Ram HD Laramie Limited
I took a new Ram Laramie Longhorn Limited for a test drive. I was very impressed. The HD trucks are incredible now so it comes down to little things that separate the manufacturers. When comparing the...
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SoCalDesertRider wrote:
Really though, no pickup diesel engine needs to produce 400 hp and 800 lb-ft torque. It's just rediculus what theyre tuning them for now days. It's no surprise the fuel mileage is no where near what it should be. Take that same engine and tune it for 250 hp and 550 lb-ft and it would use less fuel and still operate just fine for use in a pickup.
I am very happy that my CTD is 350/800. I would be happier at 450/1000.
Have you seen the beating that the 3.0 Ram 1500 is taking on the forums? Most posters seem to think that the output of that engine (240/440?) is WAY too low to compete in the 1500 class.
