Test drove a Cummins last night.
Man that thing is sooo smooth. You can't hardly feel it change gears at all. Factory exhaust brake is pretty cool, didn't expect it to work as good as it does. The ride quality with the rear coils ...
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Gear ratio plays a huge role in the total braking effect and Ford's lower than 1.00:1 will certainly help at 55.
It would be interesting to see a locked in 4th gear test, even with 2/3 have 1:1 and 1 not. It would show the potential retarding power and be more indicative of braking at various speeds and conditions.
There are so many variables in trans ratios and tire sizes across the 3 that keeping the rear end ratio constant is moot, IMHO.
Not a bid for any one truck, just some observations and thoughts.
It would be interesting to see a locked in 4th gear test, even with 2/3 have 1:1 and 1 not. It would show the potential retarding power and be more indicative of braking at various speeds and conditions.
There are so many variables in trans ratios and tire sizes across the 3 that keeping the rear end ratio constant is moot, IMHO.
Not a bid for any one truck, just some observations and thoughts.
