These unreliable new diesel engines!
Apparently my 2014 Ram Cummins with almost 100k miles on it must be a unicorn in the fact that it hasn't broke down on me yet because many people here(mostly non late model diesel owners) think that n...
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Some reasons in my case why I like towing up 7-8% grades at 75 mph......
Keeps the trans in the “correct gear” with the converter locked and EGTs in check
Gives me more airflow through the radiator,inter cooler , trans cooler, etc.
Keeps the mechanical fan from kicking in (depending on ambient temps) -25 hp
Easier on the AC compressor (lower rpms) when on
You can keep the momentum going and not hold back cars behind you
I don’t think stopping is an issue up a big hill, so stopping distance is reduced.
Fuel mileage not important to me. Plus I like hearing all the mods I installed working.
Doing 45 mph up the same mountain with the fan screaming and stuck behind semis is no fun.
Keeps the trans in the “correct gear” with the converter locked and EGTs in check
Gives me more airflow through the radiator,inter cooler , trans cooler, etc.
Keeps the mechanical fan from kicking in (depending on ambient temps) -25 hp
Easier on the AC compressor (lower rpms) when on
You can keep the momentum going and not hold back cars behind you
I don’t think stopping is an issue up a big hill, so stopping distance is reduced.
Fuel mileage not important to me. Plus I like hearing all the mods I installed working.
Doing 45 mph up the same mountain with the fan screaming and stuck behind semis is no fun.
