[ihc] Ford auto in IH truck

[Joel Furtek <jf7e@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> i was wondering that same thing.  i don't really want an automatic
> transmission, and a ford one at that...  but that engine sure sounds
> appealing.  wonder what it would take to get one and mount it to one of the
> 5-speed manuals.  or even one of the four speeds.  <drool>
> --Mac
If the a/t is the Torqueshift in their F-series, don't sweat it.  My 
boss has a 6.0 PS with the TS and it's a dream to drive.  The trailer 
I tow isn't all that heavy, maybe 8-9000 gross, but the '97 7.3PS 
w/auto can't hold 70 in a headwind when towing it, and gets about 
7mpg.  With the 6.0 and TS, you NEVER slow down, and engine braking 
is quite good in tow/haul mode.
Can't, of course, speak to longevity, but the TS seems like a great 
tranny right now.  Of course, I haven't had the luxury of a 
Duramax/Allison road test.
Best to all from the wide world of racing,
joel
(racing long skinny boats, that is)
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