Future truck newbie questions
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Future truck newbie questions
I am a newbie to trucks but not my ls1's so I have a few questions. I would like to build a standard cab, manual trans turbo truck as my daily work driver. The first question I have is why is it so hard to find a V-8 manual trans trucks? or should I just give up and get an auto. Has anyone gone from the 5-speed to a 6-speed and how difficult is it and how tough are the rear ends in these trucks
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Originally Posted by Rhino79
If I remember correctly, you can only get the 5-speed in a reg. cab with a 4.8l. I don't really know much about how hard it would be to fit a 6-speed though. Kind of hard to beat a strong auto with a good converter though as far a convenience and consistancy, IMO.
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Originally Posted by Rhino79
Yeah, it's definetly not the strongest, but I just like auto's better. Don't get me wrong, 5-speeds are fun, but in trucks I don't care for them because of their goofy extra long throw shifters.