Ike Gauntlet 2017 3500s DRW 22,800# load
Pretty surprising results Uphill towing 22,800# 1. Chevy Duramax 3.73 axle ratio (445hp/910tq) 10 min 16 sec 2. Ram Cummins 4.10 axle ratio (385hp/900tq) 10 min 28 sec 3. Ford Powerstroke 4.10...
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"What most people dont understand is that the two V8's in this test have higher hp ratings that the mighty I6 but they get those numbers through RPM"
Lets take a look at the spes.
Ram 6.7 385 hp @ 2800 rpm
900 ft/lbs @ 1700 rpm
Ford 6.7 440 hp @ 2800 rpm
925 ft/lbs @ 1800 rpm
Duramax 445 hp @2800 rpm
910 ft/lbs @1600 rpm.
If anything I would say the Duramax is able to make the most power across the rpm range with lower rpms than the Ram or Ford.
Interesting all three make the max hp at the same rpm.
"The truck with the flattest power curve and most torque did the poorest..... this really doesn't make sense."
I believe even though not popular belief the Duramax has the flattest power curve of the three.
Lets take a look at the spes.
Ram 6.7 385 hp @ 2800 rpm
900 ft/lbs @ 1700 rpm
Ford 6.7 440 hp @ 2800 rpm
925 ft/lbs @ 1800 rpm
Duramax 445 hp @2800 rpm
910 ft/lbs @1600 rpm.
If anything I would say the Duramax is able to make the most power across the rpm range with lower rpms than the Ram or Ford.
Interesting all three make the max hp at the same rpm.
"The truck with the flattest power curve and most torque did the poorest..... this really doesn't make sense."
I believe even though not popular belief the Duramax has the flattest power curve of the three.
