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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FishOnOne wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:ShinerBock wrote:
My sources say no on the next Powerstroke being 1,000 lb-ft in the 2017.
Also, just because you increase torque at 1,700 rpm does not mean it will effect peak horsepower at 2,800 rpm. The 900 lb-ft of torque will increase the horsepower at 1,700 rpm to 291hp, but that is still not greater than the peak 385hp at 2,800 rpm.
Like what was said before, this whole "who gots the most power and tows the most" pissing contest is just about worthless to just about everyone here. If any of these diesels were not capable to tow what most owners need to while maintaining decent speeds and with power to spare then I can see the point. However, all three diesels can easily tow what most truck owners here need them to so bragging about power that you will never need or use in the real world is about as pointless as a shnit flavored lollipop. How about keeping the remaining power and capabilities while increasing fuel mileage. Do that and I will really be impressed.
RAM did increase fuel economy in 2013 and bumped the power to boot.
And I wonder why they "had" to do that! :W In addition in '12 RAM marketing was talking smack about DEF and how bad and inconvenient it was. I suppose the RAM chief engineer forget RAM 4500/5500 was already using DEF.
Here's the idiot for you viewing entertainment! RAM ANTI DEF
Notice in the above statement I used RAM marketing and RAM chief engineer! :R
Not too hard to understand you promote what you have. I can tell you my 11 had zero issues with fuel dilution or short oil change intervals. Less than .05% dilution and most oil changes were at or close to the max of 7,500 miles.
