Does anyone know what the new six speed is?

Dealer says the NV5600 is history on a new order but doesn't know what will replace it.

I read a thread a couple of months ago saying the new choice may be Getrag with an even lower first gear.

Thanks.

 

A G56 and I thought it was a M.B.trans.Not a Getrag.All alum.one piece bell housing,lower first and reverse.

 

My dealers parts guy looked it up on his computor and said that it is a Mercedes transmission.

 

What Hounddog said I know, just ordered one.

 

Anyone have anything good or bad to say about this new transmission.

Thanks.

 

What's wrong with the current 6 speed? DC needs to get their autos under control first!

 

I think the shift quality and the weight.Its kinda natural to see M.B.parts migrate into the Vhrysler line of auto's/trucks.Probably cheaper on them also.Have rad that a 58re/68re is already in test mules.

 

Weren't many people here saying it also has a lower 6th gear? I sure hope it doesn't because there may be another 6 speed in the family some day.

 

I can't speak for everyone but my 6 speed works great. Shifts smooth and accurate. As far as quality,this 6 speed is the single best working part on our trucks, aside from the Cummins. I have yet to hear of a problem with them due to quality.

If they are going to provide a new tranny, it should be 7 speed.

 

Assuming it's the same G56 as in the PowerWagon (late availability). 6th gear is .79 as opposed to the current NV5600 which is .73

 

From http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/brandpa.../131_0411_pow/

Model: G56
Gear Ratios:

First 6.29:1
Second 3.48:1
Third 2.10:1
Fourth 1.38:1
Fifth 1.00:1
Sixth 0.79:1

Reverse 5.74:1

Compared to NV5600:

RANGE RATIO
1ST GEAR 5.63
2ND GEAR 3.38
3RD GEAR 2.04
4TH GEAR 1.39
5TH GEAR 1.00
6TH GEAR 0.73
REVERSE 5.63

 

i don't even use 1st now with my 5600. maybe towing, but that is it. i cannot imagine needing a lower first.

 

Yeah, the higher gear on the Powerwagon makes sense but not on everyone's truck.

 

mestdagh:

What does your tach read at say 60 mph. or 70 mph.

Thanks for the info.

 

mestdagh:

I guess I should have asked you first what six speed you have.

Thanks again.