Ram 2500
Why is the Ram 2500 crewcab longbed with 6.7 Cummins, even though it's only 6 cylinders has more towing power than the similarly equipped Ford F250 powerstroke diesel, the same displacement at 6.7 bu...
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FishOnOne wrote:Flashman wrote:ShinerBock wrote:thehippie wrote:Turtle n Peeps wrote:i thought inline vas more torque than V.
It doesn't.
Where are your numbers coming from?
Engine piston configuration does not determine peak torque or when it is reached. Engine displacement, bore/stroke ratio, and induction (forced or N/A) are the major things that effect torque output and curve.
Can't argue that - but notice how all the Semis are straight 6s - and torque is of prime consideration for them.
Also notice how short the power band is. Not a big deal when your running a lot of highway miles, but is a PITA when having to run around city/town speeds.
I would also suspect that crash tests standards maybe more difficult to achieve with a straight six.
Ya I hear you. I can barely get thru the intersection on a green light before it turns red with my Cummings. I usually have one of my power stroke friends tow my 5th wheel thru town and out to the freeway when we go on a trip.
