Feb-05-2018 05:32 AM
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Feb-16-2018 12:31 PM
Feb-16-2018 07:05 AM
wowens79 wrote:
Take a look at where the powerband is on the 5.7 It is at a much higher RPM, and a much narrower rpm range. I really don't think you will be gaining much over your current 6.0 other than less miles, and a bunch of payload capacity. Not sure where you are, but I've been talking to a dealer in NC, and they are over $9k off on a 2018 2500 Bighorn with the 6.4. If you shop around you can get the pricing on what you want.
I bet a 3500 with the 5.7 is a had truck for them to sell.
Feb-16-2018 06:25 AM
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Feb-15-2018 05:57 AM
BurbMan wrote:
I don't know if the MDS technology is the same in the 6.4 as it is in the 5.7, but I can tell you we bought one of the first 2005 Magnums to come off the line in Sept 2004. First year for the Magnum, first year for the all-new 5.7 Hemi with MDS.
The MDS works in the 5.7 by redirecting oil pressure to deactivate lifters and keep valves closed while the PCM turns off fuel and spark to those cylinders. Sounded terribly complicated, so I got the 7/70 Dodge extended warranty because I had my doubts about the MDS technology. Here we are 13 years later, 142k miles, and the motor has never been opened, not even valve cover gaskets.
Feb-14-2018 11:04 AM
BurbMan wrote:
I don't know if the MDS technology is the same in the 6.4 as it is in the 5.7, but I can tell you we bought one of the first 2005 Magnums to come off the line in Sept 2004. First year for the Magnum, first year for the all-new 5.7 Hemi with MDS.
The MDS works in the 5.7 by redirecting oil pressure to deactivate lifters and keep valves closed while the PCM turns off fuel and spark to those cylinders. Sounded terribly complicated, so I got the 7/70 Dodge extended warranty because I had my doubts about the MDS technology. Here we are 13 years later, 142k miles, and the motor has never been opened, not even valve cover gaskets.
Feb-14-2018 10:26 AM
Feb-14-2018 06:53 AM
Tvov wrote:dugwms wrote:Ltrip wrote:
Great discussion!! I have a 2018 Ford F250 Crew Cab, 6.75' bed, diesel, 4X4 on order, so I don't have experience with it yet.
One poster said "I will never buy a Ford because of...." Well, I had a bad experience with Dodge, and feel the same way. Probably irrational.
It also depends on what features are important to you. We each have individual preferences beyond all the specs.
For me, I want the high tech that the Ford has. Cameras, blindspot and especially the adaptive cruise control.
Good luck in your search!
We're going exactly opposite. As plain and simple as possible. This truck's sole purpose in life will be to tow our RV and keep the dog out of the nice cars. The less stuff to break, the better. That's what I like so much about our 02 1500HD. Simple as a rock and very little to go wrong when you're miles from anywhere camping.
dugwms, don't be so quick to not look at all the available options today. Most of them are REALLY nice to have when towing / camping! To the point where you wonder how you got along without them. And many times they come with the "tow package" options anyways. Sometimes a dealer will give you a discount on a nicely optioned truck to get it off the lot - special ordering a less optioned truck may actually cost more.
Keep an open mind, and good luck on dealing with the dealers!
Feb-14-2018 04:53 AM
dugwms wrote:Ltrip wrote:
Great discussion!! I have a 2018 Ford F250 Crew Cab, 6.75' bed, diesel, 4X4 on order, so I don't have experience with it yet.
One poster said "I will never buy a Ford because of...." Well, I had a bad experience with Dodge, and feel the same way. Probably irrational.
It also depends on what features are important to you. We each have individual preferences beyond all the specs.
For me, I want the high tech that the Ford has. Cameras, blindspot and especially the adaptive cruise control.
Good luck in your search!
We're going exactly opposite. As plain and simple as possible. This truck's sole purpose in life will be to tow our RV and keep the dog out of the nice cars. The less stuff to break, the better. That's what I like so much about our 02 1500HD. Simple as a rock and very little to go wrong when you're miles from anywhere camping.
Feb-14-2018 04:47 AM
dugwms wrote:Ltrip wrote:
Great discussion!! I have a 2018 Ford F250 Crew Cab, 6.75' bed, diesel, 4X4 on order, so I don't have experience with it yet.
One poster said "I will never buy a Ford because of...." Well, I had a bad experience with Dodge, and feel the same way. Probably irrational.
It also depends on what features are important to you. We each have individual preferences beyond all the specs.
For me, I want the high tech that the Ford has. Cameras, blindspot and especially the adaptive cruise control.
Good luck in your search!
We're going exactly opposite. As plain and simple as possible. This truck's sole purpose in life will be to tow our RV and keep the dog out of the nice cars. The less stuff to break, the better. That's what I like so much about our 02 1500HD. Simple as a rock and very little to go wrong when you're miles from anywhere camping.
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