Wondering how to gear a new truck with an auto trans to get the same performance as the manual
Engine is Cummins ISL 370 hp 1250 torque
manual config..which i have been happy with is
3.90 rear
510 rev michelin xda5+
.74 overdrive on eaton 10 speed
this puts my rpm at 75mph at around 1840
dealer proposed with auto
4.33 rear
510 rev michelin's
.65 overdrive in allison auto 3000rds
that puts my rpm at 75mph at 1794
options for rear end include a 4.63, 4.88, 5.29
In another truck i have same setup with a 4.88 , auto. 75 @2022rpm and it has been fine, but a smaller engine 325hp , 750 torque
Spec'ing auto vs manual.
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by fredrd, Oct 5, 2016.
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What kind of work do u do?
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Refrigerated fright
10 wheeler
Mostly highway maxed out and lot of steep grades when off highway -
I'll be the 1st to admit that I'm clueless about a straight truck set up, but I would assume fuel economy would be a priority vs speed in the hills.
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It is to a certain point.. in the auto truck with a 4.89 I get 8 mpg, in the manual with a 3.90 I get 6mpg
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In a straight struck? I get almost 9 in my 17 wheel combo. I would assume a straight truck should get double digits in MPG
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Not at 75mph you won't
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Even my F550 I drive at work ('14 w/6.7 Powerstroke) is lucky to average better than 9 mpg when loaded up to 19k lbs. Usually its around 8 lol.
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