Finally - Tundra down!
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No sir, I have not had opportunity to weigh my Ram yet, not sure where I can do that. I would *really* like to know what it weighs because I have searched the net for curb weight of a 09 HEMI RCSB 4X4 and I cannot find it anywhere. Based on the fact that the curb weight of the R/T is listed as 4779and adding another 300-350lbs for a 4x4 and I guess we are right around 5000lbs? The Tundra does well off the line but it was obvious to me the Hemi has the advantage as the RPMs go up. I have not been to the track yet but will be trying that later this summer. In my opinion, there is little if any MPG disadvantage with the 3.92's esp. in town because the engine seems well centered in its sweet spot. The 3.92's are worth every penny as a $375 option, they just make the overall engine response seem really crisp. I did test drive a few 09's with 3.55's and 20 inch wheels and they did feel more sluggish off the line.
#15
No sir, I have not had opportunity to weigh my Ram yet, not sure where I can do that. I would *really* like to know what it weighs because I have searched the net for curb weight of a 09 HEMI RCSB 4X4 and I cannot find it anywhere. Based on the fact that the curb weight of the R/T is listed as 4779and adding another 300-350lbs for a 4x4 and I guess we are right around 5000lbs? The Tundra does well off the line but it was obvious to me the Hemi has the advantage as the RPMs go up. I have not been to the track yet but will be trying that later this summer. In my opinion, there is little if any MPG disadvantage with the 3.92's esp. in town because the engine seems well centered in its sweet spot. The 3.92's are worth every penny as a $375 option, they just make the overall engine response seem really crisp. I did test drive a few 09's with 3.55's and 20 inch wheels and they did feel more sluggish off the line.
One way to get an exact weight is look for a truck stop on an interstate somewhere. A lot of them have scales that you could weigh your truck on.
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#19
Im not sure you could call what Blown287 has a dakota anymore. Hes added so many really cool parts to it i think its in its own catagory now
Blown, how hard is it to tune one and get the mixture right after adding a blower with that much boost? Ive read (i have no blower experience) that if not tuned right they can run lean (also read lean is BAD, like blow it up BAD) at different parts of the power band.
Thanks
Lee
72Combo, the 355 isnt limited slip is it? If not i would change to a 392 for that alone, Our truck needs a 355 gear like it needs a drag chute. Your never going to drive fast enough to get the use of a 355 gear so why not use that power getting off the line.
JMO
Lee
Blown, how hard is it to tune one and get the mixture right after adding a blower with that much boost? Ive read (i have no blower experience) that if not tuned right they can run lean (also read lean is BAD, like blow it up BAD) at different parts of the power band.
Thanks
Lee
72Combo, the 355 isnt limited slip is it? If not i would change to a 392 for that alone, Our truck needs a 355 gear like it needs a drag chute. Your never going to drive fast enough to get the use of a 355 gear so why not use that power getting off the line.
JMO
Lee
Last edited by lross78550; 06-23-2009 at 07:43 PM.
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Lee