war machine

hey been a while since I was on here, anyways, looking at getting a 2011 ram 2500, cuimmins obviously, but have not been able to gather much info about the power train I would like to run.the plan is to order a reg cab long box 2x4, with 6 speed standard (yes still avaliable) and a 3.42's in the rear end. to me it seems like an excellent choice for what I do. anybody else have somthing similar and how does it work for you??

one other thing, is the 6.7 as well known for reliability as the 5.9?? when they first came out a few years back I heard nothing but bad things.....

any input would greatly appreciated. thanks guys.

picdodge

I picked up a 2011 2 weeks ago. I love it more every day. I would consider the 3500 over the 2500, with a GVW over 10,000 the TPMS is not required. It seems that the TPMS is troublesome. The cost difference is min.
Just my thoughts.

DJM

I have a 2010 2500 St 4x4 6 speed standard with the cummins & 3.42 rear. I love it. I had to get the ST in order to get the manual transfer case.

war machine

hey djm what kind of milage are you seeing with that driveline, most guys here are seeing 17-20 mpg, but most seem to have the auto and the tallest gears you can get with that are 3.73's. Im kinda think somthing around 21-23 mpg. but I could be wrong.

DJM

I wish I could tell you something better, but I have 10,000 miles on board and the best I can get is 20 mpg and that is staying at 60 mph.

war machine

wow I would have thought better as well, could be its not broken in yet, you know its funny though my modified 94 used to get the same mileage running double the horsepower and torque, it really makes one think with todays technology, why cant a 25-30 mpg full size diesel truck be made... ah well still not going to stop me completely from looking at getting one.

thanks for the info.

sheriffav8r

Thank the EPA on that one.... I do have to say, that my new stock 2011 with 4.10 gears does have a lot of oomph when you step on it. Compares powerwise with my 2001 with Edge Juice.... Less MPG, but well worth it for all the creature comforts, IMHO....

redlineguy

tpms???

Sniper351

He may be refering to the vehicle inspection. Here in TN, if your GVWR is 10,500 or above, you are not required to get the vehicle emmision tested for renewal of your tags every year. Just a guess though.

picdodge

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

redlineguy

Thanks

Would not think that is required. Because he said "TPMS is not required"




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picdodge

The guys at the tire shop stated that any vehicle under 10,000 Gvw require TPMS. So the 3500 is exempt.
No big deal, but search the site for TPMS. Just trying to save Sguy a possible headache.

redlineguy

WOW another GOV regulation!!!

picdodge

Yes sir, since 2007 according to Wikipedia. We can thank FOMOCO & Firestone (the Explorer fiasco) for this regulation.

war machine

I think here in canada its a bit diffrent, as far as I know the tpms is optional on all dodge trucks. there are ways to defeat the system. if it becomes too much of an annoyance