Dodge Ram 1/2 ton diesel
02-22-2013, 10:11 AM
#11
very cool to see this happening... too bad these ideas were all shelved last time around (5 years ago now?)
I'm surprised its only a 3.0 in a half ton though...
For all intensive purposes the ecoboost offers a lot that a diesel does too. High compression (for a gasoline powered engine with factory boost), direct injection... the list goes on. It will be interesting to see how this really performs. 30 MPG sounds great... but its most likely not in the truck we would all like to buy. What does the top EPA rated F150 ecoboost get? I bet its closer to 30 than we think.
I'm surprised its only a 3.0 in a half ton though...
For all intensive purposes the ecoboost offers a lot that a diesel does too. High compression (for a gasoline powered engine with factory boost), direct injection... the list goes on. It will be interesting to see how this really performs. 30 MPG sounds great... but its most likely not in the truck we would all like to buy. What does the top EPA rated F150 ecoboost get? I bet its closer to 30 than we think.
02-22-2013, 11:34 AM
#12
it acts like a diesel in the way it delivers its torque. It is great for towing and offers improved fuel efficiency. It is also built to take abuse much like a diesel is... only time will tell if it was built right.
to me it really seems like the ecoboost has its crosshairs locked onto the halfton diesel idea... going after consumers who were starting to demand another answer.
to me it really seems like the ecoboost has its crosshairs locked onto the halfton diesel idea... going after consumers who were starting to demand another answer.
02-22-2013, 07:20 PM
#14
very cool to see this happening... too bad these ideas were all shelved last time around (5 years ago now?)
I'm surprised its only a 3.0 in a half ton though...
For all intensive purposes the ecoboost offers a lot that a diesel does too. High compression (for a gasoline powered engine with factory boost), direct injection... the list goes on. It will be interesting to see how this really performs. 30 MPG sounds great... but its most likely not in the truck we would all like to buy. What does the top EPA rated F150 ecoboost get? I bet its closer to 30 than we think.
I'm surprised its only a 3.0 in a half ton though...
For all intensive purposes the ecoboost offers a lot that a diesel does too. High compression (for a gasoline powered engine with factory boost), direct injection... the list goes on. It will be interesting to see how this really performs. 30 MPG sounds great... but its most likely not in the truck we would all like to buy. What does the top EPA rated F150 ecoboost get? I bet its closer to 30 than we think.
Tuned and exhaust ecoboost trucks are getting low 20s at best in crew cab 4wd configuration. Its a great little motor, twin 48mm turbos(51mms for 2013), direct injection and some good aftermarket tuning. High 12s with full bolt ons and tune in a crew cab 4wd aint shabby IMO for no internal mods then stil click off high teens/low 20s mpg wise aint bad. For me personally though, for the price theyre going for in good used condition I can put a couple grand more with that and get a 6.7PSD with even more power and better resale. Just all depends on what you want to do. Ill probably end up keeping my current truck though as another vehicle payment doesnt sound like fun.
The thing you have to remember is even with a gas motor being direct injected theyre only about 30% efficient, diesels are int he 40s so a diesel IMO is still the way to go for efficiency.
I would never own anything first year model thats new like that. Im interested to see what this does with Ford and GM. Might get the baby dmax back on the table. Judging by what GM did with the LML computer, I doubt the baby dmax would be tuneable. Atleast not like we are used to anyway.
02-22-2013, 07:29 PM
#15
The 3.0 is a great engine. They put it in everything in Europe and Australia. I have an 07 Grand Cherokee with one. Stock it was rated at 210 hp and 376 tq. After a tune it makes 240 hp and 440tq. I was averaging 22 mpg in 50/50 city hwy driving when stock. With summer blend gas it gets 26-27 mpg with the same type of driving. This is with 3.73 gears, AWD, 5k + lb SUV. It has a 5 speed trans, but turns 2300 rpm at 65. In an 8 speed tranny it should get 30 mpg hwy easily.
Chrysler owns 50% of VM Motori (diesel manufacturer) and the other 50% is owned by GM. So maybe GM will jump on the bandwagon.
Chrysler owns 50% of VM Motori (diesel manufacturer) and the other 50% is owned by GM. So maybe GM will jump on the bandwagon.
02-24-2013, 06:18 AM
#18
That's great that one of the big 3 is stepping up. But Dodge really isn't the first. GM was putting 6.2 and turbo 6.5 liter diesels in half ton trucks, Blazers, and Suburbans in the 80's and 90's. I've owned a few of them.
I remember getting my hands on an ambulance prom and putting it in a 94 ECSB 6.5 turbo half ton. That truck was fun!
I remember getting my hands on an ambulance prom and putting it in a 94 ECSB 6.5 turbo half ton. That truck was fun!
The new bread of diesel will fit perfectly into the consumer vehichal. Small, light, almost silent, yet makes huge power. Thus great fuel economy and enought power to pull a semi.
6.2 Blazer is like a diesel Rabbit. Damn big pile of ****! haha
02-24-2013, 09:56 PM
#20
This is for you AK
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What the heck does that have to do with anything?FWIW, my old 6.2 liter K5 Blazer got 26 mpg, and drove about like the 305 CI Blazers of the day. It was a good rig for me, and looked great too. But there's no sense in comparing the technology of the early 80's to the new diesel stuff.
