900 ft lbs of torque

[6speed]

Was reading on the news that RAM and Cummins have upped the power ratings to 385/900 for 2016. And they have upped the GCWR to 39,100. I am waiting for the over 400/1000 that may come in couple years. Rear end goes from 12 bolts holding the ring gear to 16. Look out Ford and GM

 

[gsbrockman]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/252166-2016-900lbs-of-torque

 

[NDanecker]

Doesn't mean much if its only available while driving above 50mph and in 6th gear. LOL!

 

[Mingoglia]

Dammit, now I'm gonna feel inferior through my license plate :

#ad

 

[EGroeneveld]

Yay!! I can use it to when hauling the camper and trailer!

 

[Newsa]

Dammit, now I'm gonna feel inferior through my license plate :

#ad

Stacks! Or add a third row seat with 6 doors!

 

[Cummins12V98]

2015 LongHorn Dually for sale with a measly 865 TQ

.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

As seen in my sig below, I'm still good for a few years - and mine are REAR WHEEL numbers, not flywheel specs...

 

[mwilson]

2015 LongHorn Dually for sale with a measly 865 TQ

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865 TQ, that's like so yesterday............

 

[RustyJC]

2015 LongHorn Dually for sale with a measly 865 TQ

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I'll swap you my truck and $50 to boot.

Rusty

 

[AH64ID]

Doesn't mean much if its only available while driving above 50mph and in 6th gear. LOL!

The beautiful thing about gearing is that you don't need it at low speeds and low gears. 4th gear at 600 lb/ft of managed torque is still more than 900 lb/ft in 6th gear at the rear wheels. I would guess that full power is available in 3rd-6th, maybe 4th-6th at the very least.

So yeah I think it means a LOT even with torque management. If you want 900 lb/ft from a LD or MD drivetrain you are going to have to have torque management, it's just the simple fact of life.

I am more curious about the horsepower numbers as the '15 Cummins is lowest on hp of the big three. More torque means more hp at the most used rpms but more peak hp has more hill speed potential... before anyone says anything I am not saying we need to tow faster or that the current 6.7 is weak simply an observation on horsepower as it is a very important number as well especially since you cannot multiply hp thru gearing.

 

[rashwor]

2015 LongHorn Dually for sale with a measly 865 TQ

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RustyJC beat me to it, but I just can't see more than my '05 + 20k... you better take Rusty's offer before he rethinks it!:-laf:-laf:-laf

 

[mikeyb]

Geez people, how do you think we 5.9L owners feel??!! LOL

 

[AH64ID]

Geez people, how do you think we 5.9L owners feel??!! LOL

I feel great

~1000 lb/ft at the flywheel will do that thou..

 

[Jim W]

I found out in IL with my new camper I would need a different driver licensee if I was to get one of the newer Rams. According to the SEC of State office I would need a non-CDL class A to tow a combined GCRW of 26,001 lbs. The new Ram pick-up trucks are rated at 10,000 GVWR 3/4 ton and 11,100 for the 1 ton trucks, and my trailer is rated at GCRW 16,173 LBS. Oh will I guess I will just have to stay with my 08 for now.

Jim

 

[NIsaacs]

I feel great

~1000 lb/ft at the flywheel will do that thou..

Yup, me too, the 5.9's are not history yet!

Nick

 

[Cummins12V98]

I guess I will just have to live with it! I was Hoping for $75 Rusty!

I guess I should tow the new MS before selling just so I have something to compare the 900TQ to.

 

[photowrite]

Heck, I'm very happy with the stock HP and torque in front of my G56 on my '14 2500.

 

[Newsa]

The beautiful thing about gearing is that you don't need it at low speeds and low gears. 4th gear at 600 lb/ft of managed torque is still more than 900 lb/ft in 6th gear at the rear wheels. I would guess that full power is available in 3rd-6th, maybe 4th-6th at the very least.

So yeah I think it means a LOT even with torque management. If you want 900 lb/ft from a LD or MD drivetrain you are going to have to have torque management, it's just the simple fact of life.

I am more curious about the horsepower numbers as the '15 Cummins is lowest on hp of the big three. More torque means more hp at the most used rpms but more peak hp has more hill speed potential... before anyone says anything I am not saying we need to tow faster or that the current 6.7 is weak simply an observation on horsepower as it is a very important number as well especially since you cannot multiply hp thru gearing.

What is LD / MD drivetrain?

 

[MMeier]

Geez people, how do you think we 5.9L owners feel??!! LOL

Well, the '03 is around 550/ 1250 last time checked, and the '93 should be around 850-900 tq. I feel fine !!!!