who makes the trans in the dodge chassis cab?
so i am sitting here looking through a sterling bullett brochure and have noticed the obvious similarities to the chassis cab by dodge. but in the bullett book it says the 6 speed is made by Mercedes Benz. Who makes it for Dodge? i know that both auto trans are made by Aisin. thanks in advance for clearing this up
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I maybe wrong, but they should both have the G56, which is built by Mercedes. I know that is what is in the Dodge.
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There is absolutely no difference in the drivetrain between the sterling and the dodge. Same truck. Different incentives. Manual trans is a g56 Benz in both trucks.
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Dodge transmission 45/5500
So far everyone has talked about the manual, the auto in these trucks is made by Aisin the same as for the 3500's CC's to my knowlege.
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If it is the marcedes it is a big unit ! no toy
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auto is made bi Aisin and the manuel is a g56 made by benz
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I think where we get confused is gtrag and g 56
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I am to understand the manual is a getrag. I read an artical today where they said it was a benz but in fact it's a getrag. If ya need the link I'll find it.
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Yes post it please... as I would have a hard time believing they would ever bother with a GTRAG
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Ok let me see if I can find it. I think the way it went was the interviewer mentioned about the benz trans and the rep stated yes but really it's a getrag. I'll try to find it. Remember just because its in print don't make it so.[coffee]
http://www.allpar.com/trucks/chassis-cab.html Scroll down to the powertrain under the pict of the engine. As I read it now it say "by an outsider". This is important to me also. I am looking to buy a 4500 but would really have second thoughts about another getrag. Honestly this one has served me very well. I tow heavy with it and she went 170k before she let go. I am runnin it now rebuilt but I am askin way more of this truck than it was designed to do. That being said I hope the manual is a benz. Let me know what you find out. |
OK read it, thanks !
IT IS a BIG mistake as they are not one and the same at all GTRAG and G56 I own a G56, I also know they are two different of transmissions from different vendors. Hope some one else steps in to help this..........sure is misleading !! |
Its a G56 made by Mercedes-Benz. .
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Some how they goofed on their tech sheet as they have not used a GTRAG for ...awhile
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Not to be honest here they did say a bystander. I don't know if it was the guy selling hotdogs or someone that knew anything at all. Like I said this is a big thing to me. I am considering a 4500 and am thinkin if I can get a good 6 speed manual I may avoid another computer and searching for gears under load. Again I know not of what I speak but if the trans they are using now is a strong one it is a consideration.
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What you see on the web is not always what they sell..
I actually caught an error on the Dodge up fitters guide as well (it went unnoticed for over a year), when I called Dodge they fixed it and said thanks we'll put you in the drawing for a new truck.. [laugh][laugh] I was always a stick-man myself but the Bullet has to spot trailers by some really expensive equipment so I decided on the auto.. I like it it, it sure beats slipping the clutch on an engine that idles at 700 RPM. |
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