How Good Is Ram’s ZF 8-Speed? NextGen Engineer’s Honest Take

Become a member (Support this channel):    / @thecarguyonline   NextGen ZF Powerline 8 pulse delete kit https://nextgendiesel.com/products/pr... NextGen article on 8HP problems and solutions https://nextgendiesel.com/blogs/trans... Ram’s ZF 8-speed transmission has a legendary reputation — but is it really bulletproof? In this video, I sit down with NextGen Engineer to discuss the pros and cons of the ZF 8HP and the all-new ZF Powerline 8. We dig into what makes these transmissions great, where they can fail, and what Ram owners should watch out for. If you own a Ram 1500, 2500, or you’re just a fan of ZF transmissions, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into reliability, design, and real-world performance. 00:00 Intro 00:21 Nates Powerline 8 Initial Take 03:41 Inside the Torque Converter 08:21 TCC Clutch Hub and Impeller 09:38 Stator 11:37 Valve Body Pulse Dampeners 15:55 Speed Sensor 25:44 Valves 28:06 Predicted Reliability 31:02 Predicted Mileage Problems 38:09 Unrepairability getting worse