REDrum5.0

REDrum5.0

Granted this is small test but looking good so far! Curious to see the Nissan Cummings will stack up against the new Ford line up?

hydro

The Nissan will be gunning against the 3.5EB, 6.2L GM, 5.7 Hemi. That'll be a cool shoot-out. Turdra may even have the same Cummins by then (2016).

ztruk8

Good power, but I still want to see the MPG numbers.

EcoDiesel vs EcoBoost, I think if the EcoBoost isn't close to the Diesel Ram in MPG, that could be the tipping point for a lot of buyers.

Curmudgeon

If you're into buying a Titan & want towing power, the 300+ HP-500+ TQ Cummins could offer an additional choice.


BTW, I recently learned that GM is 1/2 owner of VM Motori (Italy) who supplies the Ram & Jeep diesel engines.

DieselDawg

Actually Fiat bought out Penske's 50% share and then purchased GM's shares in 2013...it is 100% owned by Fiat (Chrysler)

TSR6

Not true any longer....

DieselDawg is correct.

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As an EcoDiesel owner, I would love to see an “independent” test – and I’m by no means saying this video couldn’t be valid, I’m just rather surprised, as I have never had this little 3.0L engine struggle for me at all. In fact, I was just in the mountains of Tennessee last week, and it performed like a champ.
However, If this video is in fact 100% legit – We’d still pass the EcoBoost shortly after the mountain pass after it has to stop for 15 minutes to fill up with gas… lol


Anywhooo...here's my truck:

arodf150

This new engine sure is nice. Has the power of my current '10 5.4, which makes it a no brainer. I, like a lot of people use my truck as a daily commuter. It would make sense to buy this engine and get some serious MPG. But when I tow my soon to be delivered 5,500 travel trailer, what will my MPG's be. Maybe 10 or less. Until real world numbers come in, my 5.4 isnt going anywhere. Although, I do enjoy seeing the 2.7 EB kicking some competitor butt.

papa tiger

I'll do the trade before while it is running nicely !

acadianbob

Yep, because some people just have to have a diesel, even if it doesn't make any sense. And because some people won't factor in the extra initial cost, extra maintenance cost and extra fuel cost.