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choperbob
Joined: 30 Mar 2005
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Location: geneva new york
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:07 am Post subject: 13 speed tranny |
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| can anyone tell me if there is a big enough differnce in fuel saving between using a 13 speed as opposed to a 10 speed? we generally run I-10 and I-20 with loads in a dry van weighing average 20,000. average run is 2000 miles. looking for any info why 1 is better for me than the other. |
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Chiefwhatdahey
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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Location: Shawano, WI.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:59 am Post subject: |
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| Rear end ratio would have to be factored into the equation. I'd run a ten speed trans in your circumstance, they are more durable (imo) than the 13 and given your weight there's no real need for the extra split. |
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Bandit102
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sorry, did you say 10 speed and durable in one sentence?
Ok, I suppose they are okay. And I don't think I'd go changing them out for the run he describes. |
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Chiefwhatdahey
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Location: Shawano, WI.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:38 am Post subject: |
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Bandit102 wrote: I'm sorry, did you say 10 speed and durable in one sentence?
Yes. I did.
Ok, I suppose they are okay. And I don't think I'd go changing them out for the run he describes.
I'm glad you agree
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Bandit102
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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| 10 speeds being durable has not been my experience. That being said, I am certainly no expert and there must be a reason 89% of all these trucks out here have them. So, I digress...I still prefer the 13. |
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