3.0 HO as an OPTION

[Pikeman_66]

Keep in mind that Stellantis killed the Hemi and Hellcat for a reason. They were getting murdered on their average fleet efficiency. Even though the Hurricane is more fuel efficient, it’s still not “good enough”. So I’m sure they’re limiting how many trucks they sell with the HO engines.

I have 2500 miles on my limited and the fuel milage with the Ho is nothing to write home about barely getting the rated amount on the sticker so far. I really think they overshot the gearing in the rear end. probably should have went with 3:55s for a nicer balance between torque and MPG. it also doesn't help when truck wont even use 8th gear until 64 miles an hour with the 3:92s.

 

[jws1982]

I have 2500 miles on my limited and the fuel milage with the Ho is nothing to write home about barely getting the rated amount on the sticker so far. I really think they overshot the gearing in the rear end. probably should have went with 3:55s for a nicer balance between torque and MPG. it also doesn't help when truck wont even use 8th gear until 64 miles an hour with the 3:92s.

Agreed on the gearing. I loved it when I saw that the SO came with the 3.55’s. It’s the best balance with the 8 speed. HO should have that by default too IMO. I’d only want the 3.92 if I was planning to put 35” or larger tires on the truck.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I have 2500 miles on my limited and the fuel milage with the Ho is nothing to write home about barely getting the rated amount on the sticker so far. I really think they overshot the gearing in the rear end. probably should have went with 3:55s for a nicer balance between torque and MPG. it also doesn't help when truck wont even use 8th gear until 64 miles an hour with the 3:92s.

If it won't shift into 8th gear until 64mph with the 3.92, it would be worse with 3.55

 

[Pikeman_66]

If it won't shift into 8th gear until 64mph with the 3.92, it would be worse with 3.55

yeah I agree with the current transmission calibration that would be correct. but with the proper calibration for 3:55s I bet it would be better. i know when I had my 8 speed in my silverado and 3:55 rears it was a nice balance and it shifted into 8th at about 54 Mph and ran about 1700 RPM and got 19 MPG to 21. basically same setup as my ram is as far as tire size and type etc.

 

[nc_beagle]

I have 2500 miles on my limited and the fuel milage with the Ho is nothing to write home about barely getting the rated amount on the sticker so far. I really think they overshot the gearing in the rear end. probably should have went with 3:55s for a nicer balance between torque and MPG. it also doesn't help when truck wont even use 8th gear until 64 miles an hour with the 3:92s.

Wow. I might be misremembering but I'm pretty sure I've seen my truck in eight gear at 35-40mph. I'll have to look next time I'm driving it. I guess it's the low end torque of the diesel?