I had a 2014 RAM 1500 with the 3.6L V6 in Interior Alaska. I hauled my 700lb ATV as well as hauled a 200 gal water tank twice a week and towed by camper and hauled my ATV combined 3100 pounds. I found it to be totally adequate and never felt particularly stressed. On the highway with my ATV in the bed I could get 26mpg on the highway, thats pretty great. Since then I have a 2018 1500 with the HEMI and while I still love it and aside from the exhaust manifold issues. 21 on the highway ad 15 around town so I'd get the V6 again since it gets much better mileage and does what I need.
I’ve had a 2019 5.7L with 3:55 gears, and a 2021 5.7L with the 3:92 gears, and also test drove the 3.6L Pentastar 8speed new Ram and of all three the best over all driving, torque, cruising at highway speed combination I felt was the 5.7L with the 3:55 gears. Better acceleration than the 3.31 and better highway cruising (lower rpm) than the 3:92 gears. Plus if you plan on running a different exhaust (louder or removing mufflers and/or resonators) for a louder more aggressive sound, the 3:92’s on highway cruising at 1800-1900 rpm and drone is a nightmare, where the 3:21 or 3:55 runs at a slightly lower rpm so the drone isn’t an issue typically. If I get another truck it will be the 3:55 if possible, or 3:21 if need be, I don’t tow/haul much frequently so the 3:92 aren’t necessary.
You glaringly skipped the BEST option! After about 6,000 mile break in my gas mileage significantly improved, with my 2020 RAM 1500 5.7L eTorque is getting 17.2 mpg suburban commuting (no highway, 87 octane ever since gas prices went up), which is significantly better than my F-150 ecoboost V6. Plus, the V8 sound, seamless shifting, grunty predictable power, and no on/off boost is much better with the RAM. Cool feature is how the eTorque matches engine speed for seamless shifting and regenerates energy from upshifting as well as from braking. I believe this significantly reduces stress and wear on the transmission and brake pads. It also charges the 12 battery without parasitic power lost from a belt driven alternator. Coasting feels like zero friction. Stop start is also seamless and probably the best in the internal combustion trucks. No issues at all with my Laramie. I avoided the overly gizmo upper trim models and made sure not to get a sunroof. With hot Summer AC blasting it drops down to 16.3 mpg. I have several low mileage vehicles and have to trickle charge them, but I don't have to with the RAM 1500 eTorque because the 48V lithium battery system automatically trickle charges the 12V battery. Both RAM eTorque battery systems have been zero maintenance so far.
My 3.6 gets a min of 20 mpg and 23 on the highway. The Gladiator is 5500 lbs and the Ram 1500 V6 quad cab (`22) is 4700 lbs. VERIFIED on a scale at the local quarry. I occasionally tow a 68 Impala on a trailer with the v6 while its not a powerhouse, it pulls it just fine. The V6 may not out run the hemi but it can stay up there along with it.
I love my first hemi in my 2014 1500 especially compared to my 5.3 vortec I had with an 09 Avalanche. The torque with the hemi and 8 speed transmission with the 3.92 is amazing. I really love driving it.
Driving a 2021 Rebel Ecodiesel (3.92). I love the every day drive. So luxurious I hesitate to call it a truck. But it REALLY shines towing our Kodiak 201QB trailer (8,000 miles so far). It’s about 6K lbs loaded, so nowhere near max capacity. 14 MPG towing, smooth, no drama. But as you documented with your Blue Truck, maintenance is a bit more dear. I think you nailed it here.
Thank you for the video! I have a 2021 Limited RAM Ecodiesel with 3.21 gears. I would also recommend a Ecodiesel for people that drive a lot of highway miles. I put on 25,000 miles a year on my vehicle. The Eco gives me 28 to 32 miles to the gallon depending on weather, fuel quality, and how heavy footed I am. For me, it is almost a break-even once you factor in fuel costs, def, oil changes. Everything is a tick more expensive with diesel. I definitely enjoy filling up my 33gal tank and having over 800mile range. Also if you are driving a lot of short trips, stick with a gasser. Diesels love long drives.
When you add up the extra cost of diesel, the cost of DEF and the cost of maintenance I can't rationalize buying a diesel. I chose the Hemi etorque and it suits me just fine.
I’m new to Ram. I went into thinking I wanted a Limited, but the Bighorn I got is luxury/fancy enough for me. The 5.7Hemi was the easy decision. The wifey has the 5.7 in her Grand Cherokee and it has been great for us. Subbed! 🤘
I'm going from the hemi to the V6 myself for the intown fuel economy! The v6 tows great sure it won't win a tow race but it can handle it's max load no problem!
You make it sound like the Pentastar is only good for driving around town. I have a Ram with the 3.6 v6 3:55 rear end and mine gets to tow and haul every now and then and it does very well. I have pulled up to 6000 lbs and it did just a good as my F150 did with the 5.4 v8 in it. It is rated to tow a trailer ya know.
My Outdoorsman with the 3.6 and 355 rear is all the truck i need. All the ram 1500"s with the 3.6 in my area all come with 3:21 rear, cant find the 3:55 rear.
I just bought a 2022 with the Eco diesel. I also have a 2020 with the hemi..both have the 3.21 axle. I am averaging 30 mpg and get 32 on a trip with the Eco diesel I also got extra rebates because of the diesel so I paid a lot less. Those two factors change everything and it definitely will cost me less to operate. The Eco diesel is very smooth and quiet. The high torque means it stays in 8th gear a lot and downshifts very seldom. Great driver
ive had 2 hemi trucks and also had the 3.6 e torque in 2019 3.6 is just fine for most people not if your a heavy hauler hemis have their issues as well for me thje 3,6 e torque is a winner
Obviously they sell a ton of the v6 etorque engines and they are rated in the top ten for dependability. If you’re towing less than 4,000 pounds the v6 will be fine but if you tow more I’d go 5.7 Hemi. For small campers and boats the V6 is adequate.
I had the hemi in a 2016 ram and now have a gladiator EcoDiesel. When towing the same pontoon boat, the EcoDiesel is hands down the best. The hemi still has to be revved out to go up hills to maintain speed. The diesel on the other hand turns half or less rpm to do the same job. It's just more of a relaxed feeling when towing.
I know driving style plays a lot into what someone’s fuel economy can be with that said I don’t know what yours is but my current 21 ram 1500 eco-diesel with the 392 rear end I average 29.6 mpg and that’s how I’m calculating it out. I went with that truck just because I do have a 60 mile one way some mute but I also toe a 26 foot travel trailer. I would like to know how the hemi does towing compared to the eco-diesel.
I drove a Jeep JL with the 3.6L for three years. The engine was tough as nails, and handled everything I threw at it without a grumble. On the highway I found the engine would downshift at the slightest incline, but it never skipped a beat. When it came time to order my Ram 1500 I knew with the extra weight I wouldn't be happy with the 3.6L as my truck will also be used for long road trips of 5K+ miles. I have been quite happy with the 5.7L, and on it's first trip of approx. 1500 miles it returned a respectable 22.3 mpg with the 3:21 gears. The computer thingy showed 22.7, but I knew that wasn't the true numbers.
WHAT my old 2016 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab. It had the 3.23 rear gears. With the 3.6L V-6. It got 28 mpg hwy, going 75- 80 mph. At 55 mph it got 31-32 mpg.
I went back to a hemi from an eco diesel.. I agree with you mostly that the eco diesel drives really well, you got tons of torque right there at the bottom end.. I feel my new Ram wants to keep you in 4cl mode, until of course you put your foot into it. My new one has the 392 rear end also. Not a huge deal but noticeable
Weird, in my 23' Rebel, the only time it goes into eco mode is if I'm coasting through town at 40km/hr or less. Never see it at speeds above that. 5.7 e-torque with 3.92 gears. Highest MPGs displayed so far was 22 on the highway on a flat stretch. She only has 1300kms on it so far, so I'm expecting that to go up a little like my 22' Bighorn did after break-in (also 3.92's).
The lack of torque with the V6 shows trailering. I have to goose it pretty good to pull the boat out of the water on steeper boat ramps. The tow/haul mode and 8 speed transmission compensate really well in other situations, albeit at RPM's and shift points I last saw on my tach when hot rodding in the early 1980's. The 3.6 is in a 23 4x4 warlock. I do like the truck. It's done everything I've asked of it so far.
I drove an ecodiesel and then a 5.7 etorque and hands down the 5.7 was much more fun. Torque is great, but horspower is the measure of the rate the torque is applied. So unloaded acceleration is much better with almost 400 horsepower. The ecodiesel was smooth and accelerated adequately but it wasn't inspiring like the Hemi.
I average 21 mpg (empty)in my 2019 warlock 3.6 with 3.21 gears and 33 inch geolander e load tires . Tows what I need my half ton to tow just fine( kubota bx) couple cows in stock trailer, etc)
I just bought the 2022 Dodge Ram Classic 6.4 box 4x4 with 5.7 Hemi. I already have a 2001 Dodge 5.9 Cummins 3500 but it is 2 wheel drive and it's from Florida (never seen winter). I need the 4x4 for Canadian winters. I have a pentastar in a 2013 minivan and it is perfect for that vehicle. The van gets winter driven and I beat on it. It has crossed the rockies while filled with furniture. I would definitely buy another one 2nd hand.
Okay what about the 2500 what would happen to be the best engine for that truck 2500 I'm looking at a crew cab long bed which is an 8-ft bed maybe a 2022 give me your advice
I have a 17 1500 with the 5.7 3.21 and its 4x4 with a leveling kit. 18mpg highway and 14 round town. Not great but i also didnt buy it for fuel economy.
You forgot about the etorque hemi, the etorque kinda bridges the gap between the hemi and the diesel, mine gets 19-20mpg mixed driving with the 321 gear and the etourque helps with low end torque and smoothing out the shifts ect. Very smooth truck.
I bought one a month ago and get poor mileage in town right now ( 13mpg) in the city. But it is winter and damn cold. My old Silverado got about the same in the city in winter though. My one short road trip I got a bit over 18mpg .My Silverado in the summer got 21. Hoping an improvement in mpg when it warms up.
Sticker shock, higher fuel prices, higher maintenance cost. All of those things kept me away from the ecodiesel. I bet it drives nicer than the hemi but the cost is just not worth it. Ordered my Rebel with the hemi. Can’t wait to get it.
I know a few people that have an ecodiesel and its nothing but problems after that powertrwin warranty kicks off. I would wish that engine on anyone. Yikes
V6 a dog in high altitude & work applications. V8 and for fuel economy eco diesel but diesel outrageous expensive I. Waco Democrat states. Sadly both the v8 and eco diesel are being dropped by RAM.
Eveyone isn't using a pickup to haul boulders and semi trucks. Some need to haul and pickup somethings construction work related , need hauling capable, but don't need to haul a dang 5th wheel lol. Hemi isn't all that, it SUCKS fuel and eco diesel is pricey and hard to get. But hey if your rich go with whatever you want lol. If your a regular waged person go with the V6 cause that's what we can afford and still tough and dependable and just a bit better mpg
do you think $40,600 is a good price for a clean, 2021 Big Horn crew cab with level 2 package and 13k miles right now? also has upgraded wheels, anti-spin diff, tow mirrors and rear wheelhouse liners.
Don’t know what are you talking about by saying fuel mileage is not that different. V8 vs V6 ED. Probably trying to convince yourself that you made a good choice with V8. Diesel is 30% more fuel efficient compared to same same output gas engine. Compared to V8 HEMI it’s around 35% more efficient. I get 28-30 MPG on the HWY in long 300-1200 mile road trips and 22 mpg in my commute, traffic driving. Compared to my 2017 GMC V5.3 which considered as the most efficient V8 gas engine available in pick up trucks I was getting 22 mpg on the hwy and 16.5 in commute driver. Difference is pretty noticeable to me.
I own both, a hemi ram and an eco diesel. Just doing the math.... Diesel cost more so The Eco diesel costs about 15.55 to go 100 miles and a hemi about 18 dollars. So you save 2.50 every 100 miles. The Eco diesel base price before rebates is almost 5000 dollars. Also maintenance costs are higher because of more oil and extra fuel filters. So you typically end up not saving anything or at best, so little that you never recoup the investment. That is just facts. With that said I just bought one. Love the torque. Love the mileage. Much more quiet on the open road. Rarely downshifts on the highway.
@@woodboat3G to travel 100 miles you need 5 gallons for your HEMI and 3.3 gallons for your ED. The place where I am diesel is 40 cents above the regular. Not to mention the convenience of traveling 900 miles without refueling is amazing!
@@BenMarar gas here in Florida is 3.30 and diesel is 4.67. they seem to fluctuate up and down about 20 cents I am averaging just about 30 mpg on the Eco diesel and just about 18 mpg on the hemi. We got the eco diesel in the work truck. Owned it three weeks and have 3000 miles already
Nice video! Excellent intelligent information too! I been a Plymouth/Dodge owner for 50 years! To tell you all the truth! All Dodge engines are not 100% American Made! Plastic junk made! Oh and as a bonus ZF TRANSMISSIONS! Made by BMW! Dodge is Dickin all of us! Fiat/European Engine! Did you tell the customer this! It's not a Ram/Dodge! At the end of the day! We're driving a Fiat Trucks! With the Ram Badge! Sucker's! Fake all day long🤨🤔😳. I drive a 2004.5 2500 4x4 Laramie 5.9 Cummins! Not American made engine! But Cummins/Komatsu = Not American made but designed by Japanese.And built for the American's! No DEF! No Factory emissions 💥!
I’ve got a 2020 eco diesel. Getting 24.5 in town all the time. My best is 32 on the highway. I love the transmission. Sooooo smooth!👍🏼😃I would like to drive the duramax just to compare
@@goquickandiamo that is odd. The ZF 8hp is the best transmission I have ever driven. It is more in common with a dual clutch than an old fashion automatic. As far as reliability it is far superior to the 10 speed that Ford and GM built. In dodge Hellcats they routinely handle 1000 hp without issue. The 10 speed boxes from GM and Ford have been criticized for gear hunting and slowness to downshift. Almost too many gears for the computer to decide.
I had a 2014 RAM 1500 with the 3.6L V6 in Interior Alaska. I hauled my 700lb ATV as well as hauled a 200 gal water tank twice a week and towed by camper and hauled my ATV combined 3100 pounds. I found it to be totally adequate and never felt particularly stressed. On the highway with my ATV in the bed I could get 26mpg on the highway, thats pretty great. Since then I have a 2018 1500 with the HEMI and while I still love it and aside from the exhaust manifold issues. 21 on the highway ad 15 around town so I'd get the V6 again since it gets much better mileage and does what I need.
I think you underrate the 3.6.
I’ve had a 2019 5.7L with 3:55 gears, and a 2021 5.7L with the 3:92 gears, and also test drove the 3.6L Pentastar 8speed new Ram and of all three the best over all driving, torque, cruising at highway speed combination I felt was the 5.7L with the 3:55 gears. Better acceleration than the 3.31 and better highway cruising (lower rpm) than the 3:92 gears. Plus if you plan on running a different exhaust (louder or removing mufflers and/or resonators) for a louder more aggressive sound, the 3:92’s on highway cruising at 1800-1900 rpm and drone is a nightmare, where the 3:21 or 3:55 runs at a slightly lower rpm so the drone isn’t an issue typically. If I get another truck it will be the 3:55 if possible, or 3:21 if need be, I don’t tow/haul much frequently so the 3:92 aren’t necessary.
You glaringly skipped the BEST option! After about 6,000 mile break in my gas mileage significantly improved, with my 2020 RAM 1500 5.7L eTorque is getting 17.2 mpg suburban commuting (no highway, 87 octane ever since gas prices went up), which is significantly better than my F-150 ecoboost V6. Plus, the V8 sound, seamless shifting, grunty predictable power, and no on/off boost is much better with the RAM. Cool feature is how the eTorque matches engine speed for seamless shifting and regenerates energy from upshifting as well as from braking. I believe this significantly reduces stress and wear on the transmission and brake pads. It also charges the 12 battery without parasitic power lost from a belt driven alternator. Coasting feels like zero friction. Stop start is also seamless and probably the best in the internal combustion trucks. No issues at all with my Laramie. I avoided the overly gizmo upper trim models and made sure not to get a sunroof. With hot Summer AC blasting it drops down to 16.3 mpg. I have several low mileage vehicles and have to trickle charge them, but I don't have to with the RAM 1500 eTorque because the 48V lithium battery system automatically trickle charges the 12V battery. Both RAM eTorque battery systems have been zero maintenance so far.
My 3.6 gets a min of 20 mpg and 23 on the highway. The Gladiator is 5500 lbs and the Ram 1500 V6 quad cab (`22) is 4700 lbs. VERIFIED on a scale at the local quarry. I occasionally tow a 68 Impala on a trailer with the v6 while its not a powerhouse, it pulls it just fine. The V6 may not out run the hemi but it can stay up there along with it.
Do you have any hills ? Lol here in N.H. I get 16.7 mpg if I baby it … towing nothing .
@@irishhazy3412 What gear ratio?
I love my first hemi in my 2014 1500 especially compared to my 5.3 vortec I had with an 09 Avalanche. The torque with the hemi and 8 speed transmission with the 3.92 is amazing. I really love driving it.
what an excellent review Thank You!
Driving a 2021 Rebel Ecodiesel (3.92). I love the every day drive. So luxurious I hesitate to call it a truck. But it REALLY shines towing our Kodiak 201QB trailer (8,000 miles so far). It’s about 6K lbs loaded, so nowhere near max capacity. 14 MPG towing, smooth, no drama. But as you documented with your Blue Truck, maintenance is a bit more dear. I think you nailed it here.
Thank you for the video! I have a 2021 Limited RAM Ecodiesel with 3.21 gears. I would also recommend a Ecodiesel for people that drive a lot of highway miles. I put on 25,000 miles a year on my vehicle. The Eco gives me 28 to 32 miles to the gallon depending on weather, fuel quality, and how heavy footed I am. For me, it is almost a break-even once you factor in fuel costs, def, oil changes. Everything is a tick more expensive with diesel. I definitely enjoy filling up my 33gal tank and having over 800mile range. Also if you are driving a lot of short trips, stick with a gasser. Diesels love long drives.
I know the 3.6 gets a lot of crap… but it’s honestly a great engine!
Esp for guys who don't tow anything.
@@AlexPettit7yeah I don’t ever tow. I Just put my tools for work in the back and I get great fuel economy
@@AlexPettit7also too I’ve seen lots of people getting 300,000 miles of of their v6 rams
Wife's durango has the 3.6. Great fuel economy (much better than my 5.7 1500) and has been very reliable. Over 172k miles and no issues.
@Texas12valve thanks for your input, I'm considering thr v6 ram
When you add up the extra cost of diesel, the cost of DEF and the cost of maintenance I can't rationalize buying a diesel. I chose the Hemi etorque and it suits me just fine.
I’m new to Ram. I went into thinking I wanted a Limited, but the Bighorn I got is luxury/fancy enough for me. The 5.7Hemi was the easy decision. The wifey has the 5.7 in her Grand Cherokee and it has been great for us. Subbed! 🤘
I'm going from the hemi to the V6 myself for the intown fuel economy! The v6 tows great sure it won't win a tow race but it can handle it's max load no problem!
You make it sound like the Pentastar is only good for driving around town. I have a Ram with the 3.6 v6 3:55 rear end and mine gets to tow and haul every now and then and it does very well. I have pulled up to 6000 lbs and it did just a good as my F150 did with the 5.4 v8 in it. It is rated to tow a trailer ya know.
My Outdoorsman with the 3.6 and 355 rear is all the truck i need. All the ram 1500"s with the 3.6 in my area all come with 3:21 rear, cant find the 3:55 rear.
@@cjsteele9594 Its how the dealer orders them. 3:21 is standard axel and everything else is optional.
I know, glad i have a 3:55 rear.@@forthefunofit5487
He doesn't at all cover the much higher reliability of the Pentastar over the other two.
I just bought a 2022 with the Eco diesel. I also have a 2020 with the hemi..both have the 3.21 axle.
I am averaging 30 mpg and get 32 on a trip with the Eco diesel
I also got extra rebates because of the diesel so I paid a lot less.
Those two factors change everything and it definitely will cost me less to operate.
The Eco diesel is very smooth and quiet. The high torque means it stays in 8th gear a lot and downshifts very seldom.
Great driver
ive had 2 hemi trucks and also had the 3.6 e torque in 2019 3.6 is just fine for most people not if your a heavy hauler hemis have their issues as well for me thje 3,6 e torque is a winner
Great video I have a 2022 1500 crew cab with the V6 and average 22-23 mpg. I agree it’s on the lighter side of towing.
If you have a 3:55 rear it can tow up to 7000Lbs
Chrysler spent over 60 years improving the Hemi engine, now the government is forcing car companies to shut down the V 8 engines FJB
Obviously they sell a ton of the v6 etorque engines and they are rated in the top ten for dependability. If you’re towing less than 4,000 pounds the v6 will be fine but if you tow more I’d go 5.7 Hemi. For small campers and boats the V6 is adequate.
2022 Eco Rebel large cab... 230 miles so far, my 5.7 towing a load was not super... I have yet to tow with new truck,
I had the hemi in a 2016 ram and now have a gladiator EcoDiesel. When towing the same pontoon boat, the EcoDiesel is hands down the best. The hemi still has to be revved out to go up hills to maintain speed. The diesel on the other hand turns half or less rpm to do the same job. It's just more of a relaxed feeling when towing.
No offense, but I find that very hard to believe especially given the fact that the Gladiator's towing capacity is less than half what the Ram's is.
@@texasfan8892 agree .
I know driving style plays a lot into what someone’s fuel economy can be with that said I don’t know what yours is but my current 21 ram 1500 eco-diesel with the 392 rear end I average 29.6 mpg and that’s how I’m calculating it out. I went with that truck just because I do have a 60 mile one way some mute but I also toe a 26 foot travel trailer. I would like to know how the hemi does towing compared to the eco-diesel.
I love the 3.21 gears cause for me I town 10 times a year snowmobiling and four wheeling so the 3.21 is a decent amount better fuel milage
Subscribed almost entirely because you’re a cards fan
I agree with you! I had a 2021 eco diesel Laramie 4x4 3.92 . Now I have a 2022 Laramie Hemi e torque 3.92 and eco diesel drives better than the hemi
2019 345 engine with 21k mi. Good buy 2 years ago for 20k. Still runs well now at 31k.
I drove a Jeep JL with the 3.6L for three years. The engine was tough as nails, and handled everything I threw at it without a grumble. On the highway I found the engine would downshift at the slightest incline, but it never skipped a beat. When it came time to order my Ram 1500 I knew with the extra weight I wouldn't be happy with the 3.6L as my truck will also be used for long road trips of 5K+ miles. I have been quite happy with the 5.7L, and on it's first trip of approx. 1500 miles it returned a respectable 22.3 mpg with the 3:21 gears. The computer thingy showed 22.7, but I knew that wasn't the true numbers.
800$ to replace spark plugs on a Hemi
@@cjsteele9594 Well crap. Must be made of gold.
WHAT my old 2016 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab. It had the 3.23 rear gears. With the 3.6L V-6. It got 28 mpg hwy, going 75- 80 mph. At 55 mph it got 31-32 mpg.
Wow that's awesome, thanks
I went back to a hemi from an eco diesel.. I agree with you mostly that the eco diesel drives really well, you got tons of torque right there at the bottom end.. I feel my new Ram wants to keep you in 4cl mode, until of course you put your foot into it. My new one has the 392 rear end also. Not a huge deal but noticeable
Weird, in my 23' Rebel, the only time it goes into eco mode is if I'm coasting through town at 40km/hr or less. Never see it at speeds above that. 5.7 e-torque with 3.92 gears. Highest MPGs displayed so far was 22 on the highway on a flat stretch. She only has 1300kms on it so far, so I'm expecting that to go up a little like my 22' Bighorn did after break-in (also 3.92's).
The lack of torque with the V6 shows trailering. I have to goose it pretty good to pull the boat out of the water on steeper boat ramps. The tow/haul mode and 8 speed transmission compensate really well in other situations, albeit at RPM's and shift points I last saw on my tach when hot rodding in the early 1980's. The 3.6 is in a 23 4x4 warlock. I do like the truck. It's done everything I've asked of it so far.
sounds like you have the 3:21 axel. The 3:55 would make a noticeable difference.
You can’t compare a 3.21 hemi vs 3.92 diesel -- not a clean comparison.
I drove an ecodiesel and then a 5.7 etorque and hands down the 5.7 was much more fun. Torque is great, but horspower is the measure of the rate the torque is applied. So unloaded acceleration is much better with almost 400 horsepower. The ecodiesel was smooth and accelerated adequately but it wasn't inspiring like the Hemi.
Once they put the straight 6 twin turbo in the Gladiator I’ll be getting another.
I average 21 mpg (empty)in my 2019 warlock 3.6 with 3.21 gears and 33 inch geolander e load tires . Tows what I need my half ton to tow just fine( kubota bx) couple cows in stock trailer, etc)
I just bought the 2022 Dodge Ram Classic 6.4 box 4x4 with 5.7 Hemi. I already have a 2001 Dodge 5.9 Cummins 3500 but it is 2 wheel drive and it's from Florida (never seen winter). I need the 4x4 for Canadian winters. I have a pentastar in a 2013 minivan and it is perfect for that vehicle. The van gets winter driven and I beat on it. It has crossed the rockies while filled with furniture. I would definitely buy another one 2nd hand.
2022 Dodge? I think you mean Ram. Dodge for trucks was dropped in 2010. The pentastar engine in my Ram has been great.
Okay what about the 2500 what would happen to be the best engine for that truck 2500 I'm looking at a crew cab long bed which is an 8-ft bed maybe a 2022 give me your advice
What about e-torque ?
I love my Ecodiesel! I get an average of 31MPG on my daily commute to work.
Wait till it breaks down. $$$$$$$
It is a obvious choice. Go with the 6.2 LITER, 700 HORSEPOWER V8! Nothing else measures up.
I have a 17 1500 with the 5.7 3.21 and its 4x4 with a leveling kit. 18mpg highway and 14 round town. Not great but i also didnt buy it for fuel economy.
wHAT ABOUT THE 6.2 ENGINE? You did not mention it?
You forgot about the etorque hemi, the etorque kinda bridges the gap between the hemi and the diesel, mine gets 19-20mpg mixed driving with the 321 gear and the etourque helps with low end torque and smoothing out the shifts ect. Very smooth truck.
Wow I wish I could get that mileage out of mine 2021 etorque I’m barely getting 15mpg I guess I have to ease up on the pedal.
@@breaktime2644 😆 ya that does help, more coasting.
@@jumpinjimmyg2164 absolutely but unfortunately I live in Miami and if I don’t step on it the crazy’s out want to eat you alive 🤣
I bought one a month ago and get poor mileage in town right now ( 13mpg) in the city. But it is winter and damn cold. My old Silverado got about the same in the city in winter though. My one short road trip I got a bit over 18mpg .My Silverado in the summer got 21. Hoping an improvement in mpg when it warms up.
@Arthur Brumagem mpgs definitely drop in the winter, winter fuel blends, and especially when remote starting. I'm at 17mpg now in Wisconsin.
Sticker shock, higher fuel prices, higher maintenance cost. All of those things kept me away from the ecodiesel. I bet it drives nicer than the hemi but the cost is just not worth it. Ordered my Rebel with the hemi. Can’t wait to get it.
Ram offered big rebates to move the Eco diesel. I ended up getting 12k off sticker
How long did it take to come in?
My is V8 HEMI GAS ENGINE… 405 hp.. good gas mileage and more power as far I’m concerned.
395hp*
@@tylersmith9868 it is Warlock full package increase it engines sizes and power.
You went Hemi which is correct, where you went wrong is with the 3.21 axle. The 3.92 axle is the only way to fly! Try it next time.
I know a few people that have an ecodiesel and its nothing but problems after that powertrwin warranty kicks off. I would wish that engine on anyone. Yikes
What engine best suited for women?
Would the rear differential make a difference in fuel economy?
Higher ratio would .lower mpg if you drive at high speeds.
V6 a dog in high altitude & work applications. V8 and for fuel economy eco diesel but diesel outrageous expensive I. Waco Democrat states. Sadly both the v8 and eco diesel are being dropped by RAM.
Eveyone isn't using a pickup to haul boulders and semi trucks. Some need to haul and pickup somethings construction work related , need hauling capable, but don't need to haul a dang 5th wheel lol. Hemi isn't all that, it SUCKS fuel and eco diesel is pricey and hard to get. But hey if your rich go with whatever you want lol. If your a regular waged person go with the V6 cause that's what we can afford and still tough and dependable and just a bit better mpg
do you think $40,600 is a good price for a clean, 2021 Big Horn crew cab with level 2 package and 13k miles right now? also has upgraded wheels, anti-spin diff, tow mirrors and rear wheelhouse liners.
That sounds like a steal. Is it a 4x4?
@@4-LOW yeah, it's 4x4. It seems like a good deal to me as well. Just gotta decide if I'm ok with the billet silver color and no LED lights.
Don’t know what are you talking about by saying fuel mileage is not that different. V8 vs V6 ED. Probably trying to convince yourself that you made a good choice with V8.
Diesel is 30% more fuel efficient compared to same same output gas engine. Compared to V8 HEMI it’s around 35% more efficient.
I get 28-30 MPG on the HWY in long 300-1200 mile road trips and 22 mpg in my commute, traffic driving. Compared to my 2017 GMC V5.3 which considered as the most efficient V8 gas engine available in pick up trucks I was getting 22 mpg on the hwy and 16.5 in commute driver. Difference is pretty noticeable to me.
I own both, a hemi ram and an eco diesel. Just doing the math.... Diesel cost more so The Eco diesel costs about 15.55 to go 100 miles and a hemi about 18 dollars. So you save 2.50 every 100 miles.
The Eco diesel base price before rebates is almost 5000 dollars. Also maintenance costs are higher because of more oil and extra fuel filters. So you typically end up not saving anything or at best, so little that you never recoup the investment.
That is just facts. With that said I just bought one. Love the torque. Love the mileage. Much more quiet on the open road. Rarely downshifts on the highway.
@@woodboat3G to travel 100 miles you need 5 gallons for your HEMI and 3.3 gallons for your ED. The place where I am diesel is 40 cents above the regular. Not to mention the convenience of traveling 900 miles without refueling is amazing!
@@BenMarar gas here in Florida is 3.30 and diesel is 4.67. they seem to fluctuate up and down about 20 cents
I am averaging just about 30 mpg on the Eco diesel and just about 18 mpg on the hemi. We got the eco diesel in the work truck. Owned it three weeks and have 3000 miles already
@@woodboat3G wow! I thought Washington state is bad, looks like not so lol.
Nice video! Excellent intelligent information too! I been a Plymouth/Dodge owner for 50 years! To tell you all the truth! All Dodge engines are not 100% American Made! Plastic junk made! Oh and as a bonus ZF TRANSMISSIONS! Made by BMW! Dodge is Dickin all of us! Fiat/European Engine! Did you tell the customer this! It's not a Ram/Dodge! At the end of the day! We're driving a Fiat Trucks! With the Ram Badge! Sucker's! Fake all day long🤨🤔😳. I drive a 2004.5 2500 4x4 Laramie 5.9 Cummins! Not American made engine! But Cummins/Komatsu = Not American made but designed by Japanese.And built for the American's! No DEF! No Factory emissions 💥!
Ecodiesel have had a lot of mechanical issues
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3.0 duramax is the best.
Starting next year, your statement is irrefutable!
The nearly all new 2023 2nd gen Duramax 3.0l diesel, now the only Diesel in the 1500 class, is the way to go.
Ur thoughts on the new inline 6 Hurricane engine?
I’ve got a 2020 eco diesel. Getting 24.5 in town all the time. My best is 32 on the highway. I love the transmission. Sooooo smooth!👍🏼😃I would like to drive the duramax just to compare
I hate the transmission on the ram. Nothing compared to the Duramax then again there's 2 more gears
@@goquickandiamo that is odd. The ZF 8hp is the best transmission I have ever driven. It is more in common with a dual clutch than an old fashion automatic. As far as reliability it is far superior to the 10 speed that Ford and GM built.
In dodge Hellcats they routinely handle 1000 hp without issue.
The 10 speed boxes from GM and Ford have been criticized for gear hunting and slowness to downshift.
Almost too many gears for the computer to decide.
@@woodboat3GI’m a big chevy guy but own a 16 ram with the 8 speed. I agree! Best transmission I have ever had in a vehicle!
A V6 is a pos and you will always wish you got a hemi
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