I'm looking at a used 2008 F350 DRW with V10 and manual to add to my fleet.

What's the reduction in horsepower or torque for the V10 with the manual over the torqshift automatic?

Also, does the manual configuration come with standard 6.8L 4.10 rear or is it 3.73? Does it really matter with the manual if its the 3.73?

Finally, I've not operated a Ford SD manual since my 1997 460 (still own it!) how is the new manual transmission?

Any reports on MPG for this combination?

 

I believe that the torque/hp is the same for the v-10 regardless of trans option. I have a 1999 with the 5 speed ZF. Works well.

 

I also have a 1999 F350 DRW with the manual 5-speed. Never had a problem with it or the clutch.

I have 4.30 gearing. Great setup and get around 12 empty on the road.

 

Finally had time to spend late today on this. The HP and TQ are the same for the manual but the tow ratings are less with the manual. 1,000lbs less in both categories.

I'm now down to wanting to know if the performance of the V10 with manual and 4.10 is better or equal to the V10 with 4.30 and automatic. It must not be since the published ratings from Ford are less rated.

Given all of this, why would anyone purchase a row-n-go over the auto except for initial price and repair/maintenance costs?

 

Its also nice to have the ability to choose the gear you want, not have an auto hunt around, or not gear down for engine braking as you descend.

I like sticks in my heavy duty trucks.

 

"Because it makes it FUN to drive"

 

I just hit 182,000 with my 2002 v-10 w/the 6spd. It has been great a great combo so far. I average about 10-11 in town and 13-15 highway, it has the 3.73 and it tows great and has lots of get up on the highway.

 

01 v10 six speed here. 118,500 miles. clutch still feels tight and nice. not a single problem to speak of. for me its the fun factor of the 6 speed. i have never had anything other than a manual. when i get clutchitis finally, i will finally break down and go with one of the slick new automatics. have heard much praise about them. for now, i'll row my own!

 

Haha! Me too!

 

yessir! merry xmas to all, and to all a healthy V10 superduty. matt

 

those stats seem backwards..

arent autobox's usualy rated to tow/haul less ??

i always seem to remember Manuals being more stout thus the higher rating.. but perhaps my befuddled ol brain aint recalling those stats rite anymore..

 

i dont think its so much the manual transmission as it is the clutch. apparently ford doesnt believe too many people still know how to properly drive a stick tranny anymore and are afraid the clutch will burn out towing and backing. cuz the zf tranny is rated to 450hp. thats not the problem.

 

I think its prtly torque converter helps multiple the torque on take off, and that with a manual and a bad driver its easier to shock load the parts.