The Official 2nd Gen RAM Forum OT thread
I agree with you. Getting rid of the law REQUIRING IT, is a step backwards. But then, those with the money, get to make the rules.
We're close (relatively speaking)... I was quarried in '63.
And as for the young'ns with straight pipes, have at it... just not in my neighborhood after 10pm.
And as for the young'ns with straight pipes, have at it... just not in my neighborhood after 10pm.
I picked up an issue of diesel power because they were doing a comparison of the new 1\2 ton diesel ram and the Cummins. The used a 4wd crew cab for both trucks. The Eco had 3.55 gears, Cummins with 3.42. The ecodiesel got 28.5 mpg at 75mph, the Cummins got just under 20. They also did a towing test, with a 7k lb trailer and the Eco got 19.5 mpg while towing. Personally, I thought that was pretty impressive. What I didn't find impressive was the fact that 7k pounds is actually over the tow capacity for the truck, it was only rated for 6700.
Dyno numbers at the wheel: 325 ftlb @ about 3150rpm, 202hp @ about 3500. Cummins: 657@ 2350, 319hp @ 2700. Testing was done at sea level with 15% load applied.
Dyno numbers at the wheel: 325 ftlb @ about 3150rpm, 202hp @ about 3500. Cummins: 657@ 2350, 319hp @ 2700. Testing was done at sea level with 15% load applied.
Last edited by AppelH; 01-28-2014 at 08:12 AM.
I picked up an issue of diesel power because they were doing a comparison of the new 1\2 ton diesel ram and the Cummins. The used a 4wd crew cab for both trucks. The Eco had 3.55 gears, Cummins with 3.42. The ecodiesel got 28.5 mpg at 75mph, the Cummins got just under 20. They also did a towing test, with a 7k lb trailer and the Eco got 19.5 mpg while towing. Personally, I thought that was pretty impressive. What I didn't find impressive was the fact that 7k pounds is actually over the tow capacity for the truck, it was only rated for 6700.
Dyno numbers at the wheel: 325 ftlb @ about 3150rpm, 202hp @ about 3500. Cummins: 657@ 2350, 319hp @ 2700. Testing was done at sea level with 15% load applied.
Dyno numbers at the wheel: 325 ftlb @ about 3150rpm, 202hp @ about 3500. Cummins: 657@ 2350, 319hp @ 2700. Testing was done at sea level with 15% load applied.
probably make 35mpg in my S10 with that motor!
I am curious what the hemi in the same configuration gets. Everyone was knocking the eco because it wasn't going to be worth the extra cost. I consider a Hemi getting 20 on the highway good, and even so the Eco would put it to shame mileage wise.