Down to F or R for a 1T gasser
It looks like Ford and Ram have the best choices for a 1T srw gasser. I think they both have good autos but I don't know much about the engines except the 6.2 and 6.4 owners are both usually very happ...
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2014 Ram 6.4 manual stated 87 octane.
2015 Ram 6.4 manual stated 89 octane with 87 acceptable.
The RAM 6.4 has MDS. At speeds up to 70mph it can get pretty decent MPG. Above that and MPG quickly catches up with a standard V8. I have seen the EVIC show averages of over 20 when driving 55-65 mph mountain roads from Spokane to Boise. But on the 80 mph interstate to twin falls down around 15.
Pulling the Ram has more HP and torque, but a taller 1st and 2nd transmission gear than the Ford. Because of this Ram put in a torque management feature that when it senses the truck can't hold 2nd due to weight and grade it will limit the truck to 1st and 4200rpm until it senses it can hold 2nd. This is what happened on the IKE testing.
According to Edmunds, Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra were 45% American/Canadian, Ram 1500 61%, and Ford F-series 70%. Yes, Ram HD assembled in Mexico. So are some of the GM 1500 trucks and Ford Powerstroke engines.
It should also be noted that Dodge trucks all the way back in the 30's and 40's used Ram inspired hood ornaments. First Dodge Ram appearing in 1981, and dropping Dodge in 2010 when FCA split off the truck division as its own brand.
2015 Ram 6.4 manual stated 89 octane with 87 acceptable.
The RAM 6.4 has MDS. At speeds up to 70mph it can get pretty decent MPG. Above that and MPG quickly catches up with a standard V8. I have seen the EVIC show averages of over 20 when driving 55-65 mph mountain roads from Spokane to Boise. But on the 80 mph interstate to twin falls down around 15.
Pulling the Ram has more HP and torque, but a taller 1st and 2nd transmission gear than the Ford. Because of this Ram put in a torque management feature that when it senses the truck can't hold 2nd due to weight and grade it will limit the truck to 1st and 4200rpm until it senses it can hold 2nd. This is what happened on the IKE testing.
irishtom29 wrote:
My Florida 4x4 "action" is taking my truck out on the beach, 4 wheel drive being mandatory on the beaches in southern St. Johns County. IMO sitting out on the beach beats the Hell out of ripping around deserts or mudholes.
As for Ram trucks, I couldn't own one simply because of the douchebag name--"Ram"; that is such a pathetic and transparent play to appeal to yahoos with backwards baseball caps. I could'a bought a Dodge but not a Ram. And the Ram super duties are evidently made in Mexico; I prefer a Ford or GM made in the United States over a, let's face it, Fiat made in Mexico. Now I wouldn't mind a little Fiat sedan made in Mexico but a bigass truck? No siree Bob.
According to Edmunds, Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra were 45% American/Canadian, Ram 1500 61%, and Ford F-series 70%. Yes, Ram HD assembled in Mexico. So are some of the GM 1500 trucks and Ford Powerstroke engines.
It should also be noted that Dodge trucks all the way back in the 30's and 40's used Ram inspired hood ornaments. First Dodge Ram appearing in 1981, and dropping Dodge in 2010 when FCA split off the truck division as its own brand.
