The Allison 1000 is one of the most reliable generators out there. It’s used on diesel-powered big trucks like school buses and garbage trucks. But how long will an Allison 1000 last?

Let’s look at that.

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How Long Will An Allison 1000 Last?

It depends on how much you drive and what type of maintenance you perform on it. Even though there are many different types of Allison 1000 transmissions, they all have similar lives when it comes to how long they last.

Most people can expect their Allison 1000 to last anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 miles depending on how well they maintain it.

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Are Allison 1000 Transmission Good?

The Duramax/Allison combo is arguably one of the best powertrain duos in the 35-year history of diesel pickups. The combination of the Duramax engine and Allison 1000 transmission is a tough one to beat.

The Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission was introduced in 2003 as an optional upgrade for GM trucks with the 6.6L Duramax V8 diesel engine. The Allison 1000 quickly became standard equipment on these models by 2005, when it replaced the 4L80E four-speed automatic that was used from 1998 to 2003.

It has been praised for having a wide range of gearing and being able to handle up to 2,000 lb-ft of torque without having any problems shifting at low rpm or low-speed situations. It also offers better fuel economy than its predecessor, according to General Motors (GM).

Are Allison Transmissions Reliable?

Allison transmissions are known for their reliability and durability. Allison transmissions have been used in a variety of applications, including trucks, buses and trains. Allison is a division of General Motors, which has been producing transmissions since 1941.

The first Allison transmission was designed by Harry A. Miller and was used on the 1940 Ford V8 engine to help improve its performance. The transmission was used by the U.S. military during World War II to help reduce fuel consumption from vehicles carrying supplies over long distances.

In 1942, General Motors purchased the rights to use the Miller design for civilian use after World War II ended in 1945. At that time, GM renamed it “Allison Transmission Corporation” after William G. Allison who was president of GM at that time.

The company continued to produce transmissions for passenger cars for many years until 1973 when they began using electronic controls instead of mechanical controls within their automatic transmissions.

How Much Does An Allison 1000 Transmission Weigh?

The Allison 1000 transmission weighs between 800 and 2,000 pounds. It’s a heavy-duty automatic transmission from General Motors that’s used in trucks, buses and commercial vehicles.

The Allison 1000 has five forward gears and one reverse gear. It also has a lockup torque converter for improved fuel economy. The torque converter is used to convert the engine’s RPMs into vehicle speed during highway driving, which helps reduce fuel consumption by up to 6 percent.

Allison transmissions were first developed by Charles F. “Fred” Allison in 1908 at General Motors. He later founded Allison Transmission Company in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1919 with his brother Clifton B. Allison as chief engineer and vice president of engineering services until his death in 1942 at age 74.

What Trucks Have The Allison 1000 Transmission?

The Allison 1000 transmission is found in many heavy-duty trucks. It is a fully automatic, four-speed transmission with a torque converter. It is available in both highway and off-road versions.

It is commonly used as the manual transmission in trucks such as the Ford F-350, GMC Sierra 3500HD, and Dodge Ram 3500. The Allison 1000 is also found in other vehicles such as buses and ambulances.

The Allison 1000 was first released in 1993 and has since become one of the most popular transmissions on the market due to its durability and reliability.

How Much Horsepower Can A Allison 1000 Handle?

As you’ve probably deduced up to this point, the stock Allison will handle roughly 350 to 400-rwhp in five-speed form and 425 to 450-rwhp in six-speed trim. However, if you push things past that point the clutches will eventually slip and bring on the Allison’s notorious “limp mode” condition (i.e. limp home mode).

While it’s possible to rebuild an Allison with upgraded components and increased torque capacity, in most cases it’s better to replace it with a new one that was designed for higher horsepower applications. The best way to avoid the limping problem is to install an aftermarket transmission that has been modified for use on turbocharged engines.

For example, SPEC has developed several different versions of its AST clutch kit for use on turbocharged engines ranging from 200 hp up to 600 hp. It has also developed a new version of its six-speed transmission called the 6R80 (or 6R60) that offers up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque capacity and can be ordered with an integrated lockup clutch (ILUC) option as well.

How Much HP Can The 10 Speed Allison Handle?

The Allison 1000 is a 10 speed transmission that uses a torque converter. The maximum horsepower capacity of the transmission is about 1500 HP.

The transmission has two torque converters, one for normal driving and one for heavy hauling. The heavy hauling torque converter has a maximum capacity of 2,000 ft-lb of torque while the normal driving torque converter has a maximum capacity of 1,500 ft-lb of torque.

The transmission also has an overdrive gear which will allow you to get more fuel mileage out of your truck because it reduces engine RPM at highway speeds by as much as 20% (depending on engine size).

Does GM Own Allison Transmission?

GM owns Allison Transmission, but it doesn’t own Allison. GM bought Allison in 1999 for $4.4 billion, then sold it in 2006 for $6.7 billion. The company has since been run by Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc and was renamed Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. in 2010.

There are a lot of moving parts in a car’s transmission: gears, shafts and hydraulics that send power from the engine to the wheels while also controlling braking, steering and other things.

Allison Transmission is one of the world’s largest suppliers of transmissions for heavy-duty trucks used in construction, mining and other industries. It also makes smaller versions for cars that can be found under the hoods of brands such as Volvo Cars North America LLC’s XC90 sport utility vehicle or General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.