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- Grit_dogNavigator
ib516 wrote:
In anything newer than about 2013/2014 its a chocolate vs vanilla argument. They're both great, but some like one better than another.
This! I'd take a new Dirtymax for its hotrod traits or a Cummjns for its simplicity. But I wouldn't think twice about getting either one with respect to reliability and power. Both are stellar IMO. - Grit_dogNavigator
azdryheat wrote:
My Duramax is quicker off the line than my friends Cummins.
This^. Have t been in a new Aisin HO Ram, but the LML and L5P will blow the doors off a 4th gen cummins/68 combo in a drag race.
I liken it to peppy vs thick power. But both will provide massive torque. Short stroke motor just spins up quicker.
IMO pick whichever one you like from a looks and ergos stance. But even that is pretty close. Both are quiet, powerful and comfortable IMO.
Both will still have a 6 speed auto for 2019. I'm excited about more trans gears in the future, but you're already future proofing your needs with that big of a truck.
I'd take an Alli trans over a 68 for mannerisms. But the 68 is proven just as reliable IMO and the 68 programming is vastly improved from Jist a few years ago.
Just a few things that I think about comparing the 2 trucks. - SoonerWing03ExplorerThank you to all who have commented as these are exactly the sorts of things I was hoping to hear for but feared it would quickly turn into a fanboy debate. What a great community!!!!
- 4x4ordExplorer III
azdryheat wrote:
My Duramax is quicker off the line than my friends Cummins.
My wife's Honda Civic is quicker off the line than my Powerstroke but I don't think I have ever pushed the skinny pedal all the way down without a trailer on behind and a big hill up ahead. - RCMAN46ExplorerLonger stroke engines have higher piston speeds.
- _1FlyboyExplorerThe Duramax is an Isuzu designed motor with the Allison transmission; I believe 2019 is gonna be the last year one can get a TRUE Allison 6 speed; they’re going to a Allison “branded” 10 speed for 2020....Hard to go wrong with the Duramax Allison combination.... Cummins motor is on par with the Duramax, but, not sure about the attached transmission.... I don’t think you will be disappointed with either....
- Cummins12V98Explorer IIISimple, pop the hood on each. Class dismissed.
- GulfcoastExplorerI grew up with Chevy's of every kind, that's all we would buy.... until I found a Cummins 5.9 diesel.
- 2001400exExplorerLots of information and actual data here.
https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/07/whats-the-best-one-ton-heavy-duty-truck-for-2018.html - 4x4ordExplorer III
RCMAN46 wrote:
Longer stroke engines have higher piston speeds.
They do. And with only 6 cylinders that Cummins has to have much bigger, heavier pistons and rods flying around..... it's a wonder a 6 banger can even compete with a V8. :)
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