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Old 12-16-2007, 05:45 PM
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Looking at 5spd! need help.

I have been looking on autotrader to find some good deals. There seems to be more auto's that manuals. But i have found a good 5spd and it is the right price. My ex. diesel had the 6spd and i loved it. Now i dont pull trailers or anything like that i just want one for pleasure. Is there any difference or anything that i should worry about when i start moding? I want to get a manual because when i need a clutch i wont be able to afford all the stuff for the auto's. Even tho they are sweet to drive all fixed up.
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Not much difference to speak of in a 24v. The 5spd should have the SOvp44 if you are looking at a 98.5 - 02 truck
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Ya that is the only difference that i can remember. oh sorry, yes it is a 2001 reg.cab 3/4 ton. 5spd. 4x2. I was just wondering of performace wise. If i need to look out for different things. I heard the the TST was ok on the SO pumps. And was no good on the HO's.? is this true?
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Fueling boxes make more power on a SO pump.
Old 12-16-2007, 06:56 PM
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Wow! Reg cab 4x2 with a 5-speed! That's is a RARE find! That will be a fantastic truck, and should give you 24mpg or so on the hwy-- you'll want to keep that one

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Originally Posted by HOHN
and should give you 24mpg or so on the hwy-- you'll want to keep that one

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Ya my buddy has the same truck that i listed and he is getting around 20 mpg. Im not sure what i was asking on this tread, i just was wondering if the 5spd trans i guess performs as good as the 6spd. I really loved how hard the 6 pulled (as far as gassing on it), when i floored it! I want to add maybe injectors, gauges, smarty, afe, edge comp "hot", and thats about it. I wanted to get a standard because i wont be able to put in a tc when it comes time. Are the auto's really that awesome when it is all fixed up?
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If you have any desire for a truck that will run less than 15 sec in a 1/4 mile, get an auto. I wish I had an auto!
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Well my buddy was telling me(he has a auto) that if i change out the tv and vb early i wont have to change all of it. Because i will catch it before i mess it all up. Any thoughts on this?
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Originally Posted by Big Blue24
If you have any desire for a truck that will run less than 15 sec in a 1/4 mile, get an auto. I wish I had an auto!
Just have to get a good clutch and some extra power to get the manuals to perform. I'd never trade mine for an auto. Way to expensive to fix.
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