Ram 6 vs 8 speed
all else being equal, engine, rear end ratio, what's the difference between the 6 speed and 8 speed offered by Ram as far as towing is concerned
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The 8 speed offers a larger range of returned value. Coupled with a 3:21 axle ratio, the 8 speed offers lower off the line power than the 6 speed with 3:92s. In the higher gears, you will get improve economy with lower RPMs at highway speeds.
You have the option of manually selecting a gear to optimise the towing power needed.
I tow a 7,500-pound trailer/tractor combo around town with my 2013 8 speed with 3:21 axles, never felt the need for more power. The 8 speed does a nice job of keeping the engine it is power band.
You have the option of manually selecting a gear to optimise the towing power needed.
I tow a 7,500-pound trailer/tractor combo around town with my 2013 8 speed with 3:21 axles, never felt the need for more power. The 8 speed does a nice job of keeping the engine it is power band.
