RAM 1500 diesel coming soon

[BBR]

Ford had a small diesel for the half tons in the works as well. A guy on another forum was on the design team and he was totally geeked about it. Needless to say he was majorly bummed when Ford pulled the plug on it.

[Scott Liggett]

If GM pulls the 4.5L baby Duramax V8 off the shelf and sticks it in a half ton, I may be arrested for doing lewd things in public.

Please warn us before hand so we can look away. I have enough nightmares, thank you.

[Beagle]

Ford had a small diesel for the half tons in the works as well. A guy on another forum was on the design team and he was totally geeked about it. Needless to say he was majorly bummed when Ford pulled the plug on it.

Dad was talking about that a while back, like a couple of years ago. He was majorly bummed. I've been looking at V2203 Kubota's that they're taking out of reefer trucks in Cali for a little bitty something, but I hear they do okay in Ranger sized trucks. I believe the Aussies get a decent Ranger with a baby diesel. Do we get one? F* no. I sound bitter. ooops.

http://video.carsguide.com.au/1614970992/Ford-Ranger-Unveiling

I suspect Dodge will have a wonderful little 30,000.00 diesel. Dammmmmit.

[38P]

If GM pulls the 4.5L baby Duramax V8 off the shelf and sticks it in a half ton, I may be arrested for doing lewd things in public.

CAFE will force all of the Detroit 3 to offer diesel in the consumer-grade haulers at some point . . . so we better start the Bruab Legal Defense Fund . . . .

On a related note . . . 11 Ways Editing Bangshift is Like the Priesthood . . . .

[bnjny]

I wish I knew before i ordered my 2013 Ram 1500 Tradesman... I would have tried to wait till the fall and ordered the diesel for sure...

[DanStokes]

If GM pulls the 4.5L baby Duramax V8 off the shelf and sticks it in a half ton, I may be arrested for doing lewd things in public.

I'm thinking it'll drive the Aliens back to their home planet.

Dan

[Huskinhano]

I'm wondering how cheap, clean burning CNG is going to factor in. It's selling at a pump in a gas station not far from me in PA at a gasoline equivilant of $2 a gallon. I saw a new Chevy truck with an aftermarket conversion. It was a very clean installation and hard to spot. It was plumbed into the stock fuel rails and injectors plus 20,0000 oil changes, that's how clean it is as a fuel. With in 3 years the stuff is going to be at all truck stops by federal law.

[DanStokes]

I have no gripe with CNG but remember that at $2/gallon the energy density is MUCH lower than gas or Diesel so it'll take more to get the same amount of work done. Not sure how that price works out in $ per BTU or $ per work accomplished if you will. Darn if I can remember the energy conversion but I bet it's Googleable.

Dan

[Hemi Joel]

It only has 240 horse. that's down 150 horse from the Hemi Ram. No way would I give up 150 horsepower. I'll stick with my Hemi.

[DanStokes]

Good to hear from you Joel. How's the fleet?

Dan

[moparmaniac07]

It only has 240 horse. that's down 150 horse from the Hemi Ram. No way would I give up 150 horsepower. I'll stick with my Hemi.

But it also gets 28 mpg (speculating based on GC numbers), the Hemi won't come close to that.

[Hemi Joel]

But it also gets 28 mpg (speculating based on GC numbers), the Hemi won't come close to that.

Perhaps it will get 28 mpg, but will it be worth it? I had an 09, 11, and now a 12 Ram with the Hemi and those 390 horses are a ton of fun to let loose after a long hard day at work! The mini-diesel will get the job done, but there won't be any speed thrills to liven up the day. I suppose it depends on what you want to accomplish.
On the other hand, it is probably just a matter of time before someone figures out how to crank up the fuel and the boost and get that little diesel making 500 horse.

Good to hear from you Joel. How's the fleet?

Dan

Dan, everything is tucked away all warm and snug, waiting for springtime.