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Can you still order 5.7 Without eTorque?
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2019REBEL
Spends too much time on here
Also noticed that the Hemi said normal and Etorque whereas the 3.6 doesn't even mention Etorque.
TimG
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I ordered a regular Hemi in mine, but when I got the build sheet from my dealer after ordering it was changed to E-Torque. Guess that's the price you pay for progress...
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I think you will be pleasantly surprised with how the E-Torque will perform. I truly believe it will be a game changer in the half-ton segment.
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Extremely unlikely
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That's a really unfair comment.
When my first 2.0L turbo Cherokee arrived the first thing my shop foreman did was take it down to the shop and go through it with his team.
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I have had a hybrid before and only specific technicians could work on it due to only them being trained and certified with the new technology. I can bet not all employees will be able to work on e-torques for awhile
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That's a completely different thought, and maybe I misunderstood. There are different levels of apprenticeship for automotive technicians, no different than plumber, electricians, etc. My first year techs are doing oil changes, PDI's, some accessory installs. They will not be opening up an engine.
Neurobit
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As far as I know, you can order with or without. I specifically did not want it. I hate start/stop...
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Same here I can’t stand it
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Read @SpeedyV great view here. RAM may have finally made a somewhat seamless start/stop system using the etorque.
https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/etorque-local-dealer.784/
https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/etorque-local-dealer.784/
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With a Belt Generator/Starter, there is no downside to drivability. There is no mechanical clunk from starter engagement. The E-torque, according to SpeedyV's test drive today, has very snappy response from engine off to acceleration. He floored it from engine off and it broke the tires lose with no noticeable lag. Time will tell as these trucks are just reaching the dealers today.
Too bad e-torque is being confused with a normal stop/start system (which I also dislike operationally), and also that it's an either or proposition:
1) E-torque is a more of a start/start system. Start moving with instant torque at ZERO rpm, then seamlessly transition to gas (bypassing the zero rpm lag of gas only)
2) e-torque start/stop is not forced on user, as it can be disabled.
So as of today the non etorque engine is available again but the off road package is not. Crap. I want to cancel my order with the etorque and order the regular hemi but I want the off-road pkg too.
Now they’re telling me the non etorque is on restriction. Holy crap. How can I double check for ordering restrictions?
Now they’re telling me the non etorque is on restriction. Holy crap. How can I double check for ordering restrictions?
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VaderRebel
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Anything that can't be disabled permanently or removed from the optional equipment is forced on the user. Having to go through the settings screen everytime you start the truck isn't disabling it. If it was optional, I would've gone with e-Torque.
