Ram Goes to Stunning 900 lb-ft of torque
The 2016 Ram 3500 breaks the towing record previously held by the old Ram 3500 (at 30,000 pounds) by moving up to 31,210 pounds,more than two tons beyond its closest rival. To get there, Ram went from...
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mr. ed wrote:rhagfo wrote:mr. ed wrote:
My 2007 3500 RAM has far less than 900 ft/lbs torque but it handles my 30' Fiver quite well. I don't think my stock clutch could have handled any more torque than it does (clutch was replaced about 1 1/2 years ago ).
Easy fix to that issue, install a double disk clutch!
I had considered that but decided on a stock replacement because I liked the "feel" of the original clutch. Besides, I've read on other forums that some Dodge diesel owners had various problems with their after market clutches, such as being too "grabby" among other issues. I've driven stick shift vehicles for many years and have always been relatively easy on clutches.Anyway, I'm happy with the choice of clutch I opted for.
I daily drive my DD, and very seldom have an issue with it being grabby, DD Organic.
Only time the "Feel" got to me was after 10 days in Ireland driving a nice little Peugeot 1.9L diesel six speed manual 508 Mini Van, that point my clutch felt a little hard!
