2020 Cummins IKE pull
VIDEO What do you think? (other than graphic error at 18:35 that says GMC DENALI :) ) For me, the time is about what I expected as it is missing a 10 speed auto and has slightly less power than ...
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FishOnOne wrote:ShinerBock wrote:FishOnOne wrote:ShinerBock wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
So to summarize:
Brake Applications:
Ram: 0 (Auto Brake assisted-unproven theory by Ford fanboys)
Ford: 5
GMC: 9
Time:
Ford: 10:20
Ram: 11:32
GMC: 11:47
MPG:
Ram: 2.5 mpg
Ford: 2.4 mpg
GMC: 2.4 mpg
There, I fixed it for you.
I would still love to see how these trucks do at 80F or even 100F.
I agree with testing at 80F or 100F but I doubt the order of performance would change.
And now your ok with reporting the computer mpg when you have always reported major errors with these systems.
TFL reported the brakes were part of the braking system so if you don't like that or agree with it go debate it with them like you do the Australian.
I feel the result will be similar to last years test if it were 80F. I don't
I have stated before that I don't think the computer is accurate with a lot of stop/starts of the engine. The more start/stops are in the tank average, the more it is off based on my experiences. I have also said it is fairly accurate going from point A to B without turning off the engine.
I like to report all the data(good or bad) and let the people decide for themselves instead of only giving them part of the information because of some bias. Mr Truck has reported many inconstancies before and I doubt this would be the last. After all, he also stated the truck/trailer's brake lights were on and yet they were not. Unproven theory by a Ram fanboy
Just as a reminder that the previous 2020 Ram and GM trucks Ike pull had 2 brake applications with less weight. With 30k lbs the GM had more brake applications but the Ram had less.
Give me a brake... :W
Likely the Ram wasn't set to cruise on the first test. So it was solely utilizing the exhaust brake to hold back. I think the Ike pull you're referencing had the trucks holding 25000 lbs at 50 mph. If so the engines would have had to generate about 132 reverse HP to keep from accelerating on the steepest part of the grade. The fact the Ram required 2 brake applications on that run indicates that the Cummins exhaust brake is capable of generating something a little less than 132 reverse HP at 2900 rpm (50 mph in 3rd gear). This Ike run, 39000 lbs at 35 mph, requires somewhere close to 175 reverse HP at the crankshaft to hold 35 mph.
