FishOnOne wrote:
romore wrote:
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.
The reason I asked is there's either a market for each engine to justify having two gas engines or perhaps RAM still has some commitment to continue producing the 5.7. For me the 6.4 just seams to be a better engine so why not standardize on one to simplify the manufacturing line at the truck plant.
Most of the gas hd trucks on the lots around here are the 5.7. For what reason IDK. The only thing I can think of is Ram might have a hard time keeping up the demand of gas trucks if they only offered the new engine. I would say the 5.7 would be plenty a motor for the farmers around here anyway. When they are towing heavy they are running pretty slow anyway.
