2500 Chevy Duramax vs 2500 Ram Cummins on the Ike Gauntlet

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Thanks for posting this!

They also liked the ride better on the RAM with rear coil springs and solid front axle.

So you people that insist RAM should go to a 8-10 speed trans what say you now?????? Big difference in fuel economy.

Sad they did not hook some real weight to the trucks.

Ya, you’re right. Maybe the 68rfe is the best trans offered for the last 15 years. LOL

The main issue with the Chevy is it didn't downshift until a brake application and then the rpms went up to ~2,500 rpm's like the Ram and it held the speed thereafter.

RAM sure seemed to win except for payload…2234 vs. over 3000…but hard to pull 20000 pounds with RAM’s small payload.

it looked like the chev wasn't on tow mode from how they figured where it was located. Might not be different but it is on our 05??? Fun to watch. chevman

My take is with this small camper the 6 speed/Cummins combo was a good fit. Go to 30k lbs and I believe you'll see a different outcome or different varying size slopes/hills.

Thanks for posting this!

They also liked the ride better on the RAM with rear coil springs and solid front axle.

So you people that insist RAM should go to a 8-10 speed trans what say you now?????? Big difference in fuel economy.

Sad they did not hook some real weight to the trucks.