[Gunner19]

I have owned both. The auto is very nice because you are able to drive hands free. On the other hand the manual is nice because you can control shifts. I personally like the manual. However the new six speed you can shift manually through all six speeds. The problem with obstacles shouldn't be a problem anymore due to the power and torque at low RPM you'll have with the diesel especially if you choose the Cummins. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Gunner19]

I like my manual however I have installed a new South Bend Clutch and it made a world of difference. My truck is pushing 500 HP now and I had problems with 5th and 6th gear slipping. Not anymore, I see that is a common upgrade for the manual when you start modifying stock engines. But I've also read that 3rd gear is marginal when hauling a heavy load in the automatics. I've read that a 3rd gear delete is available in some tuners for the automatic.