2016 Dodge 2500 with 6.4 Hemi engine ?

[coobie]

I have owned four dodge diesels. I bought them for the engine and kind of tolerated the truck. Maybe the newer ones are better my most recent dodge was a 2012 but I always have thought the fit and finish of the fords and GM's was way ahead of the dodge. I am in no way brand loyal anytime I buy a new truck I drive all three before I make up my mind. I had the 2012 dodge, traded it in a ford, and now have a GMC.

I drove all of big three 2016,s Ford F-250 6.2 engine,Chevy 2500 6.0 vortex and the Dodge 2500 with the 6.4 hemi.Just liked the way dodge handled plus the interior & engine.Not brand loyal myself since 2002 1 chevy,1 dodge,2 fords and now back to dodge.All were pretty dependable trucks..

 

[bdog]

Sweet! If you are happy that is all that matters. Reliability and capability I think they are all so close it just comes down to preference. I have not been able to tell any notable difference between the three brands in the trucks I have owned.

 

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

We ended buying a 2016 Dodge 2500 laramie 4X4 crew cab 6.4 hemi with the 3.73 gear today.Had to order the one we wanted 8 weeks until delivery.Thanks for everyones input.

Congrats, cannot wait to see the pics, happy haulin'!

 

[Monster5601]

What I don't get about the continuous flow of non-stop Ike Gauntlet truck pulls is why, I've yet to see a checker finish flag at any destination I was towing too. I'm more interested in could I hold posted speed limits, handling, stopping, and fuel economy.

 

[coobie]

What I don't get about the continuous flow of non-stop Ike Gauntlet truck pulls is why, I've yet to see a checker finish flag at any destination I was towing too. I'm more interested in could I hold posted speed limits, ride and handling, stopping, and fuel economy.

I agree.I was more interested comfort,ride,handling,fuel economy,and dealer support with my truck purchase.

 

[Diamondpilot]

What I don't get about the continuous flow of non-stop Ike Gauntlet truck pulls is why, I've yet to see a checker finish flag at any destination I was towing too. I'm more interested in could I hold posted speed limits, handling, stopping, and fuel economy.

To me it means a lot. Nothing more nerve racking than being able to not get up to speed and tiring to merge onto the interstate. It's also nice being able to keep up with traffic flow.

Chris

 

[wmonroe]

Congrats on your new truck!

 

[762MM]

Coobie...you'll love it.

2014 2500 Mega w/ 6.4L & 3.73 w/ Rambox & rear air...she hogs out at 7620lbs at a local scale.

Took about 5 weeks from order to delivery...but we are closer to Mexico down here on the gulf coast.

I towed a 7x14 enclosed trailer with about 2500lbs of payload. Houston to Keystone (Including Ike) and mpg was low...but expected that. Day to day occasional towing and flat land no prob.

Highway mpg (75-83) I get 15.5 at its best. Mixed prob 13.5 and all city prob 10 mpg. Not diesel mpg but we didn't need an oil burner and I usually keep things a while. Fuelly has me at 13.3 mpg for 73 fill ups and about 24300 miles.

Lifetime Mopar warranty isn't avail with the CTD but is with gas. I paid about $1400 for it and no doubt it will pay for itself. Maintenance costs are fairly easy. Oil, if you follow the suggested type, is hard to find sometimes-Found it a few times on Amazon way cheaper than anywhere else and I buy a couple cases at a time.

So many gadgets and computers. I've had a few issues and recalls, but nothing too out of the ordinary for a vehicle.

It's too nice to be a truck. That's the downside for me...still not able to use it fully like a truck because the honeymoon isn't over and I don't want cosmetic damage. I should have bought a beater and a nice car...ha! We love road trips in the rig.

It doesn't like the airport garage or many confined spaces...I just plan an extra 10 mins for most commutes with unknown parking.

People all over the web complain about the stock tires. Keep them aired, rotated, and balanced and perhaps you won't see any issues...unless you plan on dumping them anyway.

My neighbor has a CCSB CTD. He needs it and knew maint would be higher for his application.

Enjoy!

 

[coobie]

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Coobie...you'll love it.

2014 2500 Mega w/ 6.4L & 3.73 w/ Rambox & rear air...she hogs out at 7620lbs at a local scale.

Took about 5 weeks from order to delivery...but we are closer to Mexico down here on the gulf coast.

I towed a 7x14 enclosed trailer with about 2500lbs of payload. Houston to Keystone (Including Ike) and mpg was low...but expected that. Day to day occasional towing and flat land no prob.

Highway mpg (75-83) I get 15.5 at its best. Mixed prob 13.5 and all city prob 10 mpg. Not diesel mpg but we didn't need an oil burner and I usually keep things a while. Fuelly has me at 13.3 mpg for 73 fill ups and about 24300 miles.

Lifetime Mopar warranty isn't avail with the CTD but is with gas. I paid about $1400 for it and no doubt it will pay for itself. Maintenance costs are fairly easy. Oil, if you follow the suggested type, is hard to find sometimes-Found it a few times on Amazon way cheaper than anywhere else and I buy a couple cases at a time.

So many gadgets and computers. I've had a few issues and recalls, but nothing too out of the ordinary for a vehicle.

It's too nice to be a truck. That's the downside for me...still not able to use it fully like a truck because the honeymoon isn't over and I don't want cosmetic damage. I should have bought a beater and a nice car...ha! We love road trips in the rig.

It doesn't like the airport garage or many confined spaces...I just plan an extra 10 mins for most commutes with unknown parking.

People all over the web complain about the stock tires. Keep them aired, rotated, and balanced and perhaps you won't see any issues...unless you plan on dumping them anyway.

My neighbor has a CCSB CTD. He needs it and knew maint would be higher for his application.

Enjoy!

Great information,I did read about the 0w-40 oil and tires.I kept my 2006 Ford f150 4X4 super crew as my beater truck.Dealer tells me my truck should be here first week in april.

 

[PapeCAT]

Grats on the new rig. My company car is a 2016 2500 CCLB 2WD Hemi 5.7 and I really like it. My MPG is max 16 at 72 on relatively flat highway. I have been a long time CTD fan and owner with 5 12V trucks, and a brand new 2012 CCLB Cummins 6 speed. Never would have considered the Hemi but I am sold now. Not sure about the 6.4 and how it compares but I'm happy with the 5.7 so surely the 6.4 should be an improvement. Oh, and if the vibes of MDS get to you around town, leave it in tow/haul mode to keep it running on all 8 Cylinders all of the time. (the 5.7 doesn't have MDS on 3/4 ton and above trucks, FYI)

I still have a 12V in my 1987 F350 but it sits in the garage most of the time now that the Hemi is here.

 

[rankrank1]

Coobie - Have you logged enough miles yet to offer up any mpg results yet? (I know its a 3/4 ton and not really why a 3/4 ton is usually purchased. That said, I have been contemplating an uprade to either a Ram 2500 or Silverado 2500 gasser for my next truck....when I can get over the sticker shock of looking anyway. Cost to operate it is one of the factors for me so always interested in feedback).

Also, How is the ride. My wife has lots of health problems so a punishing ride is out for me hence the reason I have only been loosely looking and mostly considering only the Ram 2500 or the Silverado 2500 as most claim they have the best ride of the 2500's. Her health problems may force me to remain with 1/2 ton with a heavy payload package or similar.

 

[coobie]

Coobie - Have you logged enough miles yet to offer up any mpg results yet? (I know its a 3/4 ton and not really why a 3/4 ton is usually purchased. That said, I have been contemplating an uprade to either a Ram 2500 or Silverado 2500 gasser for my next truck....when I can get over the sticker shock of looking anyway. Cost to operate it is one of the factors for me so always interested in feedback).

Also, How is the ride. My wife has lots of health problems so a punishing ride is out for me hence the reason I have only been loosely looking and mostly considering only the Ram 2500 or the Silverado 2500 as most claim they have the best ride of the 2500's. Her health problems may force me to remain with 1/2 ton with a heavy payload package or similar.

I have only 900 miles on the dodge at this time.I have averaged about 14.2 mpg,s city/mostly highway driving.I am sure that will improve a little when the engine gets broke in more.The wife and I love the ride,IMHO the rear coil springs make a big difference in the ride verses springs.The only complaint we have the truck sets up pretty high so quite a hike to get inside.I would suggest to take a few different trucks for a test drive.We test drove 2016,s(super crew cabs) ford f-150,Ford f250,and chevy 2500.First place was the dodge,2nd ford f-150,3rd chevy 2500,4th f-250.Hope this helps.

 

[rankrank1]

I have only 900 miles on the dodge at this time.I have averaged about 14.2 mpg,s city/mostly highway driving.I am sure that will improve a little when the engine gets broke in more.The wife and I love the ride,IMHO the rear coil springs make a big difference in the ride verses springs.The only complaint we have the truck sets up pretty high so quite a hike to get inside.I would suggest to take a few different trucks for a test drive.We test drove 2016,s(super crew cabs) ford f-150,Ford f250,and chevy 2500.First place was the dodge,2nd ford f-150,3rd chevy 2500,4th f-250.Hope this helps.

Yes definitely a help. Is the 14.2 dash display or hand calculated? Sadly most of the Ram 2500 dash calculators are off by 2 to 2.5 mpg on the optimistic side according to many.

Actually, Drove a Ford F150 a couple weeks ago with the 5.0 V8. The Wife and I both liked it but was not overwhelmed with it in any way. Made $50 in the deal though as local dealer was running a March Madness promotion where you test drive a new vehicle then take a foul shot if you make it they hand you $50 cash. The foulshot was closer to a 17 footer instead of 15, but I sunk it anyway. Not bad for an old man pushing 50 with zero warmups, shooting outside in the wind, and had not even touched a basketball in 2 years. I already know the current F-250 is out as we test drove those a couple years ago and ride was too rough for wife.

Have sat in the new Silverado's but not driven one yet. I do not really like the feel behind the wheel, nor the lower windshield roofline, but I do love all the the GM V8's....

Just returned from driving a Ram 2500 4x4 trademan with 6.4. It did not have running boards on it. It was comical watching my wife get in it. I got my laugh for the day as it is a challenge for an older short person like her to get in it for sure. Heck I am nearly 6'5" and struggled to clime in it. Ride was passable for her but not overwhelming. Wished they would have had a higher trim line in configuration I looking at but they did not. It had a 3.73 rearend

We also drove a Ram 1500 SLT with 5.7 liter Hemi and crew cab 4x4 and 6' 3" or whatever bed and 3.92 rear end with 8 speed tranny. The Wife loved it and so did I. We told the dealer we will take it if they honor the internet price they had it advertised for which is the sole reason we went there in the first place. However, they are claiming that price was not correct and balking....higher mangers and owner were not there today...will know more tomorrow...should be interesting...

 

[kevinwak]

[V Just returned from driving a Ram 2500 4x4 trademan with 6.4. It did not have running boards on it. It was comical watching my wife get in it. [/quote ]


I would almost prefer a truck that comes from the factory without running boards. That way I could get Amp Research power steps. I know a few people with them and they are great. You get a bi wide step that auto deploys when the door is opened.

 

[coobie]

Yes definitely a help. Is the 14.2 dash display or hand calculated? Sadly most of the Ram 2500 dash calculators are off by 2 to 2.5 mpg on the optimistic side according to many.

Actually, Drove a Ford F150 a couple weeks ago with the 5.0 V8. The Wife and I both liked it but was not overwhelmed with it in any way. Made $50 in the deal though as local dealer was running a March Madness promotion where you test drive a new vehicle then take a foul shot if you make it they hand you $50 cash. The foulshot was closer to a 17 footer instead of 15, but I sunk it anyway. Not bad for an old man pushing 50 with zero warmups, shooting outside in the wind, and had not even touched a basketball in 2 years. I already know the current F-250 is out as we test drove those a couple years ago and ride was too rough for wife.

Have sat in the new Silverado's but not driven one yet. I do not really like the feel behind the wheel, nor the lower windshield roofline, but I do love all the the GM V8's....

Just returned from driving a Ram 2500 4x4 trademan with 6.4. It did not have running boards on it. It was comical watching my wife get in it. I got my laugh for the day as it is a challenge for an older short person like her to get in it for sure. Heck I am nearly 6'5" and struggled to clime in it. Ride was passable for her but not overwhelming. Wished they would have had a higher trim line in configuration I looking at but they did not. It had a 3.73 rearend

We also drove a Ram 1500 SLT with 5.7 liter Hemi and crew cab 4x4 and 6' 3" or whatever bed and 3.92 rear end with 8 speed tranny. The Wife loved it and so did I. We told the dealer we will take it if they honor the internet price they had it advertised for which is the sole reason we went there in the first place. However, they are claiming that price was not correct and balking....higher mangers and owner were not there today...will know more tomorrow...should be interesting...

My gas mileage was hand calculated.The wife and I can relate to no running boards our test drive truck did not have any running boards it was kind of funny trying to get inside the truck but by god we made it.Good luck on your choice.

 

[Copperhead]

As a comparison, my 2015 2500HD Z71 with 6.0L gasser, 6 speed 6L90 trans, and 4.10 diffs, the average mpg for summer has been 14-15 mpg and winter 13-14 mpg. Those are averages for all miles.... highway, gravel roads, in town, off road, hauling, cumulatively. On road trips, typically 17-18 mpg. A little over 21K miles on it now. The local running has been generally on E15 regular fuel. Yes, E15 not E85. On road trips, usually E10. So the differences between brands of pickups is not really much. I got it primarily for payload capacity, not towing, and I got a little over $9000 off the sticker with a free Line-X bedliner job. Get what works best for what you need at the best value you can get it at.

 

[RalphVa]

I laugh every time I see the term "hemi head" engine. Don't know how Dodge got a patent on it because Alfa Romeo and Toyota had "hemi head" (without that name) engines with spark plugs at top and valves to each side WAY before Dodge coined this term. Almost all Corolla and Tacoma 4 cylinder engines are "hemi head" type. Alfas way back to the 50s are "hemi head". All give good fuel mileage, mainly depends on the fuel delivery type and whether turbo or not as to how efficient they are.

Ralph

 

[Diamondpilot]

I laugh every time I see the term "hemi head" engine. Don't know how Dodge got a patent on it because Alfa Romeo and Toyota had "hemi head" (without that name) engines with spark plugs at top and valves to each side WAY before Dodge coined this term. Almost all Corolla and Tacoma 4 cylinder engines are "hemi head" type. Alfas way back to the 50s are "hemi head". All give good fuel mileage, mainly depends on the fuel delivery type and whether turbo or not as to how efficient they are. Ralph

I believe Ford had the first mass produced Hemi. Heck, my Civic and Kawasaki lawnmower engine also have Hemi heads.

Hemispherical combustion chamber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chris

 

[coobie]

Well there you have it,you learn something new everyday.