Hi, I really do not post much, but I do lurk around reading as much as possible. I have a few questions about the Rumble Bee. Are they available in 4WD? Do they have the towing/load capacity of a normal Dodge Ram 1500 with the Hemi? Also, I have a lead on a 05 Rumble Bee with 2WD, but its at $25K. You think that this is a good deal?

Also, I am having a bet with my father about the two motors. Is there really a noticable difference between the 4.7 Magnum and the 5.7 Hemi? I read a few reviews that stated there was not a differece, my father says there is none, but I think the 50+ HP and 50+ TQ does make a difference. What do you guys think,
Thanks a lot,
Chris

 

You bet there's a difference. A huge one as far as the power goes between the 4.7 and Hemi. The power difference is more around 100 hp. the 4.7 is 230-250 hp, while the Hemi is 345 hp. The Rumble Bee is just a cosmetic upgrade from the regular 1500 and has the same useable limits.

 

HELLO,

NO DIFFERENCE????YOU BET THERE IS!!!!!!!

 

Yes, the Rumble Bee is available in 4wd. If you're going to buy one, do it soon. More than likely the ones the dealers have is it. They've cut off production to try and limit the numbers of the trucks. I don't know where you are, but I work at a dealer in Terre Haute, Indiana and currently have 4 - 4x4s Rumble Bee's (3 Yellow, 1 Black) in stock and 2 - 4x2s Rumble Bee's in stock (all yellow). The 4x4s sticker for $35-36K and the 4x2s stick for $32K. So, I would call $25K and pretty good deal.

Also the Rumble Bee is only offered as a HEMI. And hell yes there is a difference, I drive both regularly, and I can tell a difference by not even looking at the badge on the fender if the truck has a HEMI or the 4.7L.