Posted by Texasmark1 on May 24, 2017 at 06:00:51 from (184.21.25.5):
In Reply to: hemi posted by dahlin on May 24, 2017 at 05:37:13:
I don't have one and nobody answered yet so I'll keep it in front of folks. My last 2 trucks, prior to my current one were Ram � tons, first with the '05 4.7 and second with the '08 Hemi 8-4, don't remember the cus and torque but between 300 and 400 on the Hemi. The 4.7 was stout no doubt. The Hemi was what it is claimed to be. The 8-4 cut off half the engine when not needed and the transition wasn't noticeable even if you were concentrating on catching it change. Mileage was around 16 for my driving which is country, some highway, some town, some trailer work, some farm diddling around which really eats up the mpgs before you know it.
In comparing 3 modern engines, those two and my current Silverado, (which I bought because I wanted the closest dealer and am not sorry by any means) load is an important factor on fuel economy. Load them up and they burn gas but nothing like yesteryear where single digits were common. For all around mpg, weight and rear end ratio to me would spell your particular mpg. Don't go riding around with a lot if "stuff" in your truck you don't need and take it easy on starts, anticipate hills and such helps on any engine.
Would I take it over a Cummins Diesel? Depends on your vision and longevity. All my tractors are diesels. Everything else is gas! I keep my trucks 10 or so years, tractors forever. Maintenance on my tractors ('63, '65, '07, '16) is right at non existent with normal fluid changes and chassis servicing. Trucks are normal service items only. Don't remember the last time I had to buy a part for a truck. I guess it would be a spontaneous decision at the time of purchase as to which. Could go either way.
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