Truck Camper Magazine picks Ram 3500 for project truck

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Aug 29, 2014 | 01:21 PM

SOhappy

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Truck Camper Magazine picks Ram 3500 for project truck

6.4 gasser, they are getting intriguing mileage numbers though.

http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/n...-2014-ram-3500

Still, you get twice the torque from the mighty Cummins

, and get the difference in initial cost back at resale, and then some (gas vs. diesel).

Aug 29, 2014 | 02:44 PM

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That's a decently written article... It looks like a good deal, but they probably never drove a diesel, or have not driven one for the last 10 years...

Aug 30, 2014 | 02:25 AM

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Almost had me convinced. But after having a Cummins for over 4 years now I don't know if I could ever go back to a Hemi (which is what was in my 08 Mega Cab). Great thought provoking article though.

Aug 30, 2014 | 02:31 PM

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They went by the guess-o-meter, instead of actually figuring it.

Aug 30, 2014 | 05:55 PM

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I noticed that too, but when I hand calculate over a long trip, the lie-o-meter and hand calculations were kind of close.

Aug 31, 2014 | 09:02 AM

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Friend of mine here sold his 06 3500 Mega diesel and factory ordered a 6.4.
Maybe he'll comment. Overall, he's pleased.

Sep 2, 2014 | 07:18 AM

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Yes, I could live with the 6.4L in a Power Wagon.

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Sep 30, 2014 | 03:17 PM

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double posted like a noob

Sep 30, 2014 | 03:18 PM

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I know I am a few generations behind but I get 12.9mpg give or take .5 on every tank, it does not matter if I'm in the mountains or flat ground.

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