM expert you know this to be true.
Yes I'm the expert to predict your every move. If your truck doesn't have it and the competition does then it's not needed, but when your truck finally get's it then pulling the combined load gets advertised as great.
My 98 12V and current 01 Sport both have the 4 speed auto. NOT thrilled with either as the 3-4 shift is too far apart. I had DTT rebuild the 98 and it worked well with the increased power. The 01 has better shift pattern but still not a fan of the 3-4 shift. I looked long and hard for a 2500 4X4 CUMMINS Sport LongBed with a 6 speed stick but none were to be had unless they were thrashed.
If you will be honest I am betting you are more than satisfied with your 6 speed auto.
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