New RAM HD 1000 lb-ft

This is from the TFL article, have seen the same info in other reports as well.

The new Cummins I6 is now 60 lbs lighter than before, according to Ram. A new cast-iron cylinder head includes new exhaust valves and springs, and new rocker arms. Pistons are redesigned and include new low-friction rings and connect to the crankshaft via newly design forged connecting rods and new bearings. An all-new exhaust manifold houses an improved variable-geometry turbocharger that can deliver up to 33 psi of boost pressure.

I doubt the power increase will be particularly noticeable, it's more bragging rights than anything. I'm more excited about the quieter engine and cabin, trailer camera option, the trailer TPMS, adaptive cruise, and of course the 1500 style interior with the 12" infotainment screen.

Wonder what the price increase will be.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The one BIGGIE IMHO that sucks is the 32 gallon tank!

the first thing that comes out is the stock tank. I'll put a titan 55 gal replacement in, with 7600# of payload I think I can carry a couple extra gallons of fuel.

back to the drawing board GM

Bionic Man wrote:
Two things that should have already been said.

This new truck is a jewel.

And.

Towing just got easier.

:B

Two things that should have already been said.

This new truck is a jewel.

And.

Towing just got easier.

Me Again wrote:
About time "all 3500's SRW and DRW" get the Aisin tranny. And manual tranny is gone!

New: Twice the learning capability on the Aisin tranny. Surprise, everyone has said the current Aisin has no learning ability? Twice zero is still zero!

news.pickuptrucks.com does say all the 3500 diesels get the Aisin:

All diesel Ram 3500s will get the electronically controlled Aisin AS69RC six-speed transmission, which we're told now has twice as much learning capability than before to deliver faster, more precise shifts under all driving conditions, loaded and unloaded. That was one of our complaints about the Ram 3500 during our 2018 One-Ton Heavy-Duty Truck Challenge.

However, tlftruck.com says an "updated" 68RFE is still being used with the "standard output" 850 ft. lb. Cummins engine. One would assume the standard output Cummins is still the base engine for the 3500. So, is the updated 68RFE only available on the 2500 Cummins? Or did news.pickuptrucks.com get it wrong?:

Next up is a standard output new 6.7L straight-six Cummins turbo-diesel. The engine has the same displacement as before, but the block is made out of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) to handle higher output and also reduce overall weight. The standard power output is 370 hp @ 2,800 rpm and 850 lb-ft of torque @ 1,700 rpm. The new standard Cummins diesel gets 50 lb-ft more torque than before. This engine is hooked up to an updated but familiar 68RFE 6-speed automatic transmission.

4x4ord wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Me Again wrote:
OK Cummins12V98, what's you going to do? We will have to go to pizza again if you get one of these!

But it now has a cp4 pump and it doesn't have this majical emissions system that the Cummins woman was blowing kisses in his ear that we've been hearing about for the last year on this forum

She said she was working on it, she said it would be a 6.7 and it is. I have not seen any mention of what the pump is but I am sure it will be JUST FINE.

Numbers speak for them selves!

Her story is kind of like the Ford guy who, when Ford was coming out with their new model in 2017, promised Ford would be the first one to hit 1000 lbft of torque.

If there is one thing that can probably be relied on...is anyone with actual inside knowledge is not spilling the beans during an impromptu forum post or plant tour. If it was that easy all the automotive journalists would just be taking the Rouge Plant tour and picking the brains of the tour host.

Me Again wrote:
Who says it is a CP4-2, maybe in the Japanese pump GM is using? Chris

No.... it's a Bosch CP4

Cummins12V98 wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:
So since Cummins increased power output by increasing boost, does than mean the engine will fall apart just like people say it will if you increase power by doing the same with a tune?

I think you know they did a lot more than that!

Virtually EVERY head gasket issue on a 6.7 Cummins is related to an aftermarket power enhancing device.

Maybe I missed it but where was Boost increase mentioned?

No it was not, it was due the drive pressure of the VGT. Notice every HD truck diesel had head gasket issues the first few years they introduced a VGT. Both the LLY and PSD 6.0L also had head gasket issues until they OE revised the stock tuning to reduce drive pressure and carbon build up failure.

I read the boost increase from another article. Also, you forget that I have a Cummins login and can view detailed parts diagrams and specifications of every Cummins engine. I am not saying that this one one did not come with parts changes since I have not been able to compare then yet, but previous power increases from 2007.5 all the way up to 2018 all had zero changes to their CPL parts yet they had multiple power increases via engine tuning which is the exact same way after market tuners are able to increase power. The only difference is that Cummins has to abide by emissions while most aftermarket tuners opt not to.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The one BIGGIE IMHO that sucks is the 32 gallon tank!

Is it that size because the DEF tank takes up some of the room that the old, 36 gal tank occupied?
If so I don't understand why they can't locate it elsewhere - like maybe behind the wheel well.
I would miss my bigger tank.

The one BIGGIE IMHO that sucks is the 32 gallon tank!