Took the plunge - Cummins to Hemi 6.4
After reading posts, reviews, specs, watching videos, and a few test drives, I finally decided to take the plunge. I sold my 2003 Ram 2500 QC LB 4x4 Standard output 5.9 Cummins 5 speed and bought a ne...
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katoom400 wrote:blderman wrote:mowin wrote:
How often are you planning on running those 7%+ hills and at those altitudes? So the Ram took a little longer. I would never run my rig with my foot to the floor for that long anyway.
Coming from a 2011 gmc 6.0 with 3:73's, I can safely say my 6.4 Ram with 3:73's easily out tow's my GMC 6.0.
I won't be very often and I am not saying its a bad truck; I am still seriously considering buying one. I just think it was a really bad move on Ram's part to not address the gear spacing. Even the F150 has better gear ratios.
Is this the same gear ratio's with the 5.7, if so I would think it would be even worse?
Yes, same ratios with the 5.7. They are a little better than the 65RFE but not much. I think they provide a nice driving experience with not a lot of hunting, but they are less than ideal for heavy towing.
