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Old 02-14-2017, 12:42 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by CorneliusRox View Post
I'm not saying I disagree that on average the 5r's and A1000's hold more power longer, and seem to shift firmer, but saying that all dodge transmissions suck is pretty broad. At stock power levels, I've seen all auto manufacture transmissions last, and with a tuner, I've seen them all fail.

The new Hemi 1500 8-speed transmission transformed that truck. The 48re help stock power just fine, and just by cranking the line pressure can hold up to a tuner pretty well.
This is pretty much the line of thought I subscribe to.

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Originally Posted by chevota84 View Post
After 20 years of using the Cummins and watching it eat autos, they designed the 68 from scratch and gained virtually nothing. The Allison works very well for a duramax and the 6r works great for Ford, while the 68 doesn't work well anywhere. They feel confused and mushy and won't survive anything over stock power levels.

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Truth. I see your point.



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