5.7 HEMI eTorque vs 3.0l Hurricane

[KeithP]

I’m not one of the people you described. I actually owned two etorque equipped 1500’s, and my daughter owned one too. While I never had any issues with either of ours, my daughter was stuck without a truck for a couple months when the 48v battery modules failed a couple months after she bought it.

The driving experience wasn’t markedly different than the non-etorque we currently have. The main difference is the regenerative braking, which I never really liked. I never noticed a difference when accelerating from a stop. Etorque is supposed to smooth out shifts but I don’t notice shifts with our current truck any more than with the etorque trucks. I really don’t like start/stop systems for several reasons I won’t go into here, other than to say it will only help with fuel economy if you have lots of long-ish stop lights in your commute. In a nutshell, etorque is not a system which benefits the truck owner. I can’t believe Ram actually charged people more for it for the 2019 and 2020 models.

I’m glad you haven’t had any issues with your truck to date, and I hope you continue to have a positive experience with it. As I’ve said before, the majority of etorque owners won’t have any problems with it. But if you’re one of the unfortunate owners who does it’ll likely be a big ordeal to deal with. Maybe now that they are phasing out etorque the issue with waiting for replacement MGU’s and 48v battery modules will improve.

Sorry your daughter had the issues she had. I know she’s not alone, many others have had similar experiences.

The regen braking is the one feature of the eTorque system I actually think of as a positive, and the only feature I can say I actually notice.

The bulk of my working career has been in transportation including several years driving semis. The regen braking is akin to an engine brake so maybe that’s why I’m comfortable with it and see it as a positive. But, my next truck will not have eTorque and I’m going to be good not having the regen braking.

 

[kt4hx]

First, let me say I have never owned or driven an e-torque equipped Ram. As you can see by my signature I am driving a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, with a plain V-8. I would not classify myself as a hater since I have no experience with the system. Rather I see myself as very cautious when it comes to e-torque. When and if I replace my truck, I will only buy a hemi without e-torque. That view is certainly swayed by bad experiences that people have had, but also by my own research. Simply put, I cannot see a true value to the system in any way. I view it only as a method used to gain points with the EPA, while adding a level of complexity that gives the owner zero benefits that inrcease the potential for failure. Just my .02 worth, for better or worse.

 

[jws123]

My opinion.

The hemi IS and will always be better and last longer then the hurricane engine modern turbo engines just dont last all brands. If the parts cost to repair the MSU and battery was lowered It would not be such a big deal for rams with etorque.

By the way none of you can prove the hurricane engine lasts longer yet as none of them are 100k+ miles yet.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Why not step up to a 2500 6.4 no etorque

 

[jws123]

Why not step up to a 2500 6.4 no etorque

because driving a 2500 as a daily is like riding a bull Lol you feel every single pot hole/bump I mean if some dont mind it ya go for it.

 

[SgtLip]

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[SgtLip]

GL to you. Research that kill switch, it is passive, no tracking. I still HATE this ridiculous crap, so I wouldn't buy anything new anyhow ever.

I thought that was one of them Love Bugs. Come to find out it wasn't.

 

[RamDiver]

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New here. Can I ask what this is in reference to? Not sure where Page 93 is.
Thanks.

You're new, but the join date on your avatar indicates 09/11/2016. That's odd.
This internet stuff must be new to ya too.

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[SgtLip]

You're new, but the join date on your avatar indicates 09/11/2016. That's odd.
This internet stuff must be new to ya too.


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Thanks - it helps to know I'm losing it only in measured increments. Yah your definitely losing it. Its ok tho man. They have places for you to stay when you lose it all. They do take early reservations

www.ramforum.com

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I joined back in 2016 when I purchased my 2015 SuperBee. I tried pulling a trailer to WV and about killed myself, the truck and the trailer. The thing couldn't pull a bicycle if it wanted to. I traded it in for a Ford F-250 after 3 months of owning it. I had forgotten I joined the forum. I ordered a 2027 Tungsten this past weekend and figured I'd try to find it. Discovered my login still worked. So here I am.

 

[RamDiver]

I joined back in 2016 when I purchased my 2015 SuperBee. I tried pulling a trailer to WV and about killed myself, the truck and the trailer. The thing couldn't pull a bicycle if it wanted to. I traded it in for a Ford F-250 after 3 months of owning it. I had forgotten I joined the forum. I ordered a 2027 Tungsten this past weekend and figured I'd try to find it. Discovered my login still worked. So here I am.

Welcome back.

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[SgtLip]

Welcome back.

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Oh, I saw the snark about "internet stuff must be new to me" but considered it was from north of the border and the comedy is different in them parts.