What kind of engine does an Allison 2500 have?
The 2000 Series transmission is designed for commercial trucks and smaller buses with gross weights up to 15,000 kilos (33,000lbs). Specifications – ALLISON 2500 Output Engine power Kw (hp): 224 (300) Output engine Torque N•m (lb-ft): 780 (575)
How is a retran transmission remanufactured at Allison Transmission?
Every genuine Allison ReTran® transmission is remanufactured from the ground up at the Allison Transmission remanufacturing facility. Here, transmissions are disassembled part-by-part to clean, qualify and test each component to screen for the possibility of reuse.
What to do if your Allison Transmission goes into limp mode?
Unfortunately, a driver can’t reverse limp mode. If you find yourself stuck in third gear with this model of transmission, it’s probably time to have it rebuilt. Pro Tip: Keep your Allison transmission well-maintained to avoid accidentally triggering limp mode. This will also improve your vehicle’s overall functionality!
Can a 5 speed Allison be converted to a 6 speed?
But on the 2003 – 2005 models you can also go from a 5 speed to a 6 speed transmission as well, but you have to purchase a kit which range online from $1,500 to $2,500 depending on who you want to purchase it from. The kits contains a 6 speed valve body and a TCM.
Where can I buy a new GM Allison?
Tom is correct, you can also convert it from a 5 to 6 shifter. That will gain you about 325 rpm iirc. I’m not too sure you can buy a new Allison from GM. IIRC, they send out rebuilt units for service/warranty work, take the bad one back and rebuild it (if repairable).
How much does it cost to replace an Allison Transmission?
1) A complete replacement trans from GMpartsgiant would cost $6900! Thats just the trans…you could easily be around $9000 including install. You would be miles ahead to buy a Suncoast Gmax kit and triple disc converter and have a reputable shop rebuild what you have. You’d save about $4000 and have a better transmission.
Can you add 6th gear to an Allison?
The 6th gear option money would buy ALOT of diesel. The cost to add 6th gear to a 5 speed Allison is pretty expensive. You only drop 300rpm on the freeway…. to get slightly better mileage. The 6th gear option money would buy ALOT of diesel. Click to expand…