6 speed vs Auto
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6 speed vs Auto
What is the cost difference between the 6 speed and the auto, and with an identical truck how much is the mileage difference. Let's say the truck is an 05 or 06, if that matters.
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So if someone is trying to save money it sounds like the 6 speed is the way to go with the difference in initial costs and the slight improvement in mileage, plus the fun factor.
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Mustangbru8, One more comment. The torqueshift automatic really does a great job of masking the infamous turbo lag that the 6.0L has. The manual is sluggish until the turbo gets spooled up. Once that happens hang on and enjoy. I found it quite easy to modify my driving style to deal with this sluggishness. Hope this helps. Jim
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Originally Posted by dbw70
Go for the 6 SPD. Chicks dig it!
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I don't understand the "fun factor" with the stick either. Guess I'm too old or something. I love my auto........get 18-22 on the highway depending on my driving style and don't have to worry about all that shifting inbetween. Turbo lag doesn't seem to be a problem for me...guess I'm fortunate I have a great tuner. I can understand the mileage being up with a manual because I'm sure there's a little more parasitic loss with the auto, but I don't know if it's enough to make a huge difference.
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You'd understand it after you had to shell out several thousand dollars a pop to replace broken autos. I've been there/done that (more than once). As someone that uses his truck primarily to tow a heavy TT with, there is no way I'd go back to an automatic.
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I've only blown one auto trans, but that was because I was running the German autobahn at 90 mph with our Chevy Venture minivan for 3 years. I guess it wasn't designed for that type of driving 
Cost me $4,300 after the VAT tax and Euro conversion rate.
Cost me $4,300 after the VAT tax and Euro conversion rate.
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Amen!!
Originally Posted by npccpartsman
I don't understand the "fun factor" with the stick either. Guess I'm too old or something. I love my auto........get 18-22 on the highway depending on my driving style and don't have to worry about all that shifting inbetween. Turbo lag doesn't seem to be a problem for me...guess I'm fortunate I have a great tuner. I can understand the mileage being up with a manual because I'm sure there's a little more parasitic loss with the auto, but I don't know if it's enough to make a huge difference.
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I've never had a 350 in an auto tranny but I couldn't imagine towing anything without my 6-speed. I'm sure those with it like it but I bet that it would take some getting used to if I went to an auto tranny. Long live the 6-speed!
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I've used both auto and manual to tow my horse trailer. I go manual all the way. The control of the vehicle is night and day. With the manual the horses have a smoother ride which is a big safety factor for me. But that's just me and I'm one of those old school guys in a young body that grew up driving a manual.