Idle Clatter - Dodge Auto transmission stronger than Manual?

[J&LRam]

But the Dmaxs with sticks have less HP from the factory. IMHO the reason some of the auto have higher HP or tow ratings is that the computer can control the shift points AND the fueling at the shift points, softens the load on the drive train.

A big auto transmission such as the Allison takes 45-50 hp to operate according to some of the aftermarket transmission builders. Compared to 20-25 hp loss through a manual transmission the DMAX needs more grunt just to operate the Allison... ... JIM

 

[BILLVO]

Manual trannys- buy em while you can. the automotive industry as a whole including over the road trucks are trying to phase them out within a few years. Our lovely EPA has a lot to do with it also. To take control away from the driver and give it to the ecm, Drive by wire,this is a way to control smoke and polution. If there is a manual option it will be the autoshift like the Big trucks a clutch pedal for stop and go only and a push button allison type gear selector.computer does all the shifting.