Will the new Ram 1500 diesel need an exhaust brake?
I have zero towing or hauling experience with a diesel engine and just wondered how important that kind of feature might be with this new 3 liter wonder.
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BillyW wrote:
So... Aside from that nice feature, how does engine braking compare between diesels and gassers?
With no exhaust or compression brake a gas engine will provide better engine braking because a diesel has no throttle plate. With an exhaust brake or especially a compression brake a diesel will give great engine braking. With a 1500 series truck I don't think it's an issue since you are not going to be towing 3 times the weight of the tow vehicle.
