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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wilber1 wrote: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.
My Ram doesn't seem to limit the torque to the wheels when it slips a tire. It applies brake to that wheel causing the other wheel with more traction to pull. I have seen it do it many times while the DW was pulling into our garage on ice and me standing by the truck. It will also make the tires chirp like wheel hop while under a WOT take off on dry pavement once it hits third gear. Believe me, it is not limiting the power by then. It is working the brakes side to side to keep the tires from braking loose.
Now, the traction control in my LS1 Trans Am would embarrass you if you for got to turn it off while trying to get some wheel. It would shut it down to an idle just as soon as the tires spun. Been there and done that one. LOL!
