2008 Superduty

[Goatman]

I always get a kick out of the Allison talk, that was the best bit of marketing that GM has come up with in a long time. Both Ford and GM came out with new trannies, the Ford is called a TorqueShift and the GM is called an Allison. GM owns Allison, so they can call the new tranny anything they want. The smallest Allison trans before it came out in light duty GM pickups was a 2000 series. The new GM trans is an Allison 1000 series and is only used in GM pickup trucks.......basically a new GM trans.

As for the power of the Duramax, all three brands of trucks.....Cummins, Powerstroke, and Duramax......run like a bat out of hell. The current crop of diesel pickups are very powerful, run fast and tow big loads like crazy. You just buy the one that you like. Personally, if I could own a Cummins, International or Isuzu, I wouldn't pick the Isuzu.

 

[Clint]

I have 4.10's and a 4 spd with 35's. 2,500 RPM at 65 MPH.

The peak HP on a 6.9 is right at 3,100, don't be afraid to rev it.

You won't set any land speed records, but you'll get there. These rigs were rated to tow 12,000 pounds with 4.10/4 spd. Do yourself a favor and get a Hypermax turbo set up. They are cheap, and really make a huge difference. My rig has had one on for 125,000 miles with no issues. It gives you about 75 HP and 100 ft lbs.

We've got the ATS setup, but it was installed around 93... Do you run any intake mods? I'm sure you have 3-3.5 inch exhaust all the way back? I want to run 65mph min and would like 70 out of it but it might be tough without overdrive.

 

[CRASH]

We've got the ATS setup, but it was installed around 93... Do you run any intake mods? I'm sure you have 3-3.5 inch exhaust all the way back? I want to run 65mph min and would like 70 out of it but it might be tough without overdrive.

I run a straight 3.5" exhaust and a K/N in the stock intake. I have my max fuel screw turned all the way up. In the summer, I run up against egt just as I'm really starting to pull hard. I'm going to add a surplus PowerStroke intercooler to get me a little more room on EGT's.

I make 12 PSI max, but I have fuel delivery for a little more.

 

[Jes]

New CTD owner checking in. Really happy with my '06, I have just put 2000 miles on it and am averaging about 20 MPG. So far so good.
The LSD rear diff in the 11.5" rear end worked well today as I passed some guy in a Honda(with a wing) that didn't want to let me merge into his lane.

 

[Rev Den]

I have no issues with the Cummings motor....all they need to do is put it in a good platform, like a Ford.

Rev

 

[BlueCuda]

lol dodge has sold allloootttttt of trucks because of that motor. But that bieng said I don't really like the fords. Although the built in brake controller in the 05 super duties is the cats meow . Super smooth operation and easy easy easy to set.

 

[POSJ]

i guess it is cool if you want to pull a house...

 

[SCW]

i guess it is cool if you want to pull a house...

lol, outside of Alaska we leave our houses where they were built-

(exceptions made for Arkansas )

 

[CRASH]

Cummings motor.

It's Cummins.

 

[FarmerMatt]

I'm running an 06 cheby with the newer "360hp" 6.6 motor. I just turned 40K on the ticker. I'm very pleased with the motor / tranny combo. The only thing I've got to compare it to is my wife's 02 Excursion with the older 7.3. We bombed it with exhaust, intake, & banks 6 gun. The newer Cheby makes the Ex look like it's standing still even with the go fast stuff & the Cheby is stock. The Cheby tows like a deam as well. Fully loaded with the CAT in my toyhauler I'm pushing 25K & I rarely drop below 65 towing. My only dislikes are styling. I much prefer the Furd body & interior.

You can say what you want about the tranny Goat, but the 6 speed is the tits & the manual push button shifting is awesome...

Matt

 

[Rev Den]

It's Cummins.

So noted. :lecture:

Rev

 

[OT]

So noted. :lecture:

Rev

We won't fault you for your short-Cummings.

 

[Atl XJ]

Holy ugly headlamps Batman!

Yeah, those are awful.

 

[Atl XJ]

I always get a kick out of the Allison talk, that was the best bit of marketing that GM has come up with in a long time. Both Ford and GM came out with new trannies, the Ford is called a TorqueShift and the GM is called an Allison. GM owns Allison, so they can call the new tranny anything they want. The smallest Allison trans before it came out in light duty GM pickups was a 2000 series. The new GM trans is an Allison 1000 series and is only used in GM pickup trucks.......basically a new GM trans.

Why is that so funny to you? Its a damn good transmission and its built by Allison and plenty HD for its application. Allison is a great company, their transmissions hold up great in HD and MD trucks. The marketing that makes me LMAO is Dodge and their "Hemis". What a joke. Its good marketing though, I'll give them that.

I still don't even hear anything accurately negative about the Duramax, other than a few initial issues. The only negatives I hear about it is that people don't like it because its an Isuzu. They make damn good diesels, I don't see that as a negative.

 

[Atl XJ]

Btw, thank gawd Ford is dropping the 6.0l.

 

[Matt S.]

Btw, thank gawd Ford is dropping the 6.0l.

x2

 

[Goatman]

Why is that so funny to you? Its a damn good transmission and its built by Allison and plenty HD for its application. Allison is a great company, their transmissions hold up great in HD and MD trucks. The marketing that makes me LMAO is Dodge and their "Hemis". What a joke. Its good marketing though, I'll give them that.

I still don't even hear anything accurately negative about the Duramax, other than a few initial issues. The only negatives I hear about it is that people don't like it because its an Isuzu. They make damn good diesels, I don't see that as a negative.

I guess I'll have to confess...........I'm a sales manager at a Ford dealership.

I didn't say that the GM/Allison trans wasn't a good trans, just that I get a kick out of all the Allison talk. It's similar to the Dodge Hemi....more marketing than reality, though both are a good product. The Ford Torqueshift trans has been as durable and feature filled as the Allison, both are very good products.

 

[SCW]

I guess I'll have to confess...........I'm a sales manager at a Ford dealership.

I didn't say that the GM/Allison trans wasn't a good trans, just that I get a kick out of all the Allison talk. It's similar to the Dodge Hemi....more marketing than reality, though both are a good product. The Ford Torqueshift trans has been as durable and feature filled as the Allison, both are very good products.

Spoken like a Ford sales manager. That Ford tranny is a terd that just won't polish. Ford makes the best body/frame combo, but the drivetrain sucks rocks. Imo, of course



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[ccsp]

I think it needs a bigger plastic grille.

 

[misterjeeper]

OKAY...New guy in the thread here...Just wanted to put in my .02$ here...I love my '92 XJ.