2017 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel HD
With Ford expected to add a diesel and ten-speed to their aluminum-bodied F-150s for 2017, Ram engineers are working hard — likely focusing on many different bottlenecks, rather than a single technolo...
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Not sure about the half-tons though I'm sure many would like to see an updated payload for them. Or a payload package that would include upgraded spring rates and possibly other parts that would help for the half-ton. I'm sure many would shell out for a package that would boost the standard payload on any model 1500 about 500 lbs. I would if I was in the market for a half-ton.
The current 8-speed is awesome. Wife has it in her Durango. It's smooth, always in the right gear and makes the v6 feel like a v8 of only a few years ago.
If anything, I'd love to see 8 to 10 speed auto in the 2500/3500's. If any power train can use more gears at this point, I'd say it's be the heavy duty diesels. Love the 68RFE in my 3500 now but I'd love 8 to 10 gears even more. :)
The current 8-speed is awesome. Wife has it in her Durango. It's smooth, always in the right gear and makes the v6 feel like a v8 of only a few years ago.
If anything, I'd love to see 8 to 10 speed auto in the 2500/3500's. If any power train can use more gears at this point, I'd say it's be the heavy duty diesels. Love the 68RFE in my 3500 now but I'd love 8 to 10 gears even more. :)
