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MM49 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
I doubt that. They have full access to several of the largest diesel engine manufactures in the world.ChooChooMan74 wrote:
Hope I don't regret buying the EcoD. But then again, I am not towing anything big.
I bet Dodge/RAM is asking themselves the same question.
MM49
I don't think the purpose behind ED and the Cummins 5.0 are even close...the ED was designed to be a daily driver/MPG king...that can also tow a load.
Seems that the 5.0 Cummins in the Titan XD is designed to be a tower and a hauler that also have some daily driver manners.
Two different products for two different markets.
Thanks!
Jeremiah- I like they kept it intentionally sounding like a diesel.
FishOnOne wrote:
I doubt that. They have full access to several of the largest diesel engine manufactures in the world.ChooChooMan74 wrote:
Hope I don't regret buying the EcoD. But then again, I am not towing anything big.
I bet Dodge/RAM is asking themselves the same question.
MM49- Surprised that the final mass is 800 lbs. That's pretty darn good. Also surprised that on another video, they stated payload of the Titan XD to be north of 2,000 lbs. So that payload and 12k towing is perfect for those that want a smaller 5'er or travel trailer. I think Nissan has targeted the right group. I also love how simplistic the compound turbo setup is. The turbo assembly only has 4 moving parts counting the wastegate, M2 turbine nozzle, and the turbine/compressor wheel assemblies for both turbos. Far more elegant than International's attempt with the VG turbo and large fixed turbo. Hopefully it works out in the real world as well.
FishOnOne wrote:
ChooChooMan74 wrote:
Hope I don't regret buying the EcoD. But then again, I am not towing anything big.
I bet Dodge/RAM is asking themselves the same question.
Many of us really don't need all the power and torque of the bigger diesels, but would still like a bit heavier duty diesel truck. The RAM 2500 with the nice ride (coil rear springs) would have been perfect for this 5L Cummins. And its 400# lighter than the big brother, the diesel 2500 could use that boost in payload.ChooChooMan74 wrote:
Hope I don't regret buying the EcoD. But then again, I am not towing anything big.
I bet Dodge/RAM is asking themselves the same question.- Neat video!
Informative in the extreme, and I liked the shots of the Cummins factory. PAThwacker wrote:
Wish it wasn't a crew cab only variant.
Hopefully that will just be the beginning.
But with luck they'll eventually come out with a Reg or SuperCab 4x4 in a price range I can afford (and cheaper than the local Ford SuperDutys).
What worries me is all those chains in the V8 to keep the noise down. Will they last 300K miles?
And there's another video with the Cummins in an NV3000. NICE van.- Nice views of the Cummins plant one lawn and exterior of building. Also nice views of production line.
- Vid says 4200 redline. That's screaming compared to my CTD.
