Ike Gauntlet 2017 3500s DRW 22,800# load

ShinerBock wrote:

4x4ord wrote:


The truck with the flattest power curve and most torque did the poorest..... this really doesn't make sense. The gear ratios of the TorqShift along with the flat power curve of the Powerstroke should have been able to keep the engine rpm at a level where it produces more HP than the peak horsepower of the Cummins at any point on the hill. No matter how you look at it things don't add up. Even at 2200 rpm the Powerstroke should be producing 380 HP. If the manufactures' HP and torque ratings are honest the Cummins could be coupled to an infinite speed transmission and still wouldn't keep up.

My statement agreeing with travelnutz was more of a general statement regarding HP and Torque, and not about the Ike Test.

In regards to the Ike test, I agree that it is a bit of a head scratcher that the Ford had the slowest time with it's power rating. I know that Ford and Cummins use different SAE methods in determining their power ratings so their numbers really should not be seen as apples to apples.

The DPF on the Ford could have been clogged up or creating more back-pressure than the Ram. Another thing I could think that happened would be if the Ford defueled due to high exhaust temps which in turn would lower its power output. To my knowledge, only Ram with its Active Air and GM with its hood scoop have a way of pulling air from the front of the truck which would have an impact on exhaust gas temps.