Tag Archives: TorqueFlite 8 Transmission

Charting the Changes at Ram Trucks for 2014

December 3, 2013 | by | 3 Comments

There’s really only one constant at Ram Trucks: change. The 2013 model year saw huge change with the introduction of an all-new Ram 1500 pickup, improved from front to rear. The changes for 2014 are less exaggerated but equally important … Read More >>

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Ram Heritage: Tracing the History of the HEMI®

November 25, 2013 | by | 1 Comment

Now in its third design generation, the legendary HEMI® V8—as available in the 2014 Ram Trucks lineup—is one of the most storied engines in history. Here’s a little background.

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TorqueFlite™ 8 Leads the Field

November 21, 2013 | by | 5 Comments

Here’s a significant advance in light trucks: The Ram 1500 is the first in its class to offer an eight-speed automatic transmission—the famed TorqueFlite™ 8. The eight-speed units are standard with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, and … Read More >>

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TorqueFlite 8 Aluminum Retainer and Vane Pump – Next Items Up for Bid

August 27, 2012 | by | Leave a comment

Among all the countless parts that come together to form the new 2013 Ram 1500, there are a select few that help make this our most fuel-efficient truck to date. Two of those—the aluminum gear retainer and vane pump, both … Read More >>

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