Will the new Ram 1500 diesel need an exhaust brake?

I am still wayne_tw wrote:

broark01 wrote:
Yes, get an exhaust brake, a tuner, EGR/DPF delete kits and maybe a water/methanol injector too. Replace the stock air intake with an aftermarket, also the exhaust tubing diamater will need to be increased. Eventually you will want to replace the injectors with high flow versions, lift pumps with higher volume version and the turbo with more turbo...

This is about the worst advice you can give. Ruin the engine, void the warranty, destroy resale value, kill reliability, and eliminate almost everyone from doing service on it. Why not paint it purple with green polk-a-dots, too. It is already ruined!

Yep, it is called sarcasm since the truck/option does NOT even exist. Kind of like asking if fairies were real, would they need wings.

Hammerhead wrote:
Other than saving wear on the brake pads is the only other advantage to an exhaust brake just the ability to provide braking power on long downhill grade when simply downshifting isn't enough to otherwise keep you from riding the brake pedal all the way down the hill?

Pretty big advantages I think. Brakes work great at the top of the hill, using an EB makes sure they will still work great when you get to the bottom. They will also help the engine warm up faster from a cold start.

Dang it I can't find IB516 thread about his 5.9 CTD 3500 coming down the Teton pass :W I'm betting his RV still smells like burnt brakes :B
Up until about 06 or so exhaust brakes were not common on pickups, especially with a automatic. Jump to 2011 and they are pretty much standard equipment across the board. Not sure about this new engine needing it, but it certainly would make for a less stressing drive.

Hammerhead wrote:
Other than saving wear on the brake pads is the only other advantage to an exhaust brake just the ability to provide braking power on long downhill grade when simply downshifting isn't enough to otherwise keep you from riding the brake pedal all the way down the hill?

Definitely cuts brake wear. No brake fading on hills is the most important part. With an exhaust brake, most downhills can be taken a gear or two higher, and you still won't need to use your foot brake. An exhaust brake is worth the money if you tow or not with a diesel pickup.

Other than saving wear on the brake pads is the only other advantage to an exhaust brake just the ability to provide braking power on long downhill grade when simply downshifting isn't enough to otherwise keep you from riding the brake pedal all the way down the hill?

Any indication of payload options?

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.

It will have a Garrett turbo, so bets are off that it will. Even if it did, don't count on it working.

Though I wish I was, I'm not in the market currently. Just wanted to start the conversation and was curious about your input. I personally doubt it will ever be an option, unless this new model is wildly successful and the consumers demands it.

So... Aside from that nice feature, how does engine braking compare between diesels and gassers? Especially when we are talking about something this small!

There goes the secret :R

Don