Cummins needs to step it up soon! - Dodge Diesel

Undertaker · 10-26-2009, 07:15 PM

Rumor for this year is the new powerstroke will be putting out 400 HP and 700ft and the duramax is going to increase to 390 HP and 700 ft. I hope cummins does something soon after.

scottsjeeprolet · 10-26-2009, 07:23 PM

Ya but when they're broken down on the side of the road the mighty Cummins will just keep chugging along.

ripping r · 10-26-2009, 08:22 PM

yep you can have all the power. but when all i does is break it don't matter. I wish they would get off this more power kick. and worry about getting the mpg up.

HOHN · 10-26-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripping r

yep you can have all the power. but when all i does is break it don't matter. I wish they would get off this more power kick. and worry about getting the mpg up.

You get to a point where you have enough power to pull any legal weight at any legal speed up almost any hill.

After that, you don't need anymore for towing. MPG and reliability should matter more then.

JH

Dodge04 · 10-26-2009, 09:02 PM

If you win on Sunday, you'll sell Monday!

06RAM2500 · 10-27-2009, 05:15 AM

Yeah but Chevy will still suck to drive and ride shotgun, and Fords new engine could have as many problems as the International.

CoastalDav · 10-29-2009, 07:20 PM

The next thing we will see is a Scorpian stinging a Dodge in a Ford Commercial. If they really wanted to sting Dodge, all they had to do is install
an in line 6 in the 2010 truck and called it anything they wanted to.

I love the F450 as a tow vehicle but would never go that way as long as there's a V-8 in there.

Dave

Beavermike · 11-13-2009, 01:52 PM

My 04 gets over 21 mpg on the hwy, and I can tow my 5000 lb trailer and get 15.5 mpg. My buddy with his current version Ford can't even get 15 mpg on the hwy and not towing. The Ford sucks fuel.

Big Oil · 11-26-2009, 12:24 AM

My boss has an 02 CTD with intake and an edge juise with attitude and we both pulled the same elite trailers 25' goose neck flatbed him getting 9mpg with his slightly modded truck, and with my bone stock 6.7L i was getting 11mpg. After loading the trailer to over 17k with an oil field skid mounted building (i.e. basically a wind sock) i got 7mpg from Columbus Ohio to Charleston, WV. Not bad for a stock truck. My 99' 7.3L would get over 23mpg on the highway with 500ppm fuel but dropped to under 20 with ULSD. Pulling a 8k enclosed would get 11mpg. It is a shame that by cleaning up the emissions by reducing sulfur content we end up using more fuel due to worse MPG seams like we are using more crude oil so we must be having a larger impact on the envirnment instead of a smaller one. Bassackward in my book. Like previously stated it gets to a point where HP doesnt matter if you dont get squat for MPG.

kingofdodge7131 · 12-16-2009, 08:06 PM

They could knock power back just a tad with the new trans get some extra mileage and still have enough power to everything your truck can carry. Safely that is.

Posm · 12-17-2009, 08:25 AM

I would pay extra to have a low HP/high MPG option, say 275 HP 500 TQ. This along with the awsome 6 speed Auto would pull any load up to 20K lbs any where in the eastern USA.

big-c · 12-17-2009, 10:05 AM

better mpg and lower replacement parts cost these are great trucks but they are a money vacumn

goatjr · 12-17-2009, 12:11 PM

It wasn't too long ago I had an 03. it's 305 hp was plenty to pull all the overloaded loads I pulled. The tires were about to blow several times but it would pull. If you really need 500 hp to pull what you're pulling than you need a semi.

klx650a2 · 12-17-2009, 01:04 PM

I had a 2000 with a 215 hp motor and that thing would pull 13k well. Now I have 350 hp and it pulls it better, but for pulling legal weights, how much more do you need?

Give me the option to change my power level from the factory on the fly. Lower power for the highway running empty and up the ponies to tow...

Administrator · 12-17-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripping r

yep you can have all the power. but when all i does is break it don't matter. I wish they would get off this more power kick. and worry about getting the mpg up.

I agree with you there. I love the power of my truck, but I hate the mileage. My 6.7 is getting about 13-14. I remember my old 24v getting 18 to 20. Man I miss those days...

10-26-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
Undertaker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 60 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Cummins needs to step it up soon! Rumor for this year is the new powerstroke will be putting out 400 HP and 700ft and the duramax is going to increase to 390 HP and 700 ft. I hope cummins does something soon after.

10-26-2009, 07:23 PM	#2
scottsjeeprolet Chapter President Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kingsville, MD Posts: 3,066 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Ya but when they're broken down on the side of the road the mighty Cummins will just keep chugging along. __________________ 1999 3500 4X4 DRW, QC, LB, Auto, 4.10 posi rear, 235 85R16 Dunlop RV, S&B Intake, Moto Blue 4" Dual exhaust,Adrenaline w/Pulse, boost elbow, ISSPRO guages, 3 on the windshield and one on the wheel, AirDog 100, BD VB & TCI Maximizer TC, B&M Super trans cooler, Secret Trans controller, DDII's for tailgaters to enjoy Scotte Maryland DTR Chapter #33 Wanna join? email @ MDDTR33@YAHOO.COM Find out what's going on in MD Chapter #33 Forums

10-26-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
ripping r Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: az Posts: 447 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	yep you can have all the power. but when all i does is break it don't matter. I wish they would get off this more power kick. and worry about getting the mpg up. __________________ 06 flame red 4 door swb qc g56 4x4 cummins ride-rite air bags,2''leveling kit,line-x,rear mag-hytec empty weight 7,050 pounds.

10-27-2009, 05:15 AM	#6
06RAM2500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,156 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yeah but Chevy will still suck to drive and ride shotgun, and Fords new engine could have as many problems as the International. __________________ Mostly Stock W/ the Exception Of an ATS Converter and Fluidampr The weather was dominated by a large Canadian low. Which is not to be confused by a Mexican high.

10-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#7
CoastalDav Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 855 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The next thing we will see is a Scorpian stinging a Dodge in a Ford Commercial. If they really wanted to sting Dodge, all they had to do is install an in line 6 in the 2010 truck and called it anything they wanted to. I love the F450 as a tow vehicle but would never go that way as long as there's a V-8 in there. Dave __________________ 2006 Dodge 3500 SLT, Cummins, 48RFE, 3:73's, 70 Gallon Transfer Flow Bed Tank with Trax II Monitor System, Racor Marine Centrifigal Water Seperator/10 Micron Filter in the system. Edge Insight w/pyro, Headache Rack, Turbo Wing, Rhino Bed Linner, Nasta Rails, Recon Lights and Strip Lights, Sirius Sat Radio, Net Weight 7,520 lbs with 34 gallons fuel Tagged at 13,500lbs GVW. Towing 35ft Carriage ,Triple Slide 5fer, GVW 14030. 04 Hemi Durango AWD "Grannys Hemi Kid Getter"

10-26-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
Dodge04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	If you win on Sunday, you'll sell Monday!

11-13-2009, 01:52 PM	#8
Beavermike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I'd prefer MPG and reliability My 04 gets over 21 mpg on the hwy, and I can tow my 5000 lb trailer and get 15.5 mpg. My buddy with his current version Ford can't even get 15 mpg on the hwy and not towing. The Ford sucks fuel. __________________ 2004 White Laramie Quad Cab 2500 4X4 SB, CTD HO with 3.73, auto, block heater, anti-spin and tow pkg & mirrors. 285/70-17. Black Line-X, Black Bushwacker fenders flares, mud flaps. Pro-tech box. Stull SS step bar. HuskyLiner frt & rear. Piaa 2100X driving lights. MBRP 4" exhaust. Jordan Brake Controller, Leer Canopy, AIRaid Intake.

11-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#9
Big Oil Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CO Posts: 15 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	My boss has an 02 CTD with intake and an edge juise with attitude and we both pulled the same elite trailers 25' goose neck flatbed him getting 9mpg with his slightly modded truck, and with my bone stock 6.7L i was getting 11mpg. After loading the trailer to over 17k with an oil field skid mounted building (i.e. basically a wind sock) i got 7mpg from Columbus Ohio to Charleston, WV. Not bad for a stock truck. My 99' 7.3L would get over 23mpg on the highway with 500ppm fuel but dropped to under 20 with ULSD. Pulling a 8k enclosed would get 11mpg. It is a shame that by cleaning up the emissions by reducing sulfur content we end up using more fuel due to worse MPG seams like we are using more crude oil so we must be having a larger impact on the envirnment instead of a smaller one. Bassackward in my book. Like previously stated it gets to a point where HP doesnt matter if you dont get squat for MPG. __________________ 2009 6.7L Ram 2500, Quad Cab, Long Box, Auto, Laramie, B&W... Bone Stock Old Truck: 1999 Ford F-350 4-Door Long Box 7.3L, BHA Filter, Cirvinie's scoop hood, 5" exhaust, 4" lift, 315/75/16, burned up glow plugs, wont start without plugging in.... worn out POS, traded in with 250,000 miles

12-16-2009, 08:06 PM	#10
kingofdodge7131 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,116 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	They could knock power back just a tad with the new trans get some extra mileage and still have enough power to everything your truck can carry. Safely that is. __________________ New baby as of 7/24/04 2004.5 Ram 2500 4x4 silver diesel. 600 cummins. All the nice lil electrical things that will die in about 5 years haha. Stock and with these payements at 20 will stay that way 97 4x4 360 99 CTD 4X4 intake and exhaust,

12-17-2009, 08:25 AM	#11
Posm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 60 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I would pay extra to have a low HP/high MPG option, say 275 HP 500 TQ. This along with the awsome 6 speed Auto would pull any load up to 20K lbs any where in the eastern USA. __________________ 2008 2500 4X4 White, Laramie, Unknown spray in bed liner, Dodge step bars, tailgate lift assist, Truxedo Cover, B & W Turnover Ball.

12-17-2009, 10:05 AM	#12
big-c Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northern ky Posts: 29 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	better mpg and lower replacement parts cost these are great trucks but they are a money vacumn __________________ big-c 2003 dodge 3500 b/d t/d crazy larry turbo elbow turbo back 4' stainless exhaust afe air mia silencer ring gutted torque tube 2009 stealth polaris rzr

12-17-2009, 12:11 PM	#13
goatjr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 82 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	It wasn't too long ago I had an 03. it's 305 hp was plenty to pull all the overloaded loads I pulled. The tires were about to blow several times but it would pull. If you really need 500 hp to pull what you're pulling than you need a semi. __________________ '05 2500 QCLB 4x4 48re '07 3500 Mega Cab DRW 6sp 5.9

12-17-2009, 01:04 PM	#14
klx650a2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,164 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I had a 2000 with a 215 hp motor and that thing would pull 13k well. Now I have 350 hp and it pulls it better, but for pulling legal weights, how much more do you need? Give me the option to change my power level from the factory on the fly. Lower power for the highway running empty and up the ponies to tow... __________________ 2007.5, 2500HD, QC, Laramie, 4X4, SB, 68RFE, 3.73, Inferno red, Edge Insight w/pyro, MaxBrake, Firestone Ride-Rites and controller, Air-Zenith air compressor, EZ Change Drain plug, S&B drop in air filter, 250 watt oil pan heater, EGR unplugged. 2008 YZ450FX, matching 756's, Marcel Fournier ice tires, 320mm EBC supermoto front disk, billet fuel screw, DiD narrow x-ring chain, Ironman sprockets, Scotts SS oil filter, Dr. D pipe coming, love the SSS suspension...

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