Flash update, 400hp

[Webbo]

I can confirm the drivers gauge cluster shows proper HP. I did a light pull and shifted at 5k rpm and it was approaching 530hp before shifting, while the big screen showed around 395hp. Just think the system needs an update. From what I hear there’s an update coming next month? The torque is very close on both tho.

 

[RHOfan]

Wow that's crazy if they actually did that and the truck is no longer getting the full 540hp and correct mapping. Id be canceling my order and will buy a lightly used trx for me. Hope they get some definitive answers because I'd prefer an RHO but not an rho lite.

Have you driven an HO Hurricane equipped Ram?

If you are accustomed to the more “relaxed vibe” of a V8 engine, get the TRX.

If you have to have brand-new and/or don’t mind a higher revving engine (it’s only 3L, as opposed to 6.2L), the RHO is comfortable, capable & loaded with useful features.

 

[RHOfan]

I can confirm the drivers gauge cluster shows proper HP. I did a light pull and shifted at 5k rpm and it was approaching 530hp before shifting, while the big screen showed around 395hp. Just think the system needs an update. From what I hear there’s an update coming next month? The torque is very close on both tho.

Thanks!

I think monthly software updates are going to be the “norm” for the foreseeable future.

 

[itsmekylep]

I have not went on a long trip of over 100 miles on the freeway yet but expect when I do it will get about 21 to 22. I'm happy with that if it does, considering I never cared about the MPG when I bought it or any of the other Rams I have had. But today I hit 104mph on a back 4 lane road and that was it.....the governor kicked in and just sat there. What a crap thin g to do to us buying these high-priced HO output motors to be limited to 104 MPH!! That just sucks!! Not like I run over a 100 mph all the time or even very frequently, but if I want to..... Some dweeb at FCA has no right to limit my speed of what they think it should be.

I just did a 1500 mile trip. 13.7 mph is the best it will do. That was 90% freeway ranging from 60mph and 80mph

 

[itsmekylep]

Keep in mind I bought the Tungsten at the last minute and not the RHO and I agree with your opinion still. Maybe they Limited the Tungsten to 104 MPH and the RHO to 118 MPH? Either way, it's BS because we should not have limit set on HO Trims or any Trims in my opinion. My Hell cat has no Limit as far as 143MPH with me letting off it one time since I have had it, 2021.

RHO is 118 and other trims are 104

 

[Webbo]

Keep in mind I bought the Tungsten at the last minute and not the RHO and I agree with your opinion still. Maybe they Limited the Tungsten to 104 MPH and the RHO to 118 MPH? Either way, it's BS because we should not have limit set on HO Trims or any Trims in my opinion. My Hell cat has no Limit as far as 143MPH with me letting off it one time since I have had it, 2021.

Are comparing a Hellcat sedan to the RHO for mph? The RHO has limit purely because of the 35” tires.. it’s not “BS” at all, it’s the tires rating.

 

[Myers1981]

Have you driven an HO Hurricane equipped Ram?

If you are accustomed to the more “relaxed vibe” of a V8 engine, get the TRX.

If you have to have brand-new and/or don’t mind a higher revving engine (it’s only 3L, as opposed to 6.2L), the RHO is comfortable, capable & loaded with useful features.

I haven't but I've had many other performance vehicles from v8 to twin turbos and I always prefer the turbos. Nothing like a nice cruise in a turbo car in a crisp fall day.

I want the rho for better fuel range and I just sold my wrangler 392. Sick of the sound and want something smoother and more refined. Getting older lol anyway the RHO if it works as advertised 540hp 118 top speed and overall a badass truck is perfect for my needs. Just hope either A all this bullshit gets sorted out by the factory or B the aftermarket catches up and we get some great shops that know how to modify and work on this platform. I plan to keep the next truck purchase long term.

 

[BLKRHO2169]

How many of you have had SW updates? Ive had zero since I got it in April. Not that I think any are needed, but just curious. About to turn 7k miles in a few days and truck is stronger than ever. Hitting peak HP and TQ on WOT pulls as advertised. Same with advertised Top speed. 118 in the blink of an eye. No issues here, so im with all that are being limited to less mph, and maybe reduced power. Id be pissed... Hope it gets resolved. Super odd.

 

[Mikey Swift]

How many of you have had SW updates? Ive had zero since I got it in April. Not that I think any are needed, but just curious. About to turn 7k miles in a few days and truck is stronger than ever. Hitting peak HP and TQ on WOT pulls as advertised. Same with advertised Top speed. 118 in the blink of an eye. No issues here, so im with all that are being limited to less mph, and maybe reduced power. Id be pissed... Hope ot gets resolved. Super odd.

Same.

 

[10/4]

Same.

I had sw updated in May. Noticed the hp would only show 400 hp max on uconnect screen, but shows 540 hp when I monitor it on my dash. I am not limited to 98 mph mentioned. Truck runs strong and seems fast to me. No real problems here.

 

[yoda33073]

“user error?!” I would say “trial
And error” with the shift issue. I leveled my truck, damn near immediately figured out it was self inflicted, found a solution, then helped others.

What happened when you leveled your truck? Did you mention it somewhere else in the post?

 

[itsmekylep]

What happened when you leveled your truck? Did you mention it somewhere else in the post?

These trucks won’t shift from 1st to 2nd on a WOT pull from a dead stop, when leveled with a 2” or taller kit.

 

[Myers1981]

These trucks won’t shift from 1st to 2nd on a WOT pull from a dead stop, when leveled with a 2” or taller kit.

Why what's stopping it?

 

[itsmekylep]

Why what's stopping it?

Something with the front ride height sensors. It doesn’t like it. Zona motorsports fan’s up a shorter sensor link that goes from the UCA to the sensor itself that fixed the issue for all of us.

 

[Ed17]

FWIW. I contacted my local dealership and they said the issue we are experiencing is probably the same as the TRX, we are locked out of full power until about 5K miles.
If that is the case, 5 K seems like it is going to be a few months away. I’m only at 2K.

Now I’ll give you something else to laugh about, go to your fuel economy screen above the steering wheel click over two spots and watch the horsepower gauge and now compare to the horsepower and torque gauge on the radio screen. I did see 500 hp on the screen above the steering wheel, but only just above 390 on the radio screen. If I get a minute on lunch, I’ll take a picture of the gauge.

 

[408cuda]

Now I’ll give you something else to laugh about, go to your fuel economy screen above the steering wheel click over two spots and watch the horsepower gauge and now compare to the horsepower and torque gauge on the radio screen. I did see 500 hp on the screen above the steering wheel, but only just above 390 on the radio screen. If I get a minute on lunch, I’ll take a picture of the gauge.

Same here. Found the hp gauge above steering wheel and it shows full 540 hp. Uconnect shows just shy of 400. Truck feels plenty fast, I think Uconnect screen is just wrong.

 

[RHOfan]

Same here. Found the hp gauge above steering wheel and it shows full 540 hp. Uconnect shows just shy of 400. Truck feels plenty fast, I think Uconnect screen is just wrong.

I’ll let you know once my dealer gets more information from Ram engineering.

If it’s just a software f-up & no actual impact to engine output, they still need to fix it.

 

[frogjbm]

Same here. Found the hp gauge above steering wheel and it shows full 540 hp. Uconnect shows just shy of 400. Truck feels plenty fast, I think Uconnect screen is just wrong.

Yup same here, oh man, where did RAM Engineers get their degree from, Devry? Lol

 

[Ed17]

FWIW. I contacted my local dealership and they said the issue we are experiencing is probably the same as the TRX, we are locked out of full power until about 5K miles.
If that is the case, 5 K seems like it is going to be a few months away. I’m only at 2K.

As promised here is a video and photo.
I’m curious what my G-TECH would show.

 

[ramdaddy]

I went out and did another test run, was able to get down to 5.6 0-60 and boost was up to 28psi. The HP still only reached around 400 on the chart, I’m guessing it’s still making the power just a glitch in the matrix causing it to not show accurately.

Are you getting your 0-60 times using the truck's computer? If so, try a Dragy to validate. I say that because if the software display problem is systemic, maybe the hp and 60 time numbers show they way they do because one assumes its value based upon the other.