Why do you Cummins guys want more gears
I’ve heard a number of Cummins fans saying they are waiting for an 8 or 10 speed transmission before getting a new truck. Why? Does the Cummins struggle to get your trailer moving from a stop? Or are ...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Shiner you would like my combo. 100 degree weather and 6% grades nothing has ever come close to being hot.
I am not trying to throw dirt on you trans. It is an industrial workhorse meant to tow and is not known for its quick shifts. It also has a very steep 2-3 so you are not going to win any short distance drag racing battles in it. It is what it is, and it ain't what it ain't.
The other downside to all Ram HD's(including mine) is their torque converter. They are very inefficient when not locked up due to their high stall speed. You are hardly putting any power to the ground until locked. I noticed a huge difference in off-the-line performance when I changed out the stock torque converter to a 15-blade ultra-low stall that put way more power to the ground when not locked.
