The 8 speed transmission has my attention big time, but the badge on the hood makes loses big points with me. I cant believe something as silly as a badge can be a deal breaker for me, but it just kind of irritates me when I see the badge on the hood. Its wierd.
I still want the 8 speed.
I've been thinking this 8 speed comment for a couple of days. This morning, I took my truck for a 40 mile drive.....some town, some 55 mph hwy, and some hills. The transmission was and has been both flawless and seamless. Shifting is very smooth, there is no hunting for gears, and the transmission really keeps the 392 in it's happy spot.
And while it is too early to tell, the fuel economy appears to be better than my older 392s were. The first tank was 15 mpg hand calc'd and this tank appears that it will be better. We'll see I guess.
But it does seam as if the transmission is well matched to the motor.