In article <cuc3de$qfo$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, andy-dml@levyclan.us (andy
levy) writes:
>
>
> On 2/8/2005 22:40, droo wrote:
> | The 5-speeds are the weaker trans. That's why you can't get them on the
> | R/T.
>
> I think there are other reasons. You could get a 360 Ram w/ a 5-speed,
> and that's the same engine as the R/T (different PCM tho). IIRC, the
> NV3500 is rated to handle either 350 ft-lb or 350 HP (don't recall which
> ~ it is, but it's one of them).
But IIRC, the 5-speed was only available with the 5.9l in the 2500 & 3500 Ram
and is not the same 5-speed used in the Dakota. When I ordered my 1500
QuadCab, I couldn't get a 5-speed with the 5.9l. I would have had to go with
the 5.2. Unofficially, the sales-manager (a good friend) told me the 5.9 was
near the torque rating of the 5-speed used in the 1500 and that's why it wasn't
available. The 2500 & 3500 used a bigger tranny that didn't fit in the 1500
chassis.
> | To engage 4LO, I have to put the shifter into
> | 1st gear. So I can see how this girl had trouble getting it into 4lo.
> | Cuz if you just throw the switch and watch for the light to go solid
> | before you drive, it won't.
>
> But if you're looking enough to see that the 4LO light isn't coming on,
> the clear indication that it's LO is right there next to it. 4HI is
> right next to 4LO, so why not "try" 4HI and see if that works (which
> would be the right thing to do)?
>
> I think this story is missing a lot of those important little things
> called "details."
I would say, because we are getting this story 3rd party. In any event, it's
not worth the flame war I see brewing here.
Walt
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