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Nov 25, 2008 | 09:38 AM

jlau6888

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I have a question about the differences between the 2 trannies. A friend of mine bought a new 3500 with the 6spd auto and says that its rated higher than the 6spd manual. Is this true?

Nov 25, 2008 | 11:08 AM

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The engine is derated on trucks with the manual transmission. 325 vs 350 HP.

Why? Speculation is that the MT has a weak clutch.

Nov 25, 2008 | 11:21 AM

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thanks for the info

Nov 25, 2008 | 02:02 PM

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The engine is derated on trucks with the manual transmission. 325 vs 350 HP.

Actually, the HP is the same 350/350...........the torque is de-rated from 650 (auto) to 610 (manual).

Greg

Nov 25, 2008 | 02:46 PM

jlau6888

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but is there a difference in which tranny is rated higher for towing capacity. also, what is the low range ratio in the auto tranny?

Nov 25, 2008 | 03:03 PM

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Just to add to the confusion,I thought the difference in ratings was only on the C&C trucks?

I thought the pickups were rated the same.

Nov 25, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gsbrockman

Actually, the HP is the same 350/350...........the torque is de-rated from 650 (auto) to 610 (manual).

Greg

This is correct for 08 pickups at least.

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