Listen to this! 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Exhaust Note w/Engineer Explanation

[@jordanaraujo2579]

Well, it's better than nothing or fake engine noises. Although I just bought a 2024 ram with a hemi and cold starting that thing in the morning, it brings a smile to my face like no other vehicle I've ever owned.

[@jonmeek3879]

Both of the interviews you have done with this engineer have been excellent

[@daveallen7767]

Tim talked & mumbled too much - barely let the engr. talk

[@Johnny_Bee]

@@daveallen7767yup, 5 min interview with interruptions it’s 15min

[@scarroll625]

13:20 the sound of Stellantis killing the Ram brand

[@TedHawk]

Love my TRX. It is a visceral experience of acceleration, supercharger whine, and sweet exhaust notes. RHO? Never.

[@scarroll625]

@ I couldn’t agree more brother. I’ll never sell my TRX.

[@gabrielchristopher9625]

It’s a really cool truck and I’m sure it drives great. But that exhaust note is a let down compared to a Hemi.

[@RossMalagarie]

compared to ANY V8, but a 4 and a 6 can NEVER sound better than a V8.

[@bobbygallahorn1702]

Neutered TRX

[@mike_johnson87]

Stop comparing it to a V8 it's not. For what it actually is, it sounds pretty good.

[@Den-ml7zg]

sounds like a Honda civic with a cheap muffler. Nice truck though.

[@Letsberealish]

The HEMI is outdated. There is so much more to engines than just the exhaust note 😂

[@cjherrera79]

Exhaust sound at 13:20. You’re welcome!

[@POINTMANDDT]

The sound of that RHO just increase the value of my 2024 TRX :)

[@RJ_100]

The sound of a TRX increased the value of my V10 Lamborghini :)

[@POINTMANDDT]

The 0-60 of the Lamborghini increased the value of my Tesla Plaid ;p checkmate good game!

[@bigvilly27]

😂😂😂

[@RJ_100]

@@POINTMANDDT I’ll take my Lamborghini over a Tesla anyday of the week 😂😂. Track performance, handling, excellent brakes, sound, build quality, protege, etc., etc. > over 0-60 times ALWAYS. Checkmate buddy 😁

[@POINTMANDDT]

Tesla Roadster on order! Check mate..mate! 0-60 in 1 sec, would make Lambs owners look like Nissan Sentra Owners lmao good game man ;)

[@turdferguson2839]

13:20 sounds like a 16 year old put a fart can muffler on his moms 2004 honda accord

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

You beat me to it. With that said, I think my 2017 Honda Accord V6 touring's 3.5L V6 sounds better than this truck's V6. Seriously, WTF is he bragging about?!

[@Lilseandon]

This is EXACTLY what it sounds like.. guess imma have to get a 2025 limited instead of this

[@Enchanted3DPrints]

Yep. sounds like every lowered honda civic in my city lol

[@qbanlink25]

good to know I won't have to compete for one with any of you all for one then, glad to hear it, feel free to criticize the sound as you see my tailgate leaving you behind.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@qbanlink25 Leaving me behind where? My V8 does just fine. Better yet I didn't pay $90,000 for it and actually paid half that in 2021.

[@NissanPRO4X]

Sounds like a Honda after a pepboys visit.

[@MrSixxshooter]

This RHO looks really great . Very interesting.

[@tmjeff1220]

I believe this truck is underrated @540hp. Judging by the intake and exhaust system more like 550hp

[@MADMAX353]

Think I had a lawn mower in the 70's that sounded like that.

[@qbanlink25]

go ride around in one them lawn mowers bud, don't buy this

[@MADMAX353]

@@qbanlink25 already have my TRX bud.....a real one.

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

Sounds like a B58/S58. I like it!

[@treborheminway3814]

I kinda like it. I'll bet it sounds better in person. Good interview. This guy seems cool.

[@atg1338]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tom58792]

It is a good straight 6 same goes for GMs3.0 inline straight 6 diesel Tim I like the sound..

[@DirtE30]

I think it sounds great as a big I6 enthusiast! And that thing HAULS!

[@shawno9564]

RIP Hemi they did you dirty

[@leedanielson7452]

@@shawno9564 Very dirty!!!

[@lilpeppa117G]

The govt did that evs are the feature

[@christopherjb274]

​@lilpeppa117G not even Ford said they will continue to make and sell v8s. Gm just invested 1 billion into a next generation of v8s. So v8s will be around for a long time. Carlos Tavares and Stelllantis higher management just does not understand the American Market. They treat Ram and Jeep as cash cows and suck up the $ and use that money to prop up the company but does not spend that money to reinvest and innovate new products for Ram and Jeep and Dodge. You are witnessing the results now unfortunately

[@user-ij8ys5ru8r]

No they didnt, times change

[@briandonald]

@@lilpeppa117G Can't blame the Govt for them getting rid of the Hemi. Ford and GM still offer V8 options.

[@Michaelpruis]

Have one on order, sounds good enough for me

[@billy360smallblock]

Just what I thought. That's the sound of a truck that 95% of people can't really afford.

[@leedanielson7452]

The sound is questionable at best.......

[@jmc6000]

So free revving its farts like a BMW and on accel it sounds just like a Ecoboost Raptor, Got IT!

[@lafosh7234]

I appreciate a good sounding M3 bmw actual..all we know and appreciate in the US is V8’s which isn’t bad but a lot of people in the car community can appreciate a good sounding performance car

[@DavidJosephBoth]

I love the sound of an inline 6. Also a v8

[@Fishonone]

Sounds like it's farting in a trash can

[@qbanlink25]

good, don't buy one then

[@POINTMANDDT]

@@qbanlink25that comment sounds very butt hurt :) Did you buy the RHO? lol

[@krusher547]

Curious if you might be disappointed in the EPA numbers put on the RHO? I thought it might be a few mpg higher than 14/15/16

[@jasongentry7625]

I’m keeping my 2021 TRX. RHO is d balled

[@tmoni11]

Sounds good on throttle

[@dropshot5371]

Takes me back to the 60's. Same sound as my 235ci with split manifold chevy pickup. Didn't sound that great back then either.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I had a 235ci in my 62 and I couldn’t disagree more. I heard both the RHO and the 235ci in person so…

[@paulehlers2225]

It sounds a lot like old chevy straight sixes that we would split the exhaust manifolds on for dual exhaust with decent sounding mufflers. If you had the money back, then you would buy yourself a set of Fenton exhaust manifolds with a two-carb set-up for the whole package. I kind of like the sound of the RHO but what really caught my eye was how quick the truck got off the line & was gone.

[@PrzemyslawSliwinski]

5:42 - does it also go to zero in the flat-sixes? BTW, why is it harder for V8s to satisfy emissions regulations?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Two reasons: more C02 per mile and some countries measure emissions by cylinders. Ram tried cylinder deactivation for years and still didn’t hit their targets for a global engine.

[@sammy10001]

Thanks Tim

[@tdogg2029]

Loved the take off, like a rocket.

[@fantasticmike946]

What happened to LEDs on higher trim? Is the rear taillights halogens?

[@FakePersonna]

Finally! Thank you.

[@charlesmarshall2697]

There will be thousands of these lemons in the repo lots!

[@chancehallas9370]

Sound starts at 13:25 , sounds better then an Ev. But not great .

[@WarKlutch]

Sounds better than most straight piped trucks you hear on the road

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

😂 I would've bought him dinner if he kicked up a faceful of mud.

[@BOlek-j6q]

Just glad I got the 5.7.

[@urbainouestconstruction]

Nah man, you can't beat the sound of the 5.7. Love the look though.

[@Link-we8so]

Kinda sounds like a supra maybe a bmw? It's not necessarily a TRX... But I guess better than an ev

[@mike_johnson87]

It's called RHO, not TRX!🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Link-we8so]

@@mike_johnson87 Yeah. What's it replacing?

[@mike_johnson87]

@@Link-we8so It's not replacing the TRX.

[@Link-we8so]

@@mike_johnson87 Ok I disagree. In fairness if it doesn't sell like they hope the TRX will probably make a return.

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

This gonna be the ultimate troll when the “only like the sound of a V8” guys get passed by the 6 banger and are forced to hear it 😂

[@briandonald]

It's not passing a TRX.

[@lafosh7234]

@@briandonaldthe average hemi owner ain’t driving a freaking top of the line TRX pickup

[@Wagon7]

Until it looses a turbo. These will be more problematic than the Hemi for sure. Especially if they are used as a truck.

[@samtracy751]

Thought the exhaust h connect was to combat reversion?

[@JoelDean-f9n]

Sounds ok definitely better than a V6

[@jmc6000]

not even close

[@anotherbrickinthewall1700]

Back to the drawing board.....

[@mikebianculli2614]

Tim I know you’ve test drove a few other trucks how do you compare this RHO, rebel X to the Gmc AT4X, The Ford raptors are ridiculous in price here in California. They’re over $100,000. Nice down payment on a home if I want to 12 x 12. lol

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

More fun that GMC AT4X. Think of it this way. Play in the desert - Ram TRX or Ford Raptor. Working in the mountains - GMC.

[@Enchanted3DPrints]

Hurricane engines already having a multitude of issues including electrical issues, overheating and misfires to name a few. Yay Ram. I was excited for it but seems Ill be hanging onto my 19 Tundra for a while longer

[@909Kodak]

Okay how can we get rid of those annoying “berbals” do we rip the bandaids off? Do we cover them with a wide band clamp? Or is it the valves in front of the muffler? Do we unplug it.? Block it off? Leave it open? How can we make it sound as good as the non RHO HO Hurricane? I have one on order. Ordered May 10th. Fortunately, when he’s not revving it in park and it is actually under a load like an adult would drive it. It sounds a little better.

[@mikebianculli2614]

Tim one more , question for you what about the Dodge rebel X have you been able to test drive one of those it’s supposed to be the little brother to the vehicle that you are demonstrating right now just a little bit cheaper from what I understand. I don’t know what features are different between the two I know that the Gmc AT4X has under cameras mounted to the chassis, the Dodge put that in their vehicles in the RHO and if you have anything to add to the rebel X really appreciate it. Try talking to a dealership down here. They wanted me to put in an order with site unseen and say don’t have them I’ve had several Dodgers. My last one was in 2019 during the heavy gas issues and downgraded to a GMC Denali which of the time was a great deal but I’m regretting it I have room in my life for one more truck and I wanted to be. A good one

[@fasttoyo]

i love turbo sixes, especially inlines. i've owned a few of them. but, this really sounds bad. even with a H pipe it still just sounds like two 3 cylinders slightly out of phase. all of the best sounding inline sixes run a single exhaust, for a reason.

[@austinklausen6700]

Everything that isn't huge displacement V8/10/12 sounds terrible on camera. Hopeful the in person sound is much better, typically it is.

[@mikebianculli2614]

Hey Tim, I can’t wait for the trucks to start getting shipped out to dealerships right here in Concord California and there is none of the RHO It is a good looking truck and actually it’s driving me more towards it but to be honest that six cylinder exhaust sound does a little somewhere between a Honda and a Subaru taking off I will probably be easy to get used to. Do you know the ship date yet

[@smittysmitty481]

The Super Charged v8 HellCat engine note is way better!!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

And? They don't build that anymore.

[@smittysmitty481]

@@Pickuptrucktalk that’s why my heart is broken & I will look at Ford & Chevy, who still option V8’s when buying my next truck

[@joshuaills9832]

Ah the sound of inefficiency. Airliner engines used to have a way better note until they went high-bypass.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@smittysmitty481 for now. The list is getting shorter by the day. Such better performance.

[@garysarratt1]

Duh

[@DJ2226]

I'd love to hear this without any sort of crossover, completely true dualed. It sounds really good on the old Mustangs with the inline 6. Combination of V8 rumble with the sound of a Cummins on acceleration. I think they did that with the Challenger they demoed on the dragstrip that one time, because it seemed to have a similar type of rumble to the old true dual Mustangs compared to these Rams.

[@JJJ5.7]

@tim balance plus many inline 6s have a longer stroke than the v6s since you mentioned drivability.

[@fredbuchanan2560]

Tim - Is the air filter dry, or oiled?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Dry.

[@Javenjerrel]

All i wanna know is can this sound be altered or changed. To make it sounds deeper

[@markthees5650]

The truck is bad to the bone, it’s awesome in my opinion ( but I personally don’t like that exhaust sound).

[@itzmillertyme]

Still waiting to hear the 2025 1500 with GT package (hurricane engine) exhaust compared to the 2024 or older 1500 GT package with Hemi e-torque

[@budblack3588]

Ha! oui oui zats the sound we are looking for! It sounds just like a Peugeot!

[@sleeeper88]

Sounds like a ratted out honda civic

[@-_-saucynocap2427]

Wow sounds like this engineer and team worked hard to tune the sound to get the best possible sound out of the engine, but honestly the sound is still a let down compared to the intimidating looks of the RHO. Beautiful truck… The sound reminds me of a tuned Japanese sedan. But it’s a heck of a lot better than the other SST 1500’s which have an exhaust note of a bag of broken sewing machines.

[@cypal]

they need to put that exhaust setup on the non RHOs, though it still sounds like a inline engine with a turbo.

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Nice looking truck but did they fix the rust issue .I like the look and the interior design is killer let’s see how many issues they have with the first year

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Fix what rust issue?

[@Hundert1]

I don't care one bit about the sounds. I want as quiet as possible. However i do want a top quality and very powerful machine. Thank you and Happy Christmas Season🌲🕊🕯🎅🎶

[@austinklausen6700]

Need to hear it on launch control 😍

[@LWRC]

Amazing to see Ram spend so much energy in tuning the exhaust. You know all that will be out the window when the owner puts some $99.99 aftermarket exhaust system on ! ! !

[@mrt3206]

I was actually expecting way more😅 it’s hilarious Ram is trying to sell people on this being able to compete with the sound of the Hemi but this truck actually sounds terrible💀 I would rather have it be an exhaust that is as quiet as possible then listen to whatever noise that is that they are trying to sell people on

[@RJ_100]

Clearly you don’t know how to pay attention. The engineer stated he prefers the sound of a V8. So how are they “trying to sell people on this being able to compete with the sound of a hemi”? LMAO. This is a performance, high-end truck so obviously they’re going to try to make it atleast sound somewhat aggressive. However, it’s never going to sound like a hemi, duh. Smh slow people stay getting mad because they aren’t smart enough to have REASONABLE expectations, lol.

[@rodjones812]

I had a 1980 Jeep scrambler with a 258 straight six. Cut the exhaust off of it and ran it out the side…. Sounded just like this truck.😂

[@mrnova70vp]

Sounds like a 98 Honda civic with a cheap autozone muffler leaving a high school parking lot

[@kskinn4]

Wow, that’s horrendous. Guess I need to find a 24 and hold onto it forever.

[@sleeeper88]

So we go from a 700hp supercharged hemi that will make a reliable 850hp on pump gas with a few simple bolt ons to a straigt lol. Ok... next. Why not develop a new v8 that is more fuel efficient? These trucks are not going to sell and i doubt anyone who has ever driven a trx will buy one EVER

[@atg1338]

Blah blah blah... everyone like complained when ford put a v6 in the Raptors and look how well that went.... you crybaby only b8 guy's need to move on already😢😢😢 oh no the world is coming to a end😢😢😢

[@RJ_100]

I know several people that have already put an order in. It’s cheaper than the Raptor by about $10k but much more horsepower and has a higher quality interior. They will definitely sell lol.

[@dsump1722]

Damn. I'll happily trade my 3rd gen Tundra. 😂

[@stillsmoking3909]

Sounds like a Honda. A truck should sound like a truck. V8 all day

[@atg1338]

Blah blah blah.... why has ford sold so many Raptors with a v6🤔 .... move on to the cooking channel

[@chadstellwagen3460]

I think I’ll stick to my TRX for now. Still excited for this to hit the road though

[@Gene1969]

Definitely the baritone pitch of a six instead of the deep base of an eight, but not bad! It's so much better than the V-6 in my Ranger.

[@rogeriopimenta6247]

It aint a V8, for sure, but it doesnt sound bad at all! It sounds like a supra hahaha I like it better than the Ecoboost.

[@jmc6000]

The Ecoboost sounds way better

[@benhu509]

Remember folks, don’t be a Pollyanna for these car companies!

[@BrettS-zy5ct]

Raptor sounds better. And has different volume modes for exhaust.

[@jamessilvester4622]

Being gaslit on KZbin Best exhaust mod would be silent The truth hurts The RHO is an amazing truck that will sell well. Please don’t tell me this truck sounds good

[@billjamison2877]

THE TRUCK MAKES NOISE...THAT'S ALL! Nothing like the rumble of a HEMI!

[@1antisupercat]

I’ll take the TRX not the (RHO)removed hellcat option. Yuck

[@pawelwisniewski6849]

You take it from where or who ?

[@mkim47]

You couldn’t afford either anyways so that’s good

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

Rhino brain slice😂

[@PaintsvilleLL]

Will it even come to market??

[@fantasticmike946]

Most power, does it not get 15 or so mpg? Folks in the groups who have these are saying with only 2,000 miles speeds at 80 mph, it not good. Hopefully, they just have a lead foot, my 19 5.7 with 3.5 inch lift on 35x 12.5 18-inch wheels. Can get 17.5 to 18.0 on a 2,000-mile trip.

[@alexischavez9205]

sounds like a car from fast & furious part 1

[@1FiftyOverland]

V6 Raptor sounds better.

[@sillyartistme]

I agree with you on that

[@TimeisReel]

"Some where Tim Kuniskis is laughing his Ass Off..."

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Love quiet! You can keep your V/8 noise.

[@a.c713]

Who TF wants their truck to sound like a Honda

[@bigedmayra]

The Duke says, I have a circular saw in my garage that sounds better than that. Wtf. What did I teach you?

[@markowens7743]

Sounds like a 6 cyl w/ some enhancement. V8"s still rule by a wide wide margine!

[@atg1338]

Blah blah blah

[@thecookiedude85]

😣… sticking with my 5th gen Hemi.

[@jeffkondra8246]

Shure doesn't sound like the Ford Raptor V8.

[@atg1338]

Because it's a v6 duh... sure sounds like a regular Raptor

[@jeffkondra8246]

@@atg1338 I'll stick with the Raptor R with the V8. Sounds a hole lot better.

[@RJ_100]

⁠@@jeffkondra8246 I’ll stick with my V10 Lamborghini. It sound a “WHOLE” lot better than the RHO and the Raptor R 😂

[@danielcastorena3057]

It sounds amazing but it doesn't fit the character of the truck. At least not yet😅 btw the Raptor active exhaust sounds much better.🎉

[@backroadbeetle4781]

ya'll should hear this thing with a full turboback exhaust system, it's nutty. Sounds like a RB26 GTR and V8 somehow. And the fuckers can make 1,000hp. Once tuning companies start producing stuff they'll really open up.

[@allanalejandrohzdprado751]

I want to hear the sound the ram Rho good video

[@Bradimus1]

I dunno about the sound, but that thing disappeared when he floored it.

[@lancelemay6971]

What does RHO mean?

[@kylehillier3282]

The idle and revving sounds absolutely suck, but at least it makes up for it kind of when he drives away. Still don’t think this was the best idea for ram to do

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

My brain can appreciate the engineering that goes into this, and it can appreciate the interview itself. My soul ... why bother doing this to get this sound? 6 bangers need to be quiet, that's what they're good at. Trying to make a 6 cylinder sound good is like putting sneakers under a suit, it's a clash of philosophy's and strengths, not an enhancement. A V8 sounds burbly and roudy, when you put that into a sport truck the "whole is greater than the sum of the parts". They compliment each other. This 6 cylinder sounds absolutely terrible. It's a mistake, they should play of the strength of the smooth/quiet nature of the engine and make the exhaust smooth and quiet. I'd prefer an electric sound (IE "nothing") than whatever this is supposed to be.

[@TimeisReel]

"TRX Values just went up..."

[@Tony-Witt]

That sound sucks. What a joke 😅

[@jesusgomez14163]

That's what a ecoboost raptor sounds like

[@Pilot545]

Nope! Not even close. Gen 3 Raptors sound FAR better and throatier!

[@fishonalbertaoutdoors9761]

Yup this thing is rediculous ​@Pilot545

[@jesusgomez14163]

My brother has a 17 and this is what it sounds like, but you are correct the trombone raptors do sound better