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11-16-2013, 02:56 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #9969
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I think the old saying applies to GM: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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11-16-2013, 04:12 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #13157
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Quote:
quote odge has a Japanese transmission now.
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Yes, that is a option. A 68RFE made by Mopar or a Asian AS68RC which is a transmission that has been used in the 3500/4500/5500 cab and chassis trucks since 2007. It is now a option on the 3500 PU trucks.
So nothing new, just a option change.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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11-16-2013, 10:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
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M.O.C. #4282
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
Heck Ron, I only have 45,000 miles on the 2007 Classic. I can understand DW's position, and actually have to agree with her on the financial side. But, with all that said, there is something about the draw of a new truck from the male side!!
Bingo
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Bingo, Just don't get in one and drive it. It will wreck your marriage!
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11-16-2013, 10:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
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M.O.C. #4282
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mail2us
Any info on why GM is not upping it's 6.6? Probably more aluminum to lighten but not sure why the 2015 remains 6.6?
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Dennis, They are keeping the "6.6" but tuning it. My 2013 has 100 hp and 200 ft lbs more than my 2002 "6.6". So they really are upping it and keeping the displacement the same. As a note: If you open the hood and look at the motor of the 2013, it looks NOTHING like the 2002 6.6 L Duramax...
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12-01-2013, 04:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Baton Rouge
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http://www.dieselhub.com/compare/tor...n-vs-68RE.html
these are pickup truck transmissions
look at the input rating on each
the 68RE has same Chrysler rating of "8" as the 48RE had; this is only 450 lbs/ft (on the 48RE)
Chrysler's ratings are on a scale of 1-10, weakest to strongest. That being said, the newer 68RE is still an 8, but the 1-10 scale is now 'tougher'
It has always been difficult to find Dodge's input rating on these transmissions. The number of transmission shops doing upgrades to the 48RE tells part of the story.
The Allison name being related to over the road trucks does not make the A1000 a transmission out of an 18-wheeler.
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12-01-2013, 12:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
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M.O.C. #2283
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Motor Trend December issue says the 2015 Super Duty will have more power. It gets a larger turbo heavier torque converter new fuel pump, injectors and nicer interior for the King Ranch. More power bring it on. No truck ever had too much power.
Lynwood
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12-01-2013, 01:22 PM
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Montana Master
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My 2013 3500HD was brand new when I bought it the first of Aug this year - 184 miles on it. In 3 months it is now "two years old" with 6,124 miles on it. Don't know if I should feel sad or happy. I love the truck and I can't believe GM did that much more with the power train or the GVW specs of the "2015s".
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12-07-2013, 05:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
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M.O.C. #13025
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I only have 40k on my 2004 Silverado. I can't justify a new vehicle when mine does the job. Sure is pretty though. 
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2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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12-08-2013, 02:36 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #13157
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quote:Originally posted by dsprik
My 2013 3500HD was brand new when I bought it the first of Aug this year - 184 miles on it. In 3 months it is now "two years old" with 6,124 miles on it. Don't know if I should feel sad or happy. I love the truck and I can't believe GM did that much more with the power train or the GVW specs of the "2015s".
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Know how you feel. I needed a truck this spring. Bought a '12 Ram in April. Now getting ready for the second oil change @ 9,000 miles and it is going to be 3 years old.
The HP race is in full swing. Wait till the '17's are out. 600hp and 1000 ft lbs?????
Remember when 9900GVWR was a 3500 SRW. Some states consider anything over that a commercial vehicle. I found out in 2000 that AARP/Hartford would not insure my F350 DRW cause the GVWR was over 10K
A 2001 PSD F350 had 250hp and 505tq with a 4 sp auto. Times change.
Jim
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12-08-2013, 06:40 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Kettle Falls
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M.O.C. #10354
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My new 2013 Ram 3500 has 385hp and 850 tq with the AS69 Aisin trans. I don't think it can get any better than this!
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12-08-2013, 07:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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M.O.C. #7500
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The 2015 GM's will have 957HP and 1,525Ft Lbs of torque.
(Is it April 1st yet?)
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12-08-2013, 08:24 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #13157
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Got a link to that article.......
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12-08-2013, 11:11 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Kernersville
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M.O.C. #13857
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The big three won't stop. Since Dodge raised the bar, I don't think 1000lbs/ft torque is that far off. The thing that concerns me is that Dodge currently says their truck will tow 30,000 lbs., so how much further can they go before all states start requiring a CDL? And if politicians get started, they may decide to move the requirement down even further. Last thing we need is to get government regulation involved. Right now, I have a 2013 GMC 3500DRW with 765 lbs./ft torque. It will tow anything I need to tow. If I needed more, Freightliner and International already make a chassis MUCH heavier than a 3500 platform, and that's what I would buy. 350/3500 series trucks can only handle so much weight, they are not over the road tractors and I think bumping up horsepower and torque can have its limits.....
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12-08-2013, 11:16 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #4282
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12-08-2013, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by farmall130
The big three won't stop. Since Dodge raised the bar, I don't think 1000lbs/ft torque is that far off. The thing that concerns me is that Dodge currently says their truck will tow 30,000 lbs., so how much further can they go before all states start requiring a CDL? And if politicians get started, they may decide to move the requirement down even further. Last thing we need is to get government regulation involved. Right now, I have a 2013 GMC 3500DRW with 765 lbs./ft torque. It will tow anything I need to tow. If I needed more, Freightliner and International already make a chassis MUCH heavier than a 3500 platform, and that's what I would buy. 350/3500 series trucks can only handle so much weight, they are not over the road tractors and I think bumping up horsepower and torque can have its limits.....
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Well said.
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12-09-2013, 02:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
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M.O.C. #12339
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Is GM and Chysler still making trucks? Sorry .... I will behave.
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12-10-2013, 07:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Artemus Gordon
Is GM and Chysler still making trucks? Sorry .... I will behave.
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Yup, they started when Ford quit.
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12-10-2013, 12:58 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #12339
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12-10-2013, 02:06 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #2625
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[quote]quote: Originally posted by Tom S.
Quote:
Originally posted by Artemus Gordon
Is GM and Chysler still making trucks? Sorry .... I will behave.
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Yup, they started when Ford didn't take the bailout. 
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