01-29-2019, 08:37 AM | #31 |
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truck transmissions are a whole different ball game than SUV transmissions.
Fitment, more room for real transmissions in pickups, than SUV's
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01-29-2019, 11:22 AM | #32 |
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The big issue with towing with a manual vehicle is the lack of torque converter torque multiplication.
Whereas a torque converter can happily slip as needed (ever drive an E53 X5 3.0?), you're using up the clutch whenever you do that. So you tend to have a lot more available power off the line in an auto.
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01-31-2019, 01:49 AM | #33 | |
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Fast forward a number of years, and now I have 1/2-ton Silverado with an automatic. When it comes to towing my boat, especially around steep boat ramps, it's hassle-free. IMHO, manual transmissions belong to cars that are fun to drive.
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01-31-2019, 11:15 AM | #34 |
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