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[Cummins12V98]

The 1000 has been used in medium applications, and I wouldn't touch another one with a ten foot pole. It had better share ZERO DNA with that thing.

I am NOT an Allison expert but what was the MD application a 1000 was used in?

What was in the Kodiak?

 

[JR]

The 3000 series Allison is used in true commercial applications. There are 3 or 4 different transmissions in that class alone depending on vocational requirements. I'm not sure the 1000 is used in anything other than the GM stuff, and the same could well be true about the Aisin used in the Ram stuff - but don't know this for a fact.

 

[JR]

If you can believe Wikipedia,

Applications:

• Chevrolet Silverado
• Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC Topkick
• GMC Sierra
• Hummer H1
• Chevrolet B-Series

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_1000_transmission

I suspect if one were to look hard enough the same info would be found pertaining to the AS69RC, that it was custom tailored to the Ram trucks and is not used in any true commercial or MD aspect. And it makes sense, it would be incredibly difficult to shoe horn a true MD transmission in a pickup body and still make it resemble a pickup.

 

[Cummins12V98]

ATLANTA – Allison Transmission plans to release the first 9-speed fully automatic transmission in 2020, offering fuel savings and available to help meet the next round of greenhouse gas emissions standards.


At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, company officials said the fully automatic transmission for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be available globally and is targeted for release in 2020.

The new 9-speed transmission has a deep first gear ratio, includes an integral engine stop-start system, and is scheduled to be released in time for the EPA's GHG Phase 2 emissions standards.


“This 9-speed product launch represents the first in a number of new products which will demonstrate Allison's ongoing commitment to addressing the global challenge of improved fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gases,” said Randy Kirk, senior vice president -product engineering and product teams. The new 9-speed will reach up to 7% greater fuel efficiency than the base 6-speed model, he added.

“Customers can also expect up to 10% greater [fuel economy] or more when compared to a competing transmission.”

The new transmission marks the first of its kind for the medium-duty market and is ideal for Classes 3-7, especially distribution trucks, rental and lease trucks, and buses, Kirk said. With the new transmission, drivers can also look forward to better comfort due to smaller steps, a smoother start, and improved acceleration, Allison says.

“Many OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia have expressed interest and excitement, with prototype evaluations beginning for them yet this year," Kirk said. “This is the first in a number of new products we’ll develop to meet the global challenge of increased fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions."

 

[DeansRedRam]

I think that if RAM paired up with Allison, they wouldn't be able to keep up with demand.

When I talk to people that don't know much about pick-up trucks, they all have one think in common; they know that a Cummins engine and Allison transmission combination is a phenomenal combination. Not saying I'm the biggest fan of Allison, but from a marketing strategy I think it will be show big sales.

 

[snadamo]

Just out of curiosity, what are your guys’ concerns with Allison? I’ve always heard of their stellar reputation and tbh, haven’t heard a lot of bad things, other than they can’t take a high hp/tq tune ala LBZ era GM trucks.

Im by no means an expert, hence my curiosity.

 

[HPSimpson]

I was going to replace my '14 3500 this year but with prospect of new transmission coming out I now will wait until 2021 models.