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C_Schomer
Explorer
Jan 25, 2016

Down to F or R for a 1T gasser

It looks like Ford and Ram have the best choices for a 1T srw gasser. I think they both have good autos but I don't know much about the engines except the 6.2 and 6.4 owners are both usually very happy. I hope they both have 8' beds.
How big of a problem is the 6.4 NOT being flex fuel? Will ethanol hurt if it's the only fuel available? Does the 6.4 get better mpg having cylinder deactivation? I've read they are both reliable. I know about getting low gears for towing. Please no brand war and I've had many RVs and I know how to size the truck/RV already. I'm already set with a great combination and these questions are for a lady friend whose mostly interested in reliability and mpg. I'll help her with the RV issues. TIA! Craig
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  • blofgren's avatar
    blofgren
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2016
    I really don't think you could go wrong with either; go with the one that you like better. I think I would wait for the 2017 Super Duty if going with the Ford because it will have a lot of great updates including a HD boxed frame like the Ram has now.

    Just curious seeing that you have a diesel dually now, why the change to a gas SRW?
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2016
    I have NEVER been to a place where E85 is the ONLY fuel available. And I have been in every state west of the Mississippi.

    Yes, E85 will hurt a non flex fuel engine.

    I have no idea about gas mileage.

    BTW; with 6 and 8 speed transmissions you don't need low gears anymore.


    Both Ram and Ford gas engines are very good engines.

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