2025 Ram 1500 Current Owners - Discussion, Feedback, and Problems

[Rebond]

We have more horse power and torque. Fact.

Careful, not all 5.7's are created equal.

 

[StuartV]

Careful, not all 5.7's are created equal.

Actually, all the RAM 1500 Hemis ARE created equal. Well, except maybe the TRX motor.

That is nothing like how it was created.

Do you think it's making more power than an SST HO with a Burger JB4 tuner? From what I've read the JB4 will add 100 HP to the HO, taking it to around 640...

 

[USMUSL]

One last question.

I am just GUESSING that the PWU works in such a way as to prevent activating it immediately when you lock the truck and walk away. I.e. if you lock it by pressing the button on the door and start to walk away, you are still close to the truck. But, in that case, you wouldn't want PWU to immediately turn on the greeting lights and extend the power running boards.

So, my guess is that after you lock it, it waits until it detects that the key fob has "left the building" (so to speak). THEN, after the key fob has gone away, it will reset itself internally such that PWU will activate when the key fob comes back.

On that theory, the question is: Have you tested PWU where you are confident that the key fob has gone "out of range" of the truck after you locked it?

To circle back . . . I took both FOBs with me and left in the wife's Yukon. Came back, and still nothing from the truck when I approached. The only variable, it was daylight. Confirming it should light up and extend mirrors and running boards, even if light outside?

 

[Rebond]

Actually, all the RAM 1500 Hemis ARE created equal. Well, except maybe the TRX motor.

That is nothing like how it was created.

Do you think it's making more power than an SST HO with a Burger JB4 tuner? From what I've read the JB4 will add 100 HP to the HO, taking it to around 640...

Actually 2003 to 2009 they only made 345HP. 395HP after due to VCT and intake/cylinder head redesign. The 70's hemi's were true hemispherical combustion chambers while current are only semi-hemi, but we get 16 plugs to change! Only done that about 8 times on 5 different hemi's....always fun.

Yes, it's dyno tuned to 450HP/460TQ to the wheels (stock was 295HP) but that's prior to a slightly larger pulley and tune revision. Probably closer to 480-500 now and average 18.5-19.5 mixed driving even getting on it a few times. 3.92 LSD 2wd.

Fast doesn't really matter anymore with the streets packed with traffic. Too many people distracted with their phone addictions.

 

[RamTruckMan]

To circle back . . . I took both FOBs with me and left in the wife's Yukon. Came back, and still nothing from the truck when I approached. The only variable, it was daylight. Confirming it should light up and extend mirrors and running boards, even if light outside?

Should

 

[StuartV]

To circle back . . . I took both FOBs with me and left in the wife's Yukon. Came back, and still nothing from the truck when I approached. The only variable, it was daylight. Confirming it should light up and extend mirrors and running boards, even if light outside?

Yes, the boards should extend. I think the lights come on, but I can't really tell when it's daylight out.

And that is assuming you have all 3 things in the Settings (in Uconnect/Vehicle) set correctly (as described in the Owner's Manual and posted earlier in this thread, I think).

Actually 2003 to 2009 they only made 345HP. 395HP after due to VCT and intake/cylinder head redesign. The 70's hemi's were true hemispherical combustion chambers while current are only semi-hemi, but we get 16 plugs to change! Only done that about 8 times on 5 different hemi's....always fun.

Yes, it's dyno tuned to 450HP/460TQ to the wheels (stock was 295HP) but that's prior to a slightly larger pulley and tune revision. Probably closer to 480-500 now and average 18.5-19.5 mixed driving even getting on it a few times. 3.92 LSD 2wd.

Fast doesn't really matter anymore with the streets packed with traffic. Too many people distracted with their phone addictions.

Actually, I was just talking about current production Hemis (meaning, last year and next year, but, really, anything from '09 on). And ACTUALLY, I was really only making the point that yours is not as it was "created". If we're talking about as they were created, the post you were replying too was totally correct.

And, really, it was just intended as a joke, based off you saying "not all Hemis are created equal" and then showing yours, which is not how your Hemi was created. You shoulda just posted a pic of a TRX engine bay.

 

[LOWRMPG]

Actually 2003 to 2009 they only made 345HP. 395HP after due to VCT and intake/cylinder head redesign. The 70's hemi's were true hemispherical combustion chambers while current are only semi-hemi, but we get 16 plugs to change! Only done that about 8 times on 5 different hemi's....always fun.

Yes, it's dyno tuned to 450HP/460TQ to the wheels (stock was 295HP) but that's prior to a slightly larger pulley and tune revision. Probably closer to 480-500 now and average 18.5-19.5 mixed driving even getting on it a few times. 3.92 LSD 2wd.

Fast doesn't really matter anymore with the streets packed with traffic. Too many people distracted with their phone addictions.

Speaking of dyno numbers, these are nuts for a factory truck..

dyno recording 461.2 horsepower and 484.1 lb-ft at the wheels

2025 Ram 1500 RHO Stock Dyno Test Highlights Impressive Performance Potential

The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO delivers robust dyno numbers, showcasing the power of its high-output Hurricane engine and off-road versatility.

www.motorious.com

 

[dgrinstead44]

Quick question for you all... We are all aware that Stellantis is bringing back the Hemi in 2026... my question is this, do you think they are returning to the older style CAN Buss connectors (sorry if this description is incorrect, but I think you know what I mean) of the pre 2025 or are they going to keep this new crazy electrical scheme that is causing all the heart ache? I do not think the Hurricane is the cause of most of our issues, I think it boils down to all the CAN connections being stitched together... any thoughts?

 

[RamTruckMan]

Quick question for you all... We are all aware that Stellantis is bringing back the Hemi in 2026... my question is this, do you think they are returning to the older style CAN Buss connectors (sorry if this description is incorrect, but I think you know what I mean) of the pre 2025 or are they going to keep this new crazy electrical scheme that is causing all the heart ache? I do not think the Hurricane is the cause of most of our issues, I think it boils down to all the CAN connections being stitched together... any thoughts?

I would guess not.
Swapping the mechanicals is easier than redoing the CAN bus architecture.
I imagine it’ll be the same updated 2025 (styling and software) with the etorque Hemi. Just needs different PCM/TCM software.

 

[Ramboy13]

Quick question for you all... We are all aware that Stellantis is bringing back the Hemi in 2026... my question is this, do you think they are returning to the older style CAN Buss connectors (sorry if this description is incorrect, but I think you know what I mean) of the pre 2025 or are they going to keep this new crazy electrical scheme that is causing all the heart ache? I do not think the Hurricane is the cause of most of our issues, I think it boils down to all the CAN connections being stitched together... any thoughts?

@Jimmy07 would be very good for input on this.
My totally uneducated guess would be they would keep the new Atlantis architecture, and modify interface modules as needed.

 

[dgrinstead44]

@Jimmy07 would be very good for input on this.
My totally uneducated guess would be they would keep the new Atlantis architecture, and modify interface modules as needed.

So we will all be in the same boat Hemi or Hurricane come 2026 with all the electrical issues moving forward.

 

[Ramboy13]

So we will all be in the same boat Hemi or Hurricane come 2026 with all the electrical issues moving forward.

That would be my guess - unfortunately. I can't imagine a business model that maintains two architectures if they don't need to.

 

[RamTruckMan]

That would be my guess - unfortunately. I can't imagine a business model that maintains two architectures if they don't need to.

I agree, I don’t think it’ll be like the 1500 DT and 1500 classic scenario. 95% same truck, parts and assembly

 

[Maddoggin]

My dealer did come with a free lifetime powertrain warranty. Just need to take it to approved places for work.

i have a 2025 rebel that has 6 years warranty or 100,000 miles whichever comes first with lifetime oil changes!

 

[StuartV]

Quick question for you all... We are all aware that Stellantis is bringing back the Hemi in 2026... my question is this, do you think they are returning to the older style CAN Buss connectors (sorry if this description is incorrect, but I think you know what I mean) of the pre 2025 or are they going to keep this new crazy electrical scheme that is causing all the heart ache? I do not think the Hurricane is the cause of most of our issues, I think it boils down to all the CAN connections being stitched together... any thoughts?

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere or saw a video clip where they specifically mentioned having to change the Hemi (meaning, the electronics, not the actual engine) to work with the new bus architecture.

 

[Ramboy13]

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere or saw a video clip where they specifically mentioned having to change the Hemi (meaning, the electronics, not the actual engine) to work with the new

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere or saw a video clip where they specifically mentioned having to change the Hemi (meaning, the electronics, not the actual engine) to work with the new bus architecture.

I think this is where the engineers said it would take over a year, and Kuniskis pushed, and they did it in 6 months or something much less than planned (which *might* be cause for concern).

 

[kt4hx]

I agree, I don’t think it’ll be like the 1500 DT and 1500 classic scenario. 95% same truck, parts and assembly

That is my understanding as well. They worked out how to interface the Hemi with the Atlantis electrical platform. Since the majority of issues with the 25's seem to be related to the Atlantis platform rather than the actual engine, then it would stand to reason that would carry over to the 26 Hemi trucks as well. Hopefully they are or will be working to address the shortcomings of the electrical side to make that portion of the build more reliable.

 

[Ramboy13]

That is my understanding as well. They worked out how to interface the Hemi with the Atlantis electrical platform. Since the majority of issues with the 25's seem to be related to the Atlantis platform rather than the actual engine, then it would stand to reason that would carry over to the 26 Hemi trucks as well. Hopefully they are or will be working to address the shortcomings of the electrical side to make that portion of the build more reliable.

And the plus side to this is that they're working on one set of issues, and when solved, it helps everyone regardless of which power plant they have.

 

[RamTruckMan]

And the plus side to this is that they're working on one set of issues, and when solved, it helps everyone regardless of which power plant they have.

Yeah, but…unless the fix is something that can be fixed OTA… they’re only gonna issue a TSB (which the major population is unaware of, yes, we’re geeks) and it’ll only get fixed if A. A person go to the dealership and B. The dealer is competent enough to look it up.

 

[Peterhenric]

Actually, all the RAM 1500 Hemis ARE created equal. Well, except maybe the TRX motor.

That is nothing like how it was created.

Do you think it's making more power than an SST HO with a Burger JB4 tuner? From what I've read the JB4 will add 100 HP to the HO, taking it to around 640...

In regards to the power increases, that’s running E85 fuel. Power gains for 91 octane are much more modest. Having said that, I bought said tuner and it is noticeably peppier in everyday driving. I have no plans to run 93, e30, or e85 to really take advantage of the tuner.