LOL!!!

Anyone remember the early 80's with the 2.5 4 cyl Camaro's and Firebirds. Even today I can't believe the put those engines in those cars.

 

I think the V6 would be okay for a Reg Cab 4x2 as thier not that heavy, but it will still be on the slow side. Its kind of like the 4cylinder Dakota Dodge used to have.

 

I traded in my 2008 Jeep Liberty, 4x2, 6sp manual with the 3.7 v6 for my Ram. The 6sp made it fun to drive and the 3.7 is peppy but runs out of steam big time by 4k RPM, sounds like a screaming tractor engine! But the biggest disappointment was the fuel economy, even with the manual tranny the best I would get around town was 13-14 city and 21-23 hwy. My buddy has a Nitro and he claims he is only getting 12 MPG around town with the automatic. I was shocked to when my 09 Ram hemi CC was getting better mileage than the Jeep. I believe the sticker showed 18 city and 24 highway for the 6sp manual Jeep. That was one of the selling points back when gas was pushing $3.00 plus a gallon, if only I knew! Anyone out there thinking about buying a Jeep liberty or Nitro with the 3.7 beware!! I can only imagine the terrible mileage you would get in the 5,000 lbs plus Ram's, not a good combo in my opinion.

 

LOL you made yourself a friend a friendly friend. J/K

On topic that engine gets worse gas mileage than the old 318, 5.2L at least it did in the Dakota if you use the truck the same way you will find the 8 cylinder will get the job done will ease compared to the 6 that will work it's but off and use as much or more gas and take a lot of it's life in the process.

I can't tell if this guy has one from any of his statements, I might think he was familiar with the Nitro and was considering it for a new truck.

 

My very first new car purchase was when I was 28 years old. It was a 2002 Ram ST 4x2 with the 3.7 and an Auto. I was extremely happy, at first. I averaged 13 city and 17 hwy. I would haul my sportbike back and forth to the track in it. After 6 months and 7500 miles I came across a used 2000 Lightning that I made the mistake of test driving. I traded in the Ram which had a payment of $257 a month for the Lighning which cost 416 a month. Best decision I ever made. The Lightning got 12 city and 15 hwy on premium fuel but would run a 13 flat in the quarter full street weight. I had that until my first daughter was born. I've since had two more daughters and four other new vehicles.

 

I sometimes think I come off a little harsh, and maybe that's what is happening here. If not, I do think it's sort of over the line with the way it was phrased. He did not mean to offend the guy, he was only offering an opinion, and I can certainly see where his opinion might have been of some value to someone considering purchasing the truck so equipped.

 

I think those things and the 2.3 in the similar vintage mustangs did not even hit 100HP!!

 

I have a car that is over a 10+ year old design that puts out 290 HP from the factory without forced induction from 3.2 liters or other boosters and a 10 year old design that puts out 400 HP from 3.6 liters from the factory, again without forced induction so it's certainly possible to get more HP from an engine of that displacement, although I think there is a tradeoff in low end torque and also the cost of production for a high performance engine is going to make it too costly (the American way has always seemingly been to just up displacement for more power).

 

The 3.7 is a is a 4.7 v/8 less 2 cy, I test drove a liberty with the 3.7, and is close to a thirsty gutluss wounder, A 4 cy rav 4 has more spunk than the 3.7, I liked the liberty, but hate the drive train.

Whats ironic is my hemi 2500 ram reg cab 4x4 with a 6sp has a edge on highway mpg over the liberty ( dual ex on the hemi ) and a lot more power.

For a ram, thhe 4.7 is ok, the hemi the wiser choice.

 

wow... one lil ol question.. and WW3 starts up... whew... glad I was at work during the fireworks..
I was just wondering... as I have seen items available for the 3.7L nitro.. cai and such.. but nothing listed like that for the P/U. I do not know If I would recommend any one engine available over the other... and yes.. I do have the 3.7 and it is getting 20-22 MPG for me in combined hwy/cty driving. It is not a drag truck.. but then again.. I didn't buy it to race in.. and despite the somewhat desparaging comments about the V6 engines in trucks here.. it gets decent milage.. didn't break my bank to buy it... has over 200 Hp AND.. actually seems to have adaquate torque for a light duty truck. I don't get all bunged up over neck cracking power in a light duty P/U . If I wanted a viper.. I would buy a viper. If I wanted a stump puller.. I would have bought a 2500 or 3500. I test drove the hemi and it was fine.. but it didn't really make me moist... (sorry if that visual offends) although I do like the way it sounds. and for the added cost.. I just couldn't justify it.. didn't have to have the extra 85 H/P.

thanks for your very fine opinions. but remember.. the lil ol ****** mountain goat jeeps.. had lil ol 4 bangers in em.. with not even close to 100 H/P and we won the war with em.... just my 2 pennies worth