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Grodyman
Explorer
Dec 17, 2016

Ram 6.4/4.10 dually vs 2016 Ford 6.2/3.73 dually

Given the choice, which would you prefer? Can't find a 4.30 geared closeout Ford.

I feel my current truck is underpowered, but does the job. 2016 Ford's have 440 torque vs 405 for my 2011.

I like the Ford transmission better than Ram, the select shift on the Ram is slow to respond vs the Ford.

Ram gives you more for your money overall. I can custom order a Ram for close or equal to the closeout Ford price.

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  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 18, 2016
    The above misinformation aside (the 6.4 has never had issues with its MDE like the early 5.7 did), another good reason to get the Hemi; the cylinder deactcivation works great and is proven reliable. It makes a decent improvement in FE and works great on my 6.4.
    I doubt it would kick in much when towing though.
  • GeoBoy's avatar
    GeoBoy
    Explorer
    Dec 17, 2016
    I would buy the Ford with 4.30's or a GM 6 liter with 4.10's, gas dually before a Ram gasser with cylinder deactivation, you don't need the potential headache. Are you going to continue to haul a TC?
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Dec 17, 2016
    Current Diesels are 800+ Ft/lbs of torque, a far cry from any gas engine. Add to that my 91 extra gallons of fuel in the in-bed tank. I can tow over 1,000 miles between fill-ups.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Dec 17, 2016
    Tuner? Good way to become your own warranty station.

    Gasser duallie and resale value???? Better get a REALLY good buy.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 17, 2016
    rjstractor wrote:
    If you feel your current truck is underpowered, I doubt you will feel much differently about the two trucks you are considering. The extra weight of the dually will consume the extra torque that the newer engine has. I don't take a strong stance in the gas vs. diesel debate, but if you are looking for a substantial increase in loaded performance, consider a diesel in any of the big 3 brands.


    I agree with this. You will not be happy with the minor improvement in performance and a tuner on a gasser doesn't do much either but can cause other issues.
  • SouthpawHD's avatar
    SouthpawHD
    Explorer
    Dec 17, 2016
    Get a quality tune and some aftermarket performance enhancements (i.e. exhaust) and you'll likely get a more noticeable difference than a new truck.
  • rjstractor's avatar
    rjstractor
    Nomad
    Dec 17, 2016
    If you feel your current truck is underpowered, I doubt you will feel much differently about the two trucks you are considering. The extra weight of the dually will consume the extra torque that the newer engine has. I don't take a strong stance in the gas vs. diesel debate, but if you are looking for a substantial increase in loaded performance, consider a diesel in any of the big 3 brands.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 17, 2016
    All personal opinions. I personally feel Fords are over priced and Ram offers way more truck for the dollar. Not to mention a better interior. But to answer your question, I would jot get a 4.10 rear end unless your towing heavy or doing amlot of off roading.

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