I figure i'd ask this question since you're the only one I know of with a 6.7L and six speed manual. If these are the same trannies as in the 5.9 then sorry guys I didn't know and didn't mean to exclude. I was at my local dodge dealer taking my pops truck in for regular lube,oil,filter. and I see quite possibly the sexiest CTD in the lot that i was literally drooling over. perfect truck. patriot blue qcsb 4x4 6.7L CTD and six speed manual. i was lookin at the shifter and I noticed no first. just a big L where first is. is that mean the six speed manual ahs a granny gear only meant for when starting off with a load or what is it for?

 

They figured they would do away with first and just put in the gear you use when pulling those ferds around

 

I like that idea there.

 

I have a 5.9L 6spd it has R-L-2-3-4-5-6, I always start in 2 unless I have the big load behind me. L is a pretty low gear.

 

Ditto on the fords. I have the manual and when towing i dont even use it. i like to use it to make noise in a parking lot or garage or anywhere i want to go slow and be heard.

 

I don't thin they are the same trannies though? They might just have the same shift pattern?

 

Where is reverse. I've got the NV 5600 and reverse is all the way right and up putting it next to fifth.

 

New transmission is a g56, came out in 05 I believe.

 

you are right

 

I don't think they changed the transmission butI only usethe low gear when I am starting with my trailer up hill. If it is on level ground I don't even use it with the trailer.