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Originally Posted by JHamilton
So long story short, FCA broke some paper rules but none in real life and are still being punished? Do I have that right?
I didn't know you had those issues or I forgot. You bought into the Ecodiesel very early though, correct?
I have not driven the 10 speed yet but I didn't like the ZF paired with the Hemi. Too many gears and it felt like it was constantly hunting on the highway. I better get used to it though as that's probably what I'll be driving in 3-5 years!
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Yeah, mine is a late 2014 truck so first year but spec 2 engine supposedly. Some ECU updates that were later rolled out to all engines was what FCA released.
The ZF hunts for a bit at first, it has some shift adjustment in the programming and you can apparently get it settled in after 2-5k. I barely notice it now, although any highway hill and you'll see drop to 7, occasionally 6. But then it's a 300 rpm drop 7 to 8 so not a big deal. I could see the 10 speed acting like 3rd in your 6 speed, using some gears on the way up but not down, and vice versa.
The big reveal will be what is on the 2019 Ram. So far what I've seen hinted:
Turbo Straight 6 announcement for 2020
DI Pentastar 3.7L (310-325 hp)
6 speed retained on SLT and fleet trucks, and 8 speed haters
Return to crosshair grille (just for JHamilton)
5.7L Apache retained without mods
with a possible Sport turbo 5.7 to rival the 6.4L in output
Probable belt-driven stop-start system
Probable 48V systems throughout chassis
Possible increase in truck size (I like and want, even with the giant truck I have)
Looks like a return to the 1500 MegaCab with a 6'4 bed with fold flat seats
Increased payload to match, 6 lug trucks in all the spy photos
Possible return of up-fitter switches in 1500s