Ram 1500 with 3.0 diesel
Continuing my research for a possible new(er) TV. Anyone own/towing with the Ram 1500 with the 3.0 diesel? Might be to small for my towing needs, but something to think about. Thanks,
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hvac wrote:Turtle n Peeps wrote:jerem0621 wrote:
Quick question for the ecodiesel folks, I once pulled a 7000 pound travel trailer with my 1997 Ford F150, If I recall correctly little truck had 225-235 hp and 335 pound feet of torque. We're going to visit Cumberland State Park in Tennessee and there was a very sharp grade leading up to the park. I hit the incline doing about 55 mph, I knew where the torque 5.4 L V8 was made, and I tried to keep that RPM as best as I could. By the top of the grade and it was spinning at about 5,000 RPMs, never a problem, but the speed dropped to 30-35 mph by the top of the grade. I had a 3.55 rear axle ratio.
Given the same conditions...would the EcoDiesel with just a few more HP have been able to maintain a higher speed? Or would it have been about the same?
Thanks!
Jeremiah
My last truck was a 08 5.4.She was rock solid reliable but a screamer on long grades.
This truck with a 3.93 dif and 8speed just settles down in any challenging situation with no drama. Wife says it best. It never sounds like we are hurting it. Speaks volumes
The ED would have maintained a lot higher speed.
Thanks for the feedback!
Jeremiah
