Question for Ram 6.4 Hemi owners
I'm contemplating getting a 6.4, I have an '02 Ford with the 7.3 diesel. It has a DP 60hp tuner and I get 11.9 mpg towing 10,000 lb 5th wheel from MI to FL. I now will tow 13.000 lb. In '14 they said ...
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nirion wrote:
I have a 14 6.4 with 4.10s. Especially since you have a diesel now, I would go with the Cummins for that trailer. Mine is about 12,000 loaded and it does ok, but not great. And I got about 7-7.5 mpg pulling from Ohio to FL.
I am currently considering an upgrade to a 3500 SRW with the Cummins. Not because the Hemi won't do the job, but because the Cummins will do it so much better and it will be a better experience. Stopping every ~200 miles to get gas on a long trip can get old.
My 6.4L Hemi did a great job pulling 12k, but if you're towing 13k for long distances, the Cummins will do a better job. Total cost of ownership and the potential maintenance differences must also be considered.
