Is Ram Ditching Aisin Tranmissions

Me Again wrote:

2001400ex wrote:

Actually watched it on the internet and provided the links.

It's funny how you guys have to defend the ram for whatever reason. It's a great pulling pickup. I was close to buying one. Chose GM cause it drives better unloaded. GM has their weaknesses too, a lot were addressed in the new generation but still the RAM does some things better. Such as the air ride, the big screen, etc..

I bought a one year old 1993 RAM/Cummins, then a new 2001.5 and finally a new 2015. For 26 years I just have not realized that I was driving a sub par daily driver, as each one having been better than to one before it.

I usually don't get into these conversations but I am about 6 months into a RAM 3500 with the Aisin. Came from a 2009 Toyota Tundra. I also use the RAM for daily driver and towing. So far about 75% towing and 25% daily driver. I did find the Aisin clunky for daily driving at first. But after nearly 10,000 miles this has gone away and it drives very nice. Sure the Tundra was still smoother but the RAM is still very nice for daily driving and with the Cummins and Aisin tows a much nicer, which is why I bought it.

Rob

2001400ex wrote:

Actually watched it on the internet and provided the links.

It's funny how you guys have to defend the ram for whatever reason. It's a great pulling pickup. I was close to buying one. Chose GM cause it drives better unloaded. GM has their weaknesses too, a lot were addressed in the new generation but still the RAM does some things better. Such as the air ride, the big screen, etc..

I bought a one year old 1993 RAM/Cummins, then a new 2001.5 and finally a new 2015. For 26 years I just have not realized that I was driving a sub par daily driver, as each one having been better than to one before it.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

2001400ex wrote:

Me Again wrote:
A long stroke I-6 is not a dragster engine. A short stroke V-8 will almost always be quicker. People do not buy a RAM with the Cummins I-6 as a sports truck, they buy it was a towing machine!

Yes that's exactly what I said. The Aisin is the worst of the three for a daily driver. They are great at towing. But the other two are better for those of us like me who tow a few times a year. But need a one ton when you need a one ton.

I have to ask how many AISIN’s have you daily driven?

Actually watched it on the internet and provided the links.

It's funny how you guys have to defend the ram for whatever reason. It's a great pulling pickup. I was close to buying one. Chose GM cause it drives better unloaded. GM has their weaknesses too, a lot were addressed in the new generation but still the RAM does some things better. Such as the air ride, the big screen, etc..

My neighbor in the NW was the first to break into the 9’s with a street legal 2wd Diesel truck. It just happened to be a 95 RAM Cummins.

So yea they can be fast!

Lookup Youtube “Fletcher VS Mad Dog” I was there. AMAZING

Cummins12V98 wrote:

2001400ex wrote:

Me Again wrote:
A long stroke I-6 is not a dragster engine. A short stroke V-8 will almost always be quicker. People do not buy a RAM with the Cummins I-6 as a sports truck, they buy it was a towing machine!

Yes that's exactly what I said. The Aisin is the worst of the three for a daily driver. They are great at towing. But the other two are better for those of us like me who tow a few times a year. But need a one ton when you need a one ton.

I have to ask how many AISIN’s have you daily driven?

He read it on the internet!

2001400ex wrote:

Me Again wrote:
A long stroke I-6 is not a dragster engine. A short stroke V-8 will almost always be quicker. People do not buy a RAM with the Cummins I-6 as a sports truck, they buy it was a towing machine!

Yes that's exactly what I said. The Aisin is the worst of the three for a daily driver. They are great at towing. But the other two are better for those of us like me who tow a few times a year. But need a one ton when you need a one ton.

I have to ask how many AISIN’s have you daily driven?

Me Again wrote:
A long stroke I-6 is not a dragster engine. A short stroke V-8 will almost always be quicker. People do not buy a RAM with the Cummins I-6 as a sports truck, they buy it was a towing machine!

Yes that's exactly what I said. The Aisin is the worst of the three for a daily driver. They are great at towing. But the other two are better for those of us like me who tow a few times a year. But need a one ton when you need a one ton.

A long stroke I-6 is not a dragster engine. A short stroke V-8 will almost always be quicker. People do not buy a RAM with the Cummins I-6 as a sports truck, they buy it was a towing machine!

2001400ex wrote:

NJRVer wrote:

2001400ex wrote:

NJRVer wrote:

2001400ex wrote:
Super slow 0-60.

You obviously don't have a 4:10 behind it.

In this test it was 3:42. Other tests I've seen are similar. Regardless of gear ratio, everyone says it drives like a semi unloaded. But drives great loaded.

https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/07/whats-the-best-one-ton-heavy-duty-truck-for-2018.html

I would challenge anyone to drive a HO Cummins/Aisin with a 4:10.
Get on it at a light.

Nothing slow about it.

Here is an 18 with the Aisin and 4:10. There is a drag race a few minutes in. I wouldn't call it fast.

https://youtu.be/dGKnlIAqKJg

Never talked about racing at a drag strip.
Just talking about day in and day out driving in mixed traffic.
Of course there are vehicles faster, and guess what, there are vehicles slower.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

cummins2014 wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
PLEASE tell me why my AISIN truck is not good as a daily driver.

This toooooo easy..
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Because it is in a RAM.:B

I sure saw that coming. Listening to him you’d think it was a Cadillac . Or a small sedan . :)

Cowboy Cadillac!

More like a Redneck !!!!!