The hesitation off the line is programmed into the ECU. The pedal commander type products are only going to help a little, essentially more aggressive throttle pedal maps. It must be reflashed, and Ram will not support their trucks by releasing a normal throttle response calibration, for EPA reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes that gets us frustrated to the point of squealing tires, higher emissions from higher throttle, pedal commanders, and aftermarket ECU calibrations. Obviously, it irritates everyone that drives them and has to lose warranty (or worse in restrictive states) if they choose to fix the problem with aftermarket calibrations. I had higher hopes that the etorque could've been used for this purpose also. I would've gladly taken the whole area under the backseat to be battery if it would help get it off the line with less emissions. Missed opportunity, sad.
I got a friend who programs the GM trucks at the testing grounds. When I mentioned I was doing 2 of my GM cars, he wouldn't talk to me for 2 years! He seemed offended, but I said we simply have different objectives. You got yours EPA approved, mine drives correctly. He talks to me again, but we don't talk about this subject.
I got a friend who programs the GM trucks at the testing grounds. When I mentioned I was doing 2 of my GM cars, he wouldn't talk to me for 2 years! He seemed offended, but I said we simply have different objectives. You got yours EPA approved, mine drives correctly. He talks to me again, but we don't talk about this subject.
