I went by the local dealer today and noticed they had a 2005 dually with the new 6 speed. I am discussed with my Ford and I'm am kicking around taking it for a test drive. My question to you guys it a while back I saw a lot of complaining about this new tranny and you got me worried. What are the problems they are having, if any, with this tranny?

 

It's not the tranny, its the dual mass flywheel (like whats in your Ford if its a manual, GM too).

Great for NVH characteristics, but not quite as durable as the single mass.

 

So what will happen to this flywheel? Oh, by the way, I have a 2005 F350 with automatic.

 

Just alot more expensive to replace when the time comes.

 

SBC is already working on a single replacment with a performance clutch... they were looking for guinea pigs to install one just a little while ago

 

How's the shift quality of this new 6sp? If it's improved over the NV4500, I'd be a lot more likely to get one... poor shift quality is the #1 reason I got rid of my 01 6sp.

Rob

 

I drove the new 6 speed tonight and it shifts a lot better than the NV5600.

 

I pull a 35' gooseneck ( I am in the hotshot business ) with my 05 6 speed and have not had any trouble with the trans. ( 66000 miles )

 

If you have or are getting a NV5600, just put Redline MTL in it. Shifts like butter.

 

AMEN

 

kauaitransport, how does that tranny do towing? how much does the take off assist help?

 

Glad to hear the Redline helps got all Redline oil for fluid change front to rear whenever I get time to do it !!

 

I don't have any trouble with it other than a few missed downshifts. Ok now I must show my ignorant side What is the take off assist ?

 

Take off assist= 2nd gear

rob

 

I don't get it???