Ask MrTruck (Ep.1) Why Limit Torque in Low Gears in Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks?

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You guys ask us a lot of questions and we want to answer them all. We don’t know a better way to do this than have our good friend – Kent “Mr Truck” Sundling – answer some of the most detailed and toughest questions that you sent in.

On the first episode of “Ask Mr Truck”, Roman Mica and Mr Truck discuss the following topics: manual transmissions in heavy duty trucks, reliability, which engine to buy, and why do manufacturers limit torque in their heavy duty diesel trucks?

Questions:

  • Considering a Ram HD with the manual transmission? What about Ram trucks reliability?
  • What about gas engines in heavy duty truck? Specifically, Ram HD with a 5.7L vs. 6.4L HEMI?
  • Why limit torque in the first several gears in HD truck with latest turbo-diesel engines, specifically Ford Super Duty?
  • What is the torque output on the 2017 Ford Super Duty 925 lb-ft or 975 lb-ft in RV versions?
  • The 2017 Ford Super Duty cab is narrower than the 2016 model. How does it feel? How come?

Get all the details and discussion here.