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Old 04-10-2014, 11:07 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by crysalis_01 View Post
My only question is, will they continue using this 8-speed when the new F/GM 9 and 10-speeds hit the market?

I ask because millions have been spent developing these. So why not use the latest and possible more efficient/ effective trans?
I think those were developed for trucks. Of course, that doesn't mean they won't appear in a car at some point, but I think that would take a while.
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