525 miles on my QC. Initial impressions: Weak bottom end compared to potential - I expect we'll find the same low end lean condition as in the RC. Can't wait to get Roktman's VEC2 report.
Early upshifts in normal driving - I suspect this, like the low end lean condition, is emissions related though the warranty/clutch theory for the low end lean condition has merit as well.
Early WOT 1-2 shift at about 5400 RPM. I'll refine the "about" as I've only done it twice due to low miles on truck. Feels like the engine management system has the engine fall flat just before the upshift (the automatic tranny manifestation of detuning for reliability?). We may need to take a cue from the hot rod diesel guys and beef up the 48re - ATS looks like one to call. I'll report what they tell me.
I will post some g-tech runs to give a rough reference point for 0-60 and 1/4 ET if it ever quits raining here in Texas.
As an owner of a 1996 Viper - now in SCCA T-1 trim and previous owner of 3 Lightnings and a VCA Edition Ram SRT-10 I'm a bit amused by the comparisons - especially the "which one is the best truck" variety. They are different. The best one depends on what you want to accomplish.
Early upshifts in normal driving - I suspect this, like the low end lean condition, is emissions related though the warranty/clutch theory for the low end lean condition has merit as well.
Early WOT 1-2 shift at about 5400 RPM. I'll refine the "about" as I've only done it twice due to low miles on truck. Feels like the engine management system has the engine fall flat just before the upshift (the automatic tranny manifestation of detuning for reliability?). We may need to take a cue from the hot rod diesel guys and beef up the 48re - ATS looks like one to call. I'll report what they tell me.
I will post some g-tech runs to give a rough reference point for 0-60 and 1/4 ET if it ever quits raining here in Texas.
As an owner of a 1996 Viper - now in SCCA T-1 trim and previous owner of 3 Lightnings and a VCA Edition Ram SRT-10 I'm a bit amused by the comparisons - especially the "which one is the best truck" variety. They are different. The best one depends on what you want to accomplish.