Can't you get a manual hemi in the 2500s?

I wish my truck was a manual, they're so much more fun to drive.

 

I know the 3rd Gen 2500s you can, not sure about the 4th Gens though. Wouldn't be surprised if they disco'd them with the 4th Gens now...

 

you hit the nail on the head Hammie, the 4th gen has to have the diesel to get the stick.

 

and i still dont know why he doesnt like HEMI's

 

hemi's rawk trannies dont....thats the point ...

 

Why don't they put that Aisin 6 speed auto in the 1500? It is now behind the Hemi in the 2500 and they boast it gets better economy that the old 545REF??

 

Same here, but never went OTR only local. Drove so much and shifted so much i never even wanted to drive my mustang!

I was the same way about wanting to get all my cars in stick shift 10years ago, but as you get older it's just a hassle IMO especially being a truck where the shifter must travel much further than a car. I like my automatic. just slam the gas and go while your eating a burger None of this hold the wheel with your knee stuff.

 

I love the 5 speed in my truck. My 2500 is worked and wheeled hard. The manual does NOT make it faster though. The NV4500 tranny is not a sports car tranny, it has very long throws. My friend has he same truck with an auto and he can smoke me in a drag race. He also needs brakes twice as ofter and is on his second tranny...hmmm...?

 

When I got my Dodge, I was shopping for a big V-8 gasser half-ton with a manual that could tow. I checked Dodges (only in a 4.7), Toyotas (not an option) and Fords (6 cylinder only...lol). The manufacturers don't think there's enough need. Maybe they're right. At least gear control is becoming more popular with the newer trucks.

 

You can't grab a handful of boobies, or eat a burger, while driving a stick shift...