2007 Dodge Dakota Stick Shift
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From: Jackson, MO
2007 Dodge Dakota Stick Shift
I have been looking for another stick shift truck ever since I got rid of my ranger 3 years ago, and bought my ram 1500 auto.
The thing that I am asking is this, where does the stick on the 6 speeds default to? By that I mean for example that if you drive a 5 speed, it will always default back to the shift section for 3-4, basically the center of the shift pattern.
I have driven 6 speeds before, but have never found one that I really liked except ones that I only heard about. The several cummins that i have drove for work over the year default back to an area between 1-2 and 3-4. The thing that I hated was the fact that since it did not default in the middle section, I would often accidentially skip 3 and go directly to 5.
So where does the dakota 6 speed default to when you take your hand off the shifter. I have one that I could test drive, but it is over 100 miles away. There is no point in going if I am going to hate the pattern on the shifter.
Thanks in advance guys!
The thing that I am asking is this, where does the stick on the 6 speeds default to? By that I mean for example that if you drive a 5 speed, it will always default back to the shift section for 3-4, basically the center of the shift pattern.
I have driven 6 speeds before, but have never found one that I really liked except ones that I only heard about. The several cummins that i have drove for work over the year default back to an area between 1-2 and 3-4. The thing that I hated was the fact that since it did not default in the middle section, I would often accidentially skip 3 and go directly to 5.
So where does the dakota 6 speed default to when you take your hand off the shifter. I have one that I could test drive, but it is over 100 miles away. There is no point in going if I am going to hate the pattern on the shifter.
Thanks in advance guys!
I have been looking for another stick shift truck ever since I got rid of my ranger 3 years ago, and bought my ram 1500 auto.
The thing that I am asking is this, where does the stick on the 6 speeds default to? By that I mean for example that if you drive a 5 speed, it will always default back to the shift section for 3-4, basically the center of the shift pattern.
I have driven 6 speeds before, but have never found one that I really liked except ones that I only heard about. The several cummins that i have drove for work over the year default back to an area between 1-2 and 3-4. The thing that I hated was the fact that since it did not default in the middle section, I would often accidentially skip 3 and go directly to 5.
So where does the dakota 6 speed default to when you take your hand off the shifter. I have one that I could test drive, but it is over 100 miles away. There is no point in going if I am going to hate the pattern on the shifter.
Thanks in advance guys!
The thing that I am asking is this, where does the stick on the 6 speeds default to? By that I mean for example that if you drive a 5 speed, it will always default back to the shift section for 3-4, basically the center of the shift pattern.
I have driven 6 speeds before, but have never found one that I really liked except ones that I only heard about. The several cummins that i have drove for work over the year default back to an area between 1-2 and 3-4. The thing that I hated was the fact that since it did not default in the middle section, I would often accidentially skip 3 and go directly to 5.
So where does the dakota 6 speed default to when you take your hand off the shifter. I have one that I could test drive, but it is over 100 miles away. There is no point in going if I am going to hate the pattern on the shifter.
Thanks in advance guys!
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It feels very natural once you get used to it. Nice firm feel and good ratios for fuel efficient cruising or working it on the highway. I drive a 5 speed 2500 Ram at work, and I find the 6 speed is a better fit for modern engines, which rev higher and produce less low end torque.
V8 + 6 speed was for 2005 and 2006 model years only. You can get a 330 HP V8 2008 Ram with a stick though!
IMO, the stick shift is the only choice for a V6.
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2-4-6┐
. . . .R
It feels very natural once you get used to it. Nice firm feel and good ratios for fuel efficient cruising or working it on the highway. I drive a 5 speed 2500 Ram at work, and I find the 6 speed is a better fit for modern engines, which rev higher and produce less low end torque.
V8 + 6 speed was for 2005 and 2006 model years only. You can get a 330 HP V8 2008 Ram with a stick though!
IMO, the stick shift is the only choice for a V6.
Last edited by cramerica; Oct 27, 2009 at 09:50 PM.
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From: Dirty Jerzey
I had the 6 spd on my 05 and the shift pattern seemed totally natural to me from the first time I drove it. And I've been driving sticks my whole life (mostly 5 spds). The only thing I noticed was I NEVER used 6th gear other than highway driving. 55mph+.