From Tundra to which 3/4 ton
In the market for a new hd truck, coming from a tundra 5.7, pulling power was never the problem, but payload was once we hooked up the Outback 250rs, filled the 8' bed with firewood, grill, coolers, 4...
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spoon059 wrote:katoom400 wrote:
power was boring when I stomped on it compared to my tundra with 4.30's, but I wasn't expecting much out of the good ole 6.0.
The 6.0 has quite a bit lower HP and TQ than your Tundra. I'm fairly certain it didn't have 4.30 gears in the rear either. Not sure what the trans ratios work out to be between the two, but the Tundra definitely will have more power. That being said, the GM 6.0 should have PLENTY of power to move whatever you are towing... just a bit less than you are used to.
Still waiting for Toyota to man up and offer an 8200 lbs GVWR or higher... That 5.7 is plenty of engine for it.
sorry, I should have clarified, the chevy had 3.73 gears and my Tundra 4.30 it will be interesting to test drive the ram tonight with the 5.7 and 4.56 gearing...but I'm scared about it's thirst for fuel.
