Which performs better . The six speed on the hemi 2500 with quad cqb or the 1500 with the auto. I was thinking of trading my 03 1500 for an 07 and was contemplating the six speed on the hemi. I have had manual trannys and feel you can get more prformance while driving than an automatic. Has anyone experianced either one and what do you think , performance wise, are the differances? Does the 1500 QC come with the six speed manual?

 

the 1500 does had a 6 spd option, only on a 4.7 tho
i myself have always been a maunal trans fan, i would say go with the 2500 with a 6 spd, i mean what the hell man, its a heavy duty truck, have some fun and get some serious work done
i want to get a power wagon one day with a 6 spd

 

Me 2. I hope they end up making the Cummins Turbo Diesel optional for the Power Wagon.

 

anyone with the 2500 have the six hemi? I may go to a couple of dealers this weekend see if I can find one but would like some info from those whom have driven one.

 

oh how I love a good manual vs. automatic debate!!

after years of doing this debate (I am an auto guy, they are just better), I can say with full confidence that it depends on what you intend to use it for as to what is the best transmission and what offers the greatest performance gain. If you plan to drag race it, and want to be consistent and very competitive with very little downtime, get an auto, throw in a converter, and slap some slicks on it. You will run the same time, all the time, any time you want! But, if you enjoy shifting yourself, and dont care about having to replace clutches or worry about breaking driveshafts and rear ends, then get a manual. Now if you do a little bit of towing/hauling and still want to drag race, get the auto.

The thing to remember is this:
auto leaves harder but wont be as "fast" as a manual in a certain distance, but it will get there "quicker"
manual leaves softer but wont be as "quick" as an auto in a certain distance, but it will be "faster"

Also, in a manual, there is a greater chance of a missed shift, spinning on the launch, etc. In the auto, once your moving, just hold your foot down and smile.

 

I WISH I could get aHemi1500 series with a stick. Given you have the choice, go with the 25 and the stick. Trucks are suppose to have sticks! Better pulling, stronger, better economy, Oh yea, did I say stronger, All you hear about is problems with auto's. My 1500 has issues too. Threw a code once, went away immediately but has never really shifted right since. This is only the second auto I have ever driven, both dodges. 02 and 05. 02 was a 4.7. No problems but sent it down the road at 46K so I could have a HEMI. The 1500 series Hemi with a manual 6 behind it would be GOLDEN! Who gives a crap about racing, speed shifting, or rippin the tires. I just want the option of a manual.

 

go with a manual. Automatic trannies in my opinion just arn't reliable. Work em too hard and poof they fry. Manuals can at least take some abuse. I agree with you jet what's the point of a high performance engine with the Pos auto tranny i mean wtf. With the auto trannies dodge uses if your goin down the high way and want to step on it just for fun which who doesn't every once in awhile. and the tranny goes to second instead of third the second gear clutches can't handle it and then they go. Motorider just had his tranny go out for the same issue.

 

I went with the 6 on mine because I really don't want all the computer control and torque limiting they have. You will find that it is not like a synchro'd 4 speed of yesterday. This is a very strong commercial m-56 mercedes tranny from their commercial truck line. The detent springs are strong, and finding reverse was a bit awkward at first, but after a short time, nadda problem. The gates between the gears are narrow also, and once again, a bit awkward at first. Once you are accomstomed to them, you'll never look back. First gear (granny) is also syncho'd--a plus in my opinion, but with 3.73 gears, I never use. 2nd through 6th work great. Also, if you live in snow country like I do, traveling down the icy, snowy roads is great because fifth works perfect for that condition, plus with manual gear selection, the engine provides the perfect braking effect you need when slowing down on slippery roads.
If you are into any sort of street racing, forget the manual, the auto will beat you hands down every time, but that not why I bought my truck. Something else you probably don't know about these drivetrain setups is that they use a dual mass flywheel too. This comes out of the heavy truck design---makes them last longer, and handle the 5.7 torque better.

Hope this helps

 

so, "GONE FISHING", you are telling me that the low end torque is much better than the automatic? I am lookingat the manual for the exact same resons as you . I do feel that with it I can use the engine more efficiantly. Powerbrakingand down shiftingmademe feelunder more control ofmy Rx7when it came tosuden moves on the road. And with the 03 ram , even thow it's a totaly differant beast, the automatic doesn't give me full control and use of the engines power . I appreciate the input and guess I'll go for a test drive soon. I'll let you guys know what I think.

 

Yup, for all the reasons. Trucks just should have a stick. Besides, when I want to do some serious twisting driving, the RX is the only way to go--88na with some RB stuff.

At some point I would like to do some SCCA racing in the RX, the truck is my way to get it there!!