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Me Again wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

blofgren wrote:


Definitely a matter of personal preference; I like the manual transmission and the increased reliability it gives over the auto. I also don't think that the difference in HP/torque at the rear wheels is nearly as much as the advertised numbers due to losses in the auto slushbox. But that's a whole different topic ;)

What "increased reliability"(?), does the G56 offer over the Aisin automatic transmission:h....Is that just your opinion or a fact? The Aisin is a medium duty transmission that has been very reliable in slowing a 16,400# 5er on some very steep, mountainous curvy roads with no manual down shifting...It's in tow/haul and does a great job with little to no human intervention . Don't know if one can state, with facts that the manual offers "increased reliability " over the automatic:R

Actually the G56 and its aluminum case are noted for several issues. Over heating if pulling hard in upper gears being one of them. The dual mass flywheel that goes with it has issues also. All in all the Aisin would be consider much more reliable. The NV5600 is/was considered a much better manual tranny.

Chris

Agreed. And while my G56 trans is still working fine at only 130kmi, I'm on my 2nd replacement clutch. DMF clutch lasted about 40kmi. (Tuned truck, but wife driven, so mostly easy miles). South bend OFE lasted about 80kmi and wore out. Prolly too much town and city driving?
Got a prototype? Southbend ceramic single disk now that SB said I "couldn't" wear out! Lol. I like that, but it's super stiff and LOUD. 3 finger roller pressure plate rattles like an old 24V!

Pretty sure for my use, either the 68 or the Aisin would still be working just fine with only normal fluid changes.
Next truck will be an auto!