8 spd trans

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usaf2006

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Like it? Hate it? How is it with the hemi? Thinking of trading my truck in for a 2015 express, just curious how it runs.
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I have had (ram) 99,05,10, 14 with out 8spd now 14 with 8spd and its hands down favorite truck to date. I have also owned several Suburbans and Denali's that the wife drives. The 8spd in these Rams has been around a long time and proven well.
 

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It keeps ya in the 'sweet spot', no matter how fast (or slow) you are going,,,
 

Hemi395

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The 8 speed is by far the best auto trans I've driven. I test drove a 15 with 3.21s and I was shocked how good it was. It definitely shifts a lot and the first gear feels brutal. My "6" speed will lug in 5 or 4 until you really push the throttle down. Not so with the 8 speed. Almost instantly when you push the throttle slightly it finds the perfect gear.

Also from what I have read on here tthe shifts get super smooth after it learns how you drive.

Only downside I see with it really is maintainance. The fluid is crazy expensive and the filter is built into the pan which is $275 or something crazy like that.
 

Hitman0002

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Love it... I can get up to almost 21 mpg highway with it
 

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Had the 5/6 speed in my 2013 Durango R/T and the 8 speed is hands down the winner. In fact that is the reason I bought the new Ram over competitors.
 

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Had the 5 speed in my 2010... this 8 speed is nothing short of incredible... Hemi and 8 speed, fantastic combo....
 

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Liked the 8 speed so much I traded my '12 Laramie for a '14 Laramie ..............had the '12 less than a year!

8 speed and 3.92's = :naughty:
 

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I have the eight speed with 3:92's in my Express 4x4 and I love it. Very responsive shifts smooth and gets pretty good mileage for a 4X4.
 

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loving the higher mpgs on my 14 when compared to my 12 Sport rcsb now a 14 Sport rcsb
 

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8spd is the reason i own my first dodge/ram

the hemi + 1st and 2nd gear on the 8 spd and your flying down the road
 

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If you can afford it do it.
 
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