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nirion
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Oct 01, 2014

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 new 2014 Ram 2500 Big Horn CC LB 4x4 Hemi 6.4 with 4.10 gears in Western Brown.

It has the 5th wheel prep, so I had to order a new base for my B&W companion hitch. It should be here Friday and I hope to do some test towing this weekend. We leave for our first big RV vacation soon, a trip to Disney's Ft Wilderness on 10/18. I'll post back with more info after the test pulls and hopefully a trip to the scales.

Thanks to all, but especially ib516, for the info on the 6.4. I went back and forth between 3500 SRW Cummins or a Hemi 6.4. I really hope I made the right decision. :)





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  • In a nutshell, gas is cheaper than diesel, gas engines are cheaper to maintain, and with new 6 and 8 speed transmissions their towing capabilities are greatly improved. A lot of it depends on your personal situation....towing over 12,000 lbs, or towing regularly at elevation where the turbo diesel doesn't suffer power loss, or fulltiming vs vacationing are all reasons to consider a diesel.

    Which one is better for you depends on the job you are asking it to do.
  • please don't get me wrong but I am thinking of going diesel. why are you and others here going back to gas? Is there something I am missing?
  • Looks nice. Love the color...seems we are finally getting more colors in our trucks vs. the white/silver/grey from the last 10 years.