Having trouble deciding six-speed vs. 48RE. I'll be towing 10k lbs a dozen or so times a year, and the rest of the time, the truck will be my daily driver. The truck will be receiving a few mild mods initially, and eventually twins for a few pulling comps . I've always preferred driving a stick, and like the strength of the 5600, but want to first see how much faster the auto will really be. Thanks!<br>Chris

 

I loose a second or so (E/T) to a slushbox with comparable power (I have a 6-speed) , at launch is where they have the biggest advantage, I loose .6 (give or take) in 60' to them, that is the ONLY thing the autos have on the manual. If you going to tow, and sled-pull, and enjoy shifting for yourself, forget the auto.<br><br>Later, Rob

 

i all was wanted a stick <br>but this guy i know who works for a trans shop told me that <br>for every one auto you go though 3 clutches ???

 

[quote author=BIG&amp;BAD link=board=7;threadid=11153;start=0#106573 date=1045689416]<br>i all was wanted a stick <br>but this guy i know who works for a trans shop told me that <br>for every one auto you go though 3 clutches ???<br>[/quote]<br><br>All depends on who is driving it for the clutch. The auto - - all depends on how much weight and how you take care of it.

 

I have a blast racing with a stick. I'm sure an auto is .7 to 1 sec faster, but it has to get boring ;D

 

I caught myself changing CD's once while racing.

 

That would explain your R/T's ;D ;D ;D<br><br>Glenn

 

If I were choosing between a 5600 (6 speed) and an auto, I would take the auto. The 6 speed is hard to row threw the gears. It is no where near as fast as the nv4500. If I were choosing between a nv4500(5 speed) and an auto, well that IS a hard choice.