Manual transmission gasser

[buddyIam]

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 driving. Grades over 7% and many steep hairpin turns.

I would want as new as I could get.

I've got a old one I could throw a bucket of money at and be happy. 😉

[blt2ski]

GM will be to about 2005 or so with a diesel. BB gas may have ended a year or two before that. I found a few 6sp manuals with diesels in 05 when I bought my dually, but went with an allison. Probably the best auto I have driven, and only one I got to last longer than half a clutch. BUT, still not as good in low as a manual in first. The allison is about an effective 5-1, vs a HD manual in the 5.5 or lower range. THe 4 sp autos are as high as 4-1.

Marty

[buddyIam]

Edbehnke,

But will it hold the torque converter locked up.

I will need at least a 3/4 ton truck.

[edbehnke]

with my 2006 chevy I have a manual shift set up where I can go from 1 through 6 ....just like an old manual shifter.

here is an article, the small trucks still have manuals. http://www.trucktrend.com/features/consumer/163_1207_trucks_and_suvs_you_can_still_get_with_a_stick/nissan_to_volkswagen.html