Ram 2500 6.4L 12.5K Ike Gauntlet
TFLTruck did a Ike Gauntlet tow test of a 2015 Ram 6.4L 4.10. Identical axle ratio and load (12.5K) to the 2015 Chevy 2500 they tested a few months ago. The Chevy gives up ~50hp and lb-ft. Surpris...
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The chevy probably held 2nd a bit too long not the ram.
The major problem I had with the Ram's performance is something in the computer held the truck to 4200 rpm in FIRST gear at 30 mph for most of the climb. It should have had enough power to wind out first gear but something held it steady at 4200. What is the point of making a truck that claims 410 horsepower if you can't use it for towing.
The other problem is that 2nd gear is probably a bit too tall on the ram. They really should offer a 4.56 or even a 4.88 rear end in that truck just because of the transmission ratios they have.
The major problem I had with the Ram's performance is something in the computer held the truck to 4200 rpm in FIRST gear at 30 mph for most of the climb. It should have had enough power to wind out first gear but something held it steady at 4200. What is the point of making a truck that claims 410 horsepower if you can't use it for towing.
The other problem is that 2nd gear is probably a bit too tall on the ram. They really should offer a 4.56 or even a 4.88 rear end in that truck just because of the transmission ratios they have.
