Got our first one in this morning. It is a manual so it is not the 650 ft-lbs of torque, but still the 350hp. These things are gonna be hard to beat. The first thing I notice is the quietness at idle, man they are quiet! Just like on the cab & chassis's there is virtually no turbo lag thanks to the VGT. This factory installed engine brake is gonna sell us a lot of trucks also, works so smoothly. I am really excited about the new engine and I think our sales are going to grow. I will report on the new 68rfe when my first one hits the ground, which will be any day now.

 

"It is a manual so it is not the 650 ft-lbs of torque, but still the 350hp."

The Dodge website says there is no difference between manual and automatic. What gives?

 

No, they are both 350hp, but the manual has 610 ft-lbs , and the auto come with 650 ft.lbs.

 

Luke S does it feel faster than an 06 5.9????? I was offered a pretty good deal on a trade for my truck just wondering if I should do it.....

 

Well, it's kind of an illusion. It doesn't feel like it has that umph that the 5.9 has, but that is because the torque curve is so darn flat thanks to the VGT. Personally, for my money, I wouldn't trade a truck that new. You are gonna take some kinda bath on it, I don't care what kind of numbers they show you on paper with their "fuzzy math". But, I am conservative. If a guy had a truck that had a lot of miles and needed to trade, I'd say have at it. If you got a lot of money and can afford to trade, go ahead. But if you are not wealthy, like me, I would keep the one you got.

 

as a former truck salesman, that is GREAT advice from Luke S. Especially with the durability of the cummins...

 

Thanks for the advice Luke............ I think I will wait a year or two......

 

Could you give us more info on the truck?? 25/3500 srw/drw 4x2/4x4

Thanks

 

The one I drove this morning was a 3500, quad cab, 4x4, short bed, SRW, 6-speed manual. I have a lot more coming so I'll let you know about how the others run.

 

Yep, dealer called me last night, it's finally here. 3500, 4 door, short bed, 2wd, 6.7CTD manual 6 speed Big Horn. I can't wait.

My old truck was a 98 Dakota with a 4 cylinder and 256,000 miles. Top speed; 68.

 

Crap, I gotta call the dealerships here and see if they got one yet.

 

I guess there finally shipping out the auto's.

 

50 miles on my new 07 6.7 CTD and WOW! Take off in 2nd, put it in 3rd and hammer down and the tires spin. I'm impressed.

 

Da##ed you Luke... Threads like this is why I got my mega-cab

I am goona wait until the 6.7's are proven before I do anything but it is good to hear you thoughs on them.. Might have to stop at the dealer and drive one...

Shane

 

Yep, hopefully they are going to be nice and reliable!!! I'll have to go and drive one tomorrow if there is one at the dealership...... Looking foward to the new Ford getting at the local dealership too.... Want to test them back to back with the auto's!! I wonder when the mags will do another shootout with the new Diesels????