8 spd trans

[usaf2006]

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.
Thanks

 

[CherryRed]

From what I have read, people who have owned both (5/6 speed & 8 speed) say the 8 speed is one of, if not the, most worthwhile updates the Ram 1500 trucks have received.

 

[Sitedrifter]

The 8 speed is outstanding, period!

 

[usaf2006]

Good to hear!

 

[HD4]

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.

 

[clh1220]

Best thing since sliced bread.

 

[SlowRoller]

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

 

[Hemi395]

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]

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

 

[TruckNut]

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.

 

[WadXpress]

Yeah what they all said

 

[Selcher]

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

 

[DERJ]

The crowd is right on this one - I absolutely love my 8 speed. And with 3.92 gears, it's a blast to drive.

 

[Jerry1984]

Another believer here. First ram or dodge and I love it.

 

[6.7CumminsDrvr]

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 =

 

[Ricks Ram]

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.

 

[THETANK]

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

 

[twenty14hemisphere]

the 8 speed is awesome. much win.

 

[FXCLM5]

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

 

[ST-8]

If you can afford it do it.