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I dunno guys. I had two pontiacs (1994 grand am and 2004 grand prix), family has had many gm cars and minivans (cavalier, sunbird, transport, montana) and they all had terrible issues; they all (without exception) "shook", for lack of a better term. Cruising down a country road and you had a constant little shimmy which was imperceptible to many but bugged the cr@p out of me.
3 of them also developed a terrible jerking when shifting, infrequent at first but happening more and more as time went on, something about line pressure or a valve that was damaged. These were all 3 speed + overdrive trannies from the 90's to mid 2005's.
I was soooo glad to hop into my mercedes 5 speed in my Jeep GC, though it was tuned poorly (by jeep) to upshift too quickly into 3rd beyond that it was super smooth and never had issues with shaking or jerking. The tuning I could override in "manual mode" so it was not the fault of the transmission, it just needed to hang out longer in 2nd because the pentastar had no bottom end torque when it upshifted too soon in 3rd.
The ZF 8 speed is proof that it can be done right. I don't blame GM's current issues/lawsuits just on high gear count. Isn't Toyota's 10 speed better too?
And beyond that, more gears completely changes towing behaviour. I could never drop down to 4 gears again while towing, not in a gasser anyway, 8 and 10 speeds make towing with gassers quite pleasant. Diesels can get away with lower gear count as they don't need to downshift as often.
3 of them also developed a terrible jerking when shifting, infrequent at first but happening more and more as time went on, something about line pressure or a valve that was damaged. These were all 3 speed + overdrive trannies from the 90's to mid 2005's.
I was soooo glad to hop into my mercedes 5 speed in my Jeep GC, though it was tuned poorly (by jeep) to upshift too quickly into 3rd beyond that it was super smooth and never had issues with shaking or jerking. The tuning I could override in "manual mode" so it was not the fault of the transmission, it just needed to hang out longer in 2nd because the pentastar had no bottom end torque when it upshifted too soon in 3rd.
The ZF 8 speed is proof that it can be done right. I don't blame GM's current issues/lawsuits just on high gear count. Isn't Toyota's 10 speed better too?
And beyond that, more gears completely changes towing behaviour. I could never drop down to 4 gears again while towing, not in a gasser anyway, 8 and 10 speeds make towing with gassers quite pleasant. Diesels can get away with lower gear count as they don't need to downshift as often.
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Soon you guy's maybe getting a V8 Semi in the States. 770hp and 2.729foot-pound Swedish power 
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Aren't you just pi$$ed you didn't get a Pontiac Aztec before it killed the division?
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Well this isnt going to end well, maybe I shouldn't post it? Nah... Somehow my 2010 is like the swiss, neutral.
Each generation Ram 1500 has some unique features and updates. Therefore, people choose a truck for buying depending on the generation type.
You should stay away from the following model years of separate generations:
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Some Ram 1500 model years are highly reliable, while some model years are not reliable. You should stay away from unreliable model years. However, depending on the generation, Ram 1500 worst years vary.Each generation Ram 1500 has some unique features and updates. Therefore, people choose a truck for buying depending on the generation type.
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They could be better.Audi's programming on the same ZF trans is far superior to Chryslers programing
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I'm not too sure. Audi is brilliant, however my friend is having issues with his Dual Clutch.
The 8 speed ZF transmission in our Rams have their issues too. I've had a Thermal control valve fail and put water into the transmission. We done a few fluid changes and it still shudders intermittently. Right now, its clear that we need to rebuild or replace the transmission. He said for me to run it till it dies. It's been a few months now. I've done off road trails, long distance highway speeds and stuff, this thing still going on. I'm amazed.
Compare that with other transmissions with similar issues, they die within a couple of months.
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When heavy towing I am reducing the OCI going forward. I have 1 more change of PUP & LubeGard on the shelf. I'm also looking at the Castrol Edge Euro formula as well as HPL's Supercar. I used the Castrol Euro 0W40 in my Cayenne S when I had it.
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I wanted a G8 GT sooo bad. The deal killer was no stick shift (at least I couldn't find any). This car didn't have the chance it deserved IMHO, dead after only 2 years and the SS cousin just didn't it do anything for me for reasons I couldn't pin down (but also no stick).
Heavy truck V-8 diesels have been tried in the US many times in the past, and have all failed. They can make ferocious horsepower... for a little while. The only two that were worth a darn were the Mack E9 and the 3408 CAT. The 3408 was known for breaking crankshafts. Pretty much every Cummins attempt was a flop. In marine and stationary applications they all did much better. This excludes the Detroit 2-strokes, which were freaks of nature, and pretty much worked in any configuration.Soon you guy's maybe getting a V8 Semi in the States. 770hp and 2.729foot-pound Swedish power
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That's not the same transmission.The Audi programing is generally considered to be the best factory ZF programing,you need a good transmission tune on a North American 8 speed to match or beat Audi's factory programing.
The good news is you can tune the 8 speeds in the trucks and cars with-out cracking into or unlocking the pcm,as the tcm is a seperate computor from the pcm
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The V-8 diesel's downfall was emissions. I owned a Cummins VT-903. It had been hopped up, and ran with the Cats of the day with as much, or more power. I consistently got higher fuel mileage than other engines. The early non-turbo charged V-903 was a loud dog.
I also owned an 8V71 Detroit that leaked, blew out, used, a gallon of oil every 700 miles. It got 3.75 to 4.25 miles per gallon, while being passed under load by everyone.
The 6V and 8V 92 series Detroits were stout engines with improved fuel mileage, but longevity was still a problem. I consistently got 7+ mpg on a 6V92 Detroit, it just wouldn't hold up. They would spin main bearings and crack the block in doing so.
If you know the guy behind you is driving a 3408 Cat, stay out of his way so you don't get run over as he passes. Fuel mileage and longevity was an issue with them also.
The high speed legend drivers of the 1970's drove 1693 series 425 Cats and KTA 600 Cummins.
The two best engines that were made, in my opinion, were 3406E Cats and the 60 Series Detroit.
I know, off topic. Just reminiscing of times long ago..
I also owned an 8V71 Detroit that leaked, blew out, used, a gallon of oil every 700 miles. It got 3.75 to 4.25 miles per gallon, while being passed under load by everyone.
The 6V and 8V 92 series Detroits were stout engines with improved fuel mileage, but longevity was still a problem. I consistently got 7+ mpg on a 6V92 Detroit, it just wouldn't hold up. They would spin main bearings and crack the block in doing so.
If you know the guy behind you is driving a 3408 Cat, stay out of his way so you don't get run over as he passes. Fuel mileage and longevity was an issue with them also.
The high speed legend drivers of the 1970's drove 1693 series 425 Cats and KTA 600 Cummins.
The two best engines that were made, in my opinion, were 3406E Cats and the 60 Series Detroit.
I know, off topic. Just reminiscing of times long ago..
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3208? That series was a cheapo made for government truck service to win lowest-bid auctions. Wasn't it cylinder 7 that always, always overheated and seized the valves?
I was with Mobil back then, they knew better than blame the engine oil for this obvious design defect - lack of coolant flow to cylinder 7.
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Glad I traded in my 19' for my 23'
No, the 3408 was their big truck entry. I know the 3208 was scrap, along with the 9 liter Intertrashional, Detroit 8.2 Fuel Pincher, and various other V-8 medium duty junk.
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My buddy hates his new f250, and I was surprised how much this auto stop sucks, it slammed on the brakes because he drove past a bush, and twice more on a trip across town. Makes all kinds of freaking beeps and warnings he cant read. He paid 80k because he got it in Montana, it is 110 here in CA, and it's a piece of isht.
