Jassman

I thought it was a great truck...all the way around...I would own one..just wish I could have hooked my 12k trailer to it.

JTeam

I was told you cannot order a 2011 and I can't find a dealer that has one in stock. Hard to believe it is this difficult.

Jassman

The one I drove was not the dealers, and was from Dodge...hence the reason I couldnt hook up my trailer or go for an extended drive. I drove a few trucks that day, including a 392 Challanger that the wife wants...in Green with Envy 6 speed manual... I was told they are in production, and a few larger volume stores have them as of now.

RogerThat99

Is Dodge still using an cummins inline motor, or have they switched to a V8?

"SHUKO"

The inline is obviously a better configuration than the V-8 otherwise wouldn't they be used in big-rigs?

Catmando

Dodge is looking at smaller V8 and V6 diesels for their smaller trucks such as the Dakota and the 1500. I understand Cummins is involved in those projects.

The 6.7L Cummins inline 6 diesel has been used since the second half of the 2007 model year and will continue to be the engine of choice for the Ram class 2 through class 5 trucks in the future.

RogerThat99

The question wasn't meant to say the inline isn't as good as a V8. I was asking the question because the inlines put out more torque and could be the reason for the torque numbers that were asked about above. I think most would agree, when it comes to diesel pickups, the Cummins motor is the best motor. I drive a Ford and wish I had the Cummins motor.

Jassman

recieved this today in an email... the hp is lower than gm and Ford.. 397 and 400 vs 350 for the Ram. The one I drove felt more lively than the 350 hp versions of past.


JEFF JASSBY:

At Ram Truck, we build our heavy-duty pickups with an engine that doesn't just throw numbers around — it proves them in the real world.

PROVEN MILE AFTER MILE. DECADE AFTER DECADE.
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(available in 3500 pickups)

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• Standard integrated diesel exhaust brake

• Available class-exclusive manual 6-speed transmission3

• Doesn't require Diesel Exhaust Fluid, unlike the competition2

And with a 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty4, why would you buy any other truck?

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Catmando

1. No I wouldn't say that. Inline six diesels are better than V8s for many reasons.

2. The Cummins delivers its peak torque much lower in the rpm band...1400-1600rpms... than V8s do. That means much less wear on parts.

3. I agree the Cummins is the best, especially for those who tow a lot.

4. You can have a Cummins swap;

www.fordcummins.com