Has anyone taken ownership of the new eTorque equipped Ram? It seem to me they are now building the trucks but not releasing them to the owners. Guys please chime in. Ram customer service representatives on here please bring us some clarity on this issue.
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eTorque Ownership
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@RamCares will publicly ask you to PM them but then when you do so and ask questions they don't answer. Just my experience.
That why they want you to make it private so it's your word against theirs. Just acting like they want to help.Man I hope they are not perpetuating.
19llhpb
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Just saw this thread and thought I would reply, I apologize being late, I did take ownership of my e-torque Longhorn on July 17. It arrived at the dealer on July 14.
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And how is it?
19llhpb
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So far so good, I only have around 600 miles on it now. It is a very ‘peppy’ truck imo. The 3:92’s probably help with this. You can see my options on it in my signature. I have not checked mpg’s on paper. Been messin with it and experimenting too much to be accurate. At highway speeds the instrument cluster shows around 19-22 mpg, depending on exact rpm’s obviously ( mindful of the 3:92, I did post rpm’s equal to speed in another thread) I have already lifted it and am waiting on wheels and tires. I will do a review and have pics when it is finished and I get a few more miles on it. So far (knock on wood 
) I have had 0 issues with anything and absolutely love driving it!
) I have had 0 issues with anything and absolutely love driving it!
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What do you mean by PeppySo far so good, I only have around 600 miles on it now. It is a very ‘peppy’ truck imo. The 3:92’s probably help with this. You can see my options on it in my signature. I have not checked mpg’s on paper. Been messin with it and experimenting too much to be accurate. At highway speeds the instrument cluster shows around 19-22 mpg, depending on exact rpm’s obviously ( mindful of the 3:92, I did post rpm’s equal to speed in another thread) I have already lifted it and am waiting on wheels and tires. I will do a review and have pics when it is finished and I get a few more miles on it. So far (knock on wood
19llhpb
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It seems very throttle responsive. It will get up and go, especially from a stand still imo. Not a race car but quick for a truck. Now mind you, I had a 2010 Ram diesel and currently also have a 3.5 ecoboost in a Expedition so comparing to those. Put it this way, I am not disappointed in it as far as performance goes.
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My 19 ram with the 3.92 seems very responsive too so do you think its because of the 3.92 or because of your e-torque? I can't see the e-torque helping that much
19llhpb
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I am going to say the 3:92. This is my first half ton with this ‘low’ of a axle ratio. Like to have the same truck without e-torque and compare them to see if it makes a difference on anything.
19llhpb
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I will also say the e-torque seems to help with the auto start/stop. I thought I would absolutely hate this option, but honestly, it isn’t that bad. If the radio is on or if you are speaking with someone in the cab you don’t even notice it and the acceleration from engine off to on is seemless. Did compare this to my buddy’s ‘18 F-150 and he thought the Ram’s start/stop feature was more seemless as well. He absolutely hates that feature on his Ford. I normally shut mine off but the few times I didn’t the only way I noticed was by looking at the rpm gauge. Once again with the radio on. With radio off and a quiet cab obviously you know when it shuts off but it isn’t as disturbing as I thought it would be. Both the Ford and Ram systems are good if your into that but like I said, the Ram’s is a split second faster on start up then the Ford.
19llhpb
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The ac did stay on. I am not stopped long around here so the air coming out didn’t change much while stopped temp wise but I’m sure it would if you sat still for very long.
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"With the e-torque on and the AC blasting at a red light or at a stop what happens with the AC? "
Air does turn off, blower stays on. It recycles cabin air until you start moving then the air goes back on. I push the stop-start disable button when there is a lot of traffic lights or heavy traffic.
First 2 days with my new Rebel e-torque I got 12 - 14 mpg. Today (third day) I got 17.5 mpg on the freeway driving at 70 mph. Nowhere near the advertised 22 mpg but I can live with it. Might go up a bit more with more miles on the engine.
Air does turn off, blower stays on. It recycles cabin air until you start moving then the air goes back on. I push the stop-start disable button when there is a lot of traffic lights or heavy traffic.
First 2 days with my new Rebel e-torque I got 12 - 14 mpg. Today (third day) I got 17.5 mpg on the freeway driving at 70 mph. Nowhere near the advertised 22 mpg but I can live with it. Might go up a bit more with more miles on the engine.
And if the cabin air temperature can't be maintained (due to sitting at a long light or a host of other conditions), the start/stop system will restart the truck on its own (or never shut off the truck in the first place).
Not unexpected, since driving 70mph on the freeway is nowhere near how the EPA 22mpg rating is obtained. Totally different test cycles and methodologies.
Finally on the truck after sitting almost a month. Now I just hope i dont have all the problems some have experienced.
AriesRam (Ram 1500 Longhorn CC 4x4 - Black)
Date ordered: 05/12/2018
Current Status: KZ
D1 status date: 06/01/2018
Estimated delivery: 07/22/2018 - 07/26/2018
Built pending inspection: 06/27/18 06:14:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/27/18 04:15:00 PM STERLING HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY PLANT
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/29/18 01:43:00 PM MOPAR CUSTOM SHOP OPERATIONS BODY_VEND
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/29/18 08:56:00 PM DETROIT AXLE YARD OFFSITE
Production Status KZ Received 06/30/18 12:00:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 07/21/18 09:37:00 AM TOLEDO MATZINGER YARD OFFSITE
Truck Pick-Up / Yard Exit 07/23/18 08:52:00 PM TOLEDO - STICKNEY VDC (on truck to dealer)
AriesRam (Ram 1500 Longhorn CC 4x4 - Black)
Date ordered: 05/12/2018
Current Status: KZ
D1 status date: 06/01/2018
Estimated delivery: 07/22/2018 - 07/26/2018
Built pending inspection: 06/27/18 06:14:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/27/18 04:15:00 PM STERLING HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY PLANT
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/29/18 01:43:00 PM MOPAR CUSTOM SHOP OPERATIONS BODY_VEND
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/29/18 08:56:00 PM DETROIT AXLE YARD OFFSITE
Production Status KZ Received 06/30/18 12:00:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 07/21/18 09:37:00 AM TOLEDO MATZINGER YARD OFFSITE
Truck Pick-Up / Yard Exit 07/23/18 08:52:00 PM TOLEDO - STICKNEY VDC (on truck to dealer)
Knocking on wood...Finally on the truck after sitting almost a month. Now I just hope i dont have all the problems some have experienced.
AriesRam (Ram 1500 Longhorn CC 4x4 - Black)
Date ordered: 05/12/2018
Current Status: KZ
D1 status date: 06/01/2018
Estimated delivery: 07/22/2018 - 07/26/2018
Built pending inspection: 06/27/18 06:14:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/27/18 04:15:00 PM STERLING HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY PLANT
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/29/18 01:43:00 PM MOPAR CUSTOM SHOP OPERATIONS BODY_VEND
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 06/29/18 08:56:00 PM DETROIT AXLE YARD OFFSITE
Production Status KZ Received 06/30/18 12:00:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 07/21/18 09:37:00 AM TOLEDO MATZINGER YARD OFFSITE
Truck Pick-Up / Yard Exit 07/23/18 08:52:00 PM TOLEDO - STICKNEY VDC (on truck to dealer)
Jus Cruisin
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I'll be an official E-torque member later on this afternoon. Truck's in PDI and I'll pick it up in a couple of hours.
