okif150

As I understand it and drive this daily the new trans is non sequential. No 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, more like 1 to 3 or 5 to 8 if that's what it needs to do. I think this setup is a winner.

Bryson

Ah, i haven't driven it so idk i may like it. Love the 6 speed auto in the f150's tho. Wish i had that instead of my 5 speed auto

Al Kohalic

The 3.21 at 65 mph makes sense, but still a 21 mpg combined average between city and highway is still way high from what they told me their combined average was. You are even getting better combined mileage then a 4x4 EB 3.31, but that is not a fair comparison since the 3.31 EB is rated to tow 9,200lbs and that Ram 4x4 with 3.21 is only rated for 6,450 lbs towing.

okif150

I only see it in the tach because I can't feel it as it is that smooth.in the upper OD gears Say 8 to 6 or something like that. I only see it in the tach as it only moves a couple hundred rpm. I think I am turning 1300 at 65.

Bryson

My buddies gets about 17 from what ive heard at least. Dont know his gear ratio but not bad in my opinion.

okif150

I know the tow rating is low but for me I never tow and only carry light instrument gear. So far we have all been pleased. I have had this one three weeks and just turned over 2000 miles today and its been like that from day one.

Al Kohalic

I still think you need to report that to Ram, because your combined mpg is as good as the Hemi's EPA highway mileage. This would make sense if you were talking highway mileage.

Al Kohalic

That is about the same RPM that my EB 3.15 work truck (8,600lb tow rating) is at 65 mph, but it gets 19 combined and 22-23 mpg highway with Texas 75 mph speed limit. Although being at the same RPM should not be a shocker since the .69:1 6th gear of the F150's tranpsmission is not far from the .67:1 of the Ram's 8th gear. Even the .86:1 5th gear of the F150 is not too far off from the .84:1 of the Ram's 7th gear. It is the gears in between that and 1st gear that are drastically different.

Samsonsworld

Not talking about the engine necessarily. It was the lousy ride, shoddy build materials, notorious electrical problems and complete lack of quality control that I don't like.

Al Kohalic

Yeah, putting a Viper motor in a Ram back then was like putting a 6 karat diamond on a ring made out of fake gold.