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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Me Again wrote:4x4ord wrote:
^^^Peak torque to the rear wheels at full throttle would mean the CVT would adjust to keep the engine at 2800 rpm where it makes peak hp and it still wouldn’t keep up to the Powerstroke.
I-6 vs V-8 is a race is no contest, the V-8 will win most of the time due to a shorter stroke and less rotating mass. When we bought our RAMs(three of them) it was to tow trailers not race.
The v8 has more horsepower which is why it will win a timed race. Many just prefer the drivability and feel of the torque curve the I6 delivers.
