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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
I thing they just need to drop in a 6 speed auto, that would be nice, as for manual in the V-8 im suprised the didnt do it
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
On gm's website this v8 is coupled with a 6 speed auto tranny on a silverado. Every other model has the lame 4 speed.
They should make a six speed manual with the v8.
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
I wonder why they can't offer that current 5-speed transmission, or if it is not suitable, then modify it to work with V8. Off course I wouldn't mind six speed manual either (never had such one yet, just 4 or 5 speed)
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10-13-2007, 06:53 AM
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
From what I understand, the main reason for the V8 upgrade was to increase the towing capacity, so no surprise they don't offer a manual tranny. As for the 6-speed, is there even room? 
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
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From what I understand, the main reason for the V8 upgrade was to increase the towing capacity, so no surprise they don't offer a manual tranny. As for the 6-speed, is there even room? |
Not certain if you mean above or below deck. However room should be created to accomodate either a 5 speed with a overdrive control somewere or a 6 speed. This will give 2 needed advantages.
-20+ MPG on the high side. 
-Beat gas guzzler taxes being applied in many states.
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On gm's website this v8 is coupled with a 6 speed auto tranny on a silverado. Every other model has the lame 4 speed.
They should make a six speed manual with the v8.
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
Doesn't look too promising then - well, I'm thinking to wait another 12 months or so if the V8+manual will show up, if not, then I'll probably trade-in my base/non-adv 4-speed auto for 3.7L adventure with 5-speed manual. These are consequences when one lets wife actively participate in vehicle purchase decisions...
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Doesn't look too promising then - well, I'm thinking to wait another 12 months or so if the V8+manual will show up, if not, then I'll probably trade-in my base/non-adv 4-speed auto for 3.7L adventure with 5-speed manual. These are consequences when one lets wife actively participate in vehicle purchase decisions...
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10-15-2007, 09:24 AM
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
The AR-5 is almost at the limits of it's capabilitys with the 3.7. I don't think it would hold up to a V8. I'm just happy to have a manual, but it would be nice to have a V8 too.
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Re: V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?
If they made a V8 with a 5-speed manual I'd trade today
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