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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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6.7 driving impressions?

Has anybody else besides Luke driven one of the new 6.7 liter trucks yet? I'm really curious how much the new 6 speed auto putrs the power to the ground!
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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EB290 has one. But remember, these are the chassis cabs with the Aisin 6 speeds that are out now. The new Orion 68RFE transmission is not out yet to my knowledge. Should be on sale after the first of the year.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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I drove one yesterday. Very impressed. Might put the 6 speed manual out of business.

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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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DanTana do they run much better than the 06 5.9?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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The motor was much quiter, truck rode rough, 6 speed auto worked great. 1st. was lower, 6th. was higher, about 1800 @ 70. I am really excited about the 6 speed auto. Motor was NOT sluggish.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Five years ago I was the most die hard manual transmission fan you could find. After having spent quite a few miles behind the wheel of the new 6.7/Aisin combo, I don't think I'd ever own another manual. An auto that can run and pull with or better than a manual, and has a longer warranty, is the way to go in my book. This is gonna be a hard engine and tranny combo to beat. It's that good.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Thats good to hear!! Thanks Luke S
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Any info on pricing?

Specificially, anybody know what a 6.7/Aisin quad cab 4x4 Laramie with the 2UH package will run?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Is it a bad thing if my diesel mechanic told me it was a 6.1L yesterday?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff in TD
Any info on pricing?

Specificially, anybody know what a 6.7/Aisin quad cab 4x4 Laramie with the 2UH package will run?
Lets make sure we are on the same page here. The Aisin is only available in the cab&chassis. In the pick-up it will be a Dodge made 6-speed auto. The transmission is going to be $1555 option. So about $555 more than a 48re, so just take the price of what a current truck with a 48re is and add another $500 or so and that should get you pretty close.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Is it a bad thing if my diesel mechanic told me it was a 6.1L yesterday?
Sounds like you might need to find a new technician?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks Luke, and yeah, I was talking about the cab and chassis.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Ram 2500 & 6.7 and 6spd auto ???

Does anyone know for sure when you will be able to get a Ram 2500 Regular Cab -long box 4x4 with the new 6.7 CTD and the 6 speed automatic ???
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by plowmaster
Does anyone know for sure when you will be able to get a Ram 2500 Regular Cab -long box 4x4 with the new 6.7 CTD and the 6 speed automatic ???
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Production should start in about a month, right after they come back from Christmas and new years break. I should be able to order them any day.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Another question:

Did you guys drive it enough to get an idea of highway fuel milage?

If so, please give details (what speed, 2wd or 4wd truck...).

Thanks in advance.
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