I didn't know this was a thing

"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
04/17/2016 at 17:08 • Filed to: None

A 2500 with the 8.1 and a manual.......I don’t usually want full-size trucks, but I want this one.

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DISCUSSION (15)

jkm7680 > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 17:10

It may just be me, but I think having a manual transmission in that kind of truck would be frankly horrible.

bob and john > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 17:12

DAT SHIFTER DOE LOOOOOOL

fhrblig > jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 17:34

Honestly, some of the most fun I’ve had while driving has been driving full-size trucks with big engines and manual gearboxes. It’s not like driving a sports car for sure, but it’s still a blast nonetheless.

gmctavish needs more space > jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 17:51

I think you’re right, but it also seems pretty badass

gmctavish needs more space > bob and john
04/17/2016 at 17:52

It’s almost as long as the shifter in my old 144

MultiplaOrgasms > jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 17:56

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 18:44

It would be super fun right away, but then you would go to tow with it and be annoyed instantly.

Spasoje > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 19:02

Screw selling it – if I was the original owner, I’d keep it forever!

Also, did you notice the plate number?

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 19:05

I would have serious questions about how a truck’s been driven if it needed a new transmission before the end of warranty mileage...

Milky > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 19:26

Hahahaha.

Sorry I was just imagining someone sitting in the middle front seat and the driver shifting between their legs.

gmctavish needs more space > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
04/17/2016 at 19:46

This is true, it could also just be an anomaly

gmctavish needs more space > Spasoje
04/17/2016 at 19:47

I did not, but it’s very fitting

Bowtie_Guy > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 20:39

$14k FOR A STRIPPED OUT WORK TRUCK with 150k miles???? Manual or not that is straight up CP.

I bought a 2001 GMC crew cab duramax (like this but tan) for the same price with 120k miles and I have way more truck for the money. It has Everything besides leather, sunroof and BOSE + its a diesel.

& you do not want an 8.1 unless its 04+ because a lot of important sensors that are prone to failure have been discontinued. 04+ share alot more with gen 3 LS motors

gmctavish needs more space > Bowtie_Guy
04/17/2016 at 21:36

Oh yeah I’m not onboard with the price at all, I just thought comically big motor plus 6 speed and 4x4 was pretty awesome. A diesel would definitely be a better purchase. Cool to know about the 04 and up 8.1s though. It is kms though, not miles

Bowtie_Guy > gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 22:12

Well KM does make a big difference & sort of justifies the price. I didnt realize this was from Canada at first but yeah I definitley see the appeal. Just not a great package for it.

But an 04-07 truck with a better interior package and a manual would be a really nice rig. They are no worse then a 6.0/ 4 speed auto truck on gas and have almost diesel level torque. The Allison is honestly the better transmission because it will last forver behind an 8.1 with regular filter changes but it would be a lot of fun to wind the big block up to 5 grand and dump the clutch on it