6-speed vs 6-speed HD Transmission

[FloridaEd]

Sorry if this is a repeat... . I tried to figure out how to search on this website ... without any luck.



I'm trying to get my spec's in order for purchase of a new 3500 SLT LWB QC CTD dually. I tow a lot and want a 6-speed manual. On the Dodge website, they show a 6-speed and a Heavy Duty 6-speed.



Can any of you explain the differences and strengths of these two transmissions? I tow a 11,500# 5'ver (2,000# pin weight)... and will add another 1,000# transfer fuel tank in the bed of the truck.



(I tried the local Dodge boys, but they don't have a salesman who speaks diesel. Can any of you recommend a salesman in the Tampa, FL, area, that knows his way around diesels? I'd be much happier dealing with a guy who understands that CTD beast. )



Again, sorry if this is plowing old ground... .



Florida Ed

 

[Scrappy]

I believe one is the NVG5600 and the other is the G56. I think their website needs updated, the 5600 is no longer available. the G56 is the only 6 spd available now.

 

[jrobinson2]

I think the website is screwed up The standard 6 speed is the gasser trans, the HD 6 speed is the diesel trans. I think when you order the diesel it automatically options the HD trans with no other manual trans options.



Jared

 

[Grizzly]

FloridaEd, I'd go all the way to St Louis and see TommyGun. He knows diesels and you will get a great price. It would be worth the trip. The G56 is your only choice and as far as I know is a good 6-speed transmission. Good luck. Grizzly

 

[GILLES]

6 speed HD

I figured from reading the post that a G56 with revers on the right and up would be fairly easy to deffer from the NV5600 with the cast iron casing and reverse at a different place. Just yesterday I was looking at a new 2005 on the dealers lot. The option list showed Heavy duty 6 speed transmission with

1100. 00$ extra. The transmission was made of aluminum and the reverse was at the right toward and up. What am I missing here? Was I looking at a G56?

 

[AlexWV]

The G56 has reverse on the left and down. It is aluminum.

 

[DPelletier]

I think the website is screwed up The standard 6 speed is the gasser trans, the HD 6 speed is the diesel trans. I think when you order the diesel it automatically options the HD trans with no other manual trans options.



Jared

Correct.



Dave