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IDman
Explorer
Jan 01, 2015

Towing with Ram 2500, either 5.7 or 6.4 engine

We are going from diesel back to gasser and I will stick with a Ram 2500. We tow all over the West which, of course, means lots of mountains to climb so I would like the power and payload of the 6.4...
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romore
Explorer II
Jan 01, 2015
FishOnOne wrote:
Why does RAM offer both 5.7 and 6.4 engines in their HD trucks? Must be a reason.

Torque, grunt, pull power. Not everyone needs a stump puller, probably 90% of pick ups sold never see more than a few sheets of plywood or a utility trailer, but for those that do the 6.4 is a cheaper alternative to diesel that not everyone wants. Plus it makes for good bragging rights.

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