Ram Goes to Stunning 900 lb-ft of torque
The 2016 Ram 3500 breaks the towing record previously held by the old Ram 3500 (at 30,000 pounds) by moving up to 31,210 pounds,more than two tons beyond its closest rival. To get there, Ram went from...
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ShinerBock wrote:wilber1 wrote:
How exactly does traction control work then if it doesn't do it by managing torque?
My face....
when I read this post. Followed by a head shake.
Well don't hurt yourself.
Wheel spin is caused by excess torque at the wheel and traction control works to manage that torque. If you look at RobertRyan's post, three of the methods used involve reducing engine output and the other BS's the differential into transferring torque to another wheel.
Whether it is used to limit wheel spin or prevent parts from breaking, it is still torque management.
