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  • Published: May 11 2025 04:30 AM
  • Last Updated: May 16 2025 06:17 PM

A tuned Ram RHO just stomped the legendary TRX with brainpower, boost, and Burger muscle. See how this $72K turbo truck humiliated a $100K Hellcat on wheels.


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In the world of high-horsepower trucks, the Ram TRX has long worn the crown—a fire-breathing, Hellcat-powered beast with brute force and a $100K badge. But what happens when a 2025 Ram RHO, born with a smaller engine and a smarter brain, gets tuned by Burger Motorsports?

Chaos. Complete and utter chaos.

The TRX, with its 6.2L Supercharged V8, puts down a mighty 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. It rips 0–60 in 4.5 seconds and sounds like a thunderstorm on steroids.

But the Ram RHO? It starts with a more modest 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque. Doesn’t sound like a fair fight—until the JB4 tuner enters the ring.

đź”§ How Burger Motorsports Turned the RHO Into a TRX Killer

Stage 1: Map 1 + 91 Octane
Result: 530 hp, 516 lb-ft
Gain of 73 hp over factory — not bad for a first swing.

Stage 2: Map 2 + E20 Fuel
Result: 540 hp, 559 lb-ft
Already toe-to-toe with stock numbers.

Stage 3: Map 3
Result: 570+ hp, 590 lb-ft
The TRX starts sweating…

Stage 4: Map 4 + E20
Final Output: 594 wheel horsepower, 606 lb-ft
That’s 130 extra horses over stock. With E85, it's rumored to push 620+ wheel hp, without touching the turbos or internals.

🔥 TRX vs Tuned RHO: The Face-Off

Spec 2025 Ram RHO (Tuned) 2024 Ram TRX (Stock)
Engine 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 6.2L Supercharged V8
Peak Horsepower 594+ hp @ wheels 702 hp (crank)
Peak Torque 606 lb-ft 650 lb-ft
0-60 MPH 4.2 sec 4.5 sec
Starting Price $72,000 $98,580
Weight Advantage ✅ Lighter ❌ Heavier
Tuning Potential ✅ High (turbo) ⚠️ Limited (supercharged)

đź§  Forget Bolt-Ons. This Is Pure Tuning Power.

Burger Motorsports also tested an aftermarket intake claiming +40 hp. The result? Power dropped by 15 hp. Moral of the story: skip the gimmicks, trust the tune, and feed it good fuel.

âś… Why This Matters:

  • The TRX may still reign on paper, but in real-world tuning potential, the RHO is the smarter, faster evolution.

  • Turbocharged engines respond far better to tuning than supercharged ones.

  • At nearly $27,000 cheaper, the RHO leaves room for mods and still undercuts the TRX.

đź’­ Final Thought

The TRX had the throne. But the RHO just lit it on fire with a JB4, some corn fuel, and a genius tune. The future of fast trucks isn’t louder—it’s smarter.

FAQ

Ram hasn't officially defined it, but it's often considered a performance-oriented trim—some call it "Ram High Output."

Yes, once tuned. A JB4-tuned RHO can outrun the TRX in 0–60 times and torque delivery.

With E85 and aggressive tuning, over 620 wheel hp is possible on stock internals.

Burger Motorsports' JB4—a plug-and-play piggyback tuner with map switching.

Yes, it can. Any tuning outside of factory specs may void portions of your powertrain warranty.

Yes. Even when tuned, the RHO’s smaller engine offers better mileage and throttle response.

Not as easily. Supercharged engines like the TRX’s have limited headroom without major upgrades.

Absolutely. It’s lighter, smoother, more efficient, and cheaper to run—even when tuned.

E85 for full send mode, E20 for balance. Avoid 91 unless you're on a conservative map.

Yes. They're a proven brand in the performance world with strong R&D and dyno-tested results.

Early signs say yes. It’s Ram’s clear answer to the next-gen performance truck era—with brains, not just brawn.

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