Dodge Cummins Engine Concern

[EverythingAttachments]

Is that 07 the 6.7l diesel? with more emissions?

In 2005, the heaviest config was DRW long bed Quad with diesel. Cant speak to the 07's or what they weigh

They put the 5.9 in the early 07s and the 6.7 in the later 07s. I had a early 07 mega cab dually and now have an 06 mega cab SRW 2500.
Travis

 

[kwswan]

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Would be nice to live in a southern state where salt is used only on grits.

You put sugar on grits,not salt.

 

[Furu]

Since in general, manual transmissions result in better mileage than autos how much does that factor into the mileage reports?

As an aside why did Ram make auto the standard and manual a special option. It seems that companies have really moved away from manual transmissions over the years and there are a lot of reports that say that auto gives higher tow capabilities than manual which I do not understand.

 

[sawtooth]

Yes those are great engines so no worries. On the other hand the truck itself may fall apart though. Lol

 

[mikehaugen]

Since in general, manual transmissions result in better mileage than autos how much does that factor into the mileage reports?

As an aside why did Ram make auto the standard and manual a special option. It seems that companies have really moved away from manual transmissions over the years and there are a lot of reports that say that auto gives higher tow capabilities than manual which I do not understand.

I know the trucks with manuals had the engine de-tuned quite substantially. I guess they have more faith in the autos, and I also suppose it's because the torque is applied much more smoothly to the drivetrain, especially with certain people behind the wheel. I think I heard of people snapping output shafts on the manuals.

When did they fix the dowel rod issue with the 5.9? What did they do to fix it?

 

[Fordman1981]

I know the trucks with manuals had the engine de-tuned quite substantially. I guess they have more faith in the autos, and I also suppose it's because the torque is applied much more smoothly to the drivetrain, especially with certain people behind the wheel. I think I heard of people snapping output shafts on the manuals. When did they fix the dowel rod issue with the 5.9? What did they do to fix it?

It's not the manual transmission that's the issue its the clutch. They put the strongest quietest clutch on the market in them. They handle the 650 lb ft torque fine more than that they start slipping. I ran into the clutch slipping issue with mine after adding quite a bit of power. I upgraded the clutch to a south bend and have no further concerns on towing anything under 30,000 lbs combined. The reason ram doesn't offer a better clutch from the factory is noise while I don't find it noisy at all some do.

 

[Capricious]

"..You put sugar on grits,not salt...."





YOU might. I don't.


No milk, either.

 

[LD1]

They put the 5.9 in the early 07s and the 6.7 in the later 07s.
Travis

Thats why I asked

 

[kwswan]

"..You put sugar on grits,not salt...."






YOU might. I don't.


No milk, either.

Sorry there bud,guess since your from Mo.,then that must be the way they do it there. Never saw anybody here in the south use salt on them,usually just butter & sugar.
And for the record I don't use either,never been hungry enough to eat grits.

 

[sawtooth]

Sorry there bud,guess since your from Mo.,then that must be the way they do it there. Never saw anybody here in the south use salt on them,usually just butter & sugar. And for the record I don't use either,never been hungry enough to eat grits.

Butter and salt for me please in NC.