New RAM HD 1000 lb-ft

RoyJ wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I expect the new Ram to come in DEAD LAST in the next Ike run. Why? Because the Powerstroke and Duramax has consistently dynoed more, plus GM is getting the 9-speed. But that's my point, it doesn't mean the Ram has worse "towing performance". "

May want to do some research


2018 Ram 3500 HD vs Ford F350 vs World's Toughest XXL Towing Test!

RAM 11.41 seconds 2.7mpg
Ford 11.43 seconds 2.4mpg

ATS Dyno 2017

In model year 2020, big difference is GM / Ford has really stepped up their transmissions, while Ram still has a 6 speed. Would it over-come a 40 hp deficiency? Not unless Cummins seriously sand-bagged the numbers.

You dyno graph didn't show up. In every stock dyno I've seen other than TFL (their's is messed up), the L5P and Powerstroke soundly beats the Cummins 385.

But, that wasn't my point. The context is that Ram is a superior towing platform compared to the GM despite lower engine output.

I was looking at those dyno numbers and I don’t think if there was a way to do a blind test, that one could tell the difference in power between the trucks.

I had a 2008 Ram MegaCab 6.7L. My new 2018 HO one has a lot more torque. It sounds really cool, like a big old bull ready to kick your butt, the old one was, I thought, a beast in its own right with 350/550 numbers and it weighed just about the exact same as the new one.

Had about a 1800 lb payload, which we all know is bull **** just missing a leaf spring. My new one has a payload of 3870 lbs according to the door sticker. No doubt it is a safer more capable truck and I do think Ram does make a great fiver towing platform.