is it true that dodge is going to make a cummins powered power wagon?
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12-20-2005 | 11:29 AM
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is it true that dodge is going to make a cummins powered power wagon?
I'm looking into getting a power wagon, but i don't like the mpg they get all that much. i figure that if it had a cummins it would get better mpg. i've heard that dodge is working on one, and was going to wait if it is true. thanks for any info you can give me.
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RE: is it true that dodge is going to make a cummins powered power wagon?
VERY doubtfull one will ever come out.
the 4.56 final gear is WAY to high for the cummins. infact the 4.10's I have run a bit high for my likeing. 70mph = 2300rpm. 4.56 would mean about 27-2900rpm. just too high and runs into the upper end of the engine since it defuels(governs) at 3200rpm.
the front frame where the winch sits would mean the intercooler and the radiator would either have to be shortened, or the mount moved more forward to house the winch.
the Cummins tips the scale at nearly 1000 pounds. the hemi is only about 570pounds. if I was going hard core mudding I would choose the hemi. even I have problems with the front end of my truck sinking like an anchor and I am no where near the soft stuff.
the 4.56 final gear is WAY to high for the cummins. infact the 4.10's I have run a bit high for my likeing. 70mph = 2300rpm. 4.56 would mean about 27-2900rpm. just too high and runs into the upper end of the engine since it defuels(governs) at 3200rpm.
the front frame where the winch sits would mean the intercooler and the radiator would either have to be shortened, or the mount moved more forward to house the winch.
the Cummins tips the scale at nearly 1000 pounds. the hemi is only about 570pounds. if I was going hard core mudding I would choose the hemi. even I have problems with the front end of my truck sinking like an anchor and I am no where near the soft stuff.
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VERY doubtfull one will ever come out.
the 4.56 final gear is WAY to high for the cummins. infact the 4.10's I have run a bit high for my likeing. 70mph = 2300rpm. 4.56 would mean about 27-2900rpm. just too high and runs into the upper end of the engine since it defuels(governs) at 3200rpm.
the front frame where the winch sits would mean the intercooler and the radiator would either have to be shortened, or the mount moved more forward to house the winch.
the Cummins tips the scale at nearly 1000 pounds. the hemi is only about 570pounds. if I was going hard core mudding I would choose the hemi. even I have problems with the front end of my truck sinking like an anchor and I am no where near the soft stuff.
VERY doubtfull one will ever come out.
the 4.56 final gear is WAY to high for the cummins. infact the 4.10's I have run a bit high for my likeing. 70mph = 2300rpm. 4.56 would mean about 27-2900rpm. just too high and runs into the upper end of the engine since it defuels(governs) at 3200rpm.
the front frame where the winch sits would mean the intercooler and the radiator would either have to be shortened, or the mount moved more forward to house the winch.
the Cummins tips the scale at nearly 1000 pounds. the hemi is only about 570pounds. if I was going hard core mudding I would choose the hemi. even I have problems with the front end of my truck sinking like an anchor and I am no where near the soft stuff.
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Ours has a 6-speed manual and at 70mph it is turning 2700rpm with a hemi. At 55 it is 2100rpm. First tank 6-8 mpg. @ 1300 miles-10-12 mpg. At 3000miles will switch to Royal Purple full synt. 5-20 and hopefully get a few more mpg. It came with synt. oil in f&r diff, trans,&trans. case from factory.
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Kevin. . .youre just barking at the end of your chain right now
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ok Ill give up to the 4th gen section. sheesh. if we are not able to group CUMMINS with CUMMINS , then i guess it shold stay in the "new" truck style section
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RE: is it true that dodge is going to make a cummins powered power wagon?
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I'm looking into getting a power wagon, but i don't like the mpg they get all that much. i figure that if it had a cummins it would get better mpg. i've heard that dodge is working on one, and was going to wait if it is true. thanks for any info you can give me.
I'm looking into getting a power wagon, but i don't like the mpg they get all that much. i figure that if it had a cummins it would get better mpg. i've heard that dodge is working on one, and was going to wait if it is true. thanks for any info you can give me.