2016 Dodge 2500 with 6.4 Hemi engine ?

[coobie]

It,s time to start looking for a new truck.The wife and I are going today to look at a 2016 Dodge 2500 with the 6.4 hemi engine.Any of you folks have this engine?If so how is it for pulling power and mileage?Have any major problems with the truck,engine or transmission?Thanks for any info.

 

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Can't speak for the 6.4 Hemi, but have 2015 6.7 Cummins 3500 Dually, hauling machine. Owned Duramax for 3 prior trucks, completely satisfied w/ Dodge interior, handling, mileage and way truck was built. With the 3.73 rear end payload for 2500 Crew 4x4 6.4L 8ft Bed = 12K, for 15k need 4.1 rear end - that's what I went with, takes getting used to with regards to shift pattern, but essential when hauling heavy - Good luck and have fun!

 

[coobie]

I also wanted to add looking at the Mega cab model with 3.73 gear.

 

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Mega Cab steals from the 8ft bed, but the trade off is nice! Post pics when you guys drive off the lot - but shop well, should be able to get $10k-$12k off MSRP easily!

 

[HHR]

If you plan to tow much at altitude, you may want to watch this towing test.
https://youtu.be/BeWhXy_ciuM

 

[rankrank1]

If you plan to tow much at altitude, you may want to watch this towing test.
https://youtu.be/BeWhXy_ciuM

I was researching this same info hard about a month ago and this is certainly an excellent video to watch. The video clearly shows the transmission ratios from 1st to 2nd gear are way to steep along with the ridiculous computer management limiting the engine rpms when in first gear.

My opinion is that the 6.4 Hemi would be an unbeatable gasser combo with a better tranny and computer engine management. As it is the venerable old chevy 6.0 liter handily beats it even though it is clearly way down on engine hp and torgue compared to the Hemi. However when you add in the better GM tranny and the better GM engine programming then Chevy's entire package outperforms the Hemi entire package.

Similar Testing on Pick Up Truck dot com and the Chevy 6.0 got both better empty and towing/loaded mpg too and the 6.0 has never been known as a gas miser but durability has never been questioned with it.

Not pushing the chevy at all. I would love that Hemi myself with a better tranny....the same video can be seen of the Chevy 6.0 in action too.

PS do not believe the Hemi lie-o-meter dash read out on mpg either. It is 2 to 4 mpg optimistic compared to what the truck really gets by most reports of people who have them when they hand calculate.

 

[C4Ranch]

My BIL has a 2015 6.4L if u can get a bigger gas tank, do it. He complains about how small it is. I have the Chevy 6.0L and it came standard with 36gal.

 

[Fordman1981]

My BIL has a 2015 6.4L if u can get a bigger gas tank, do it. He complains about how small it is. I have the Chevy 6.0L and it came standard with 36gal.

I think they have options on tanks for the regular trucks but if you want a really big tank get a C&C mine has a 52 or is it 54 gallon tank.

 

[Diamondpilot]

How did The Ford and Chevy do against the Ram? I had a 2003 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi and my complaint was it needed a lot of RPM's to make any power even with 3.92 gears.

Chris

 

[Fordman1981]

How did The Ford and Chevy do against the Ram? I had a 2003 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi and my complaint was it needed a lot of RPM's to make any power even with 3.92 gears. Chris

I haven't pulled the Ike gauntlet but I have pulled the mountains of NC VA and KY many times with my 5.7 Hemi power wagon with 12k trailer and I never dropped below the speed limit. I'm getting ready to make the same pull in a month or so with my new 2016 3500 C&C with dump bed 6.4 hemi. I'll be pulling in the 12 k range this time as well I don't expect any issues. I think TFL trucks are a bunch of doofs.

On a side note yes my rams with the 6.7 CTD make the same pull with same loads or more easier but the hemi doesn't have any trouble with it either.