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Re: '06 Dodge Ram Megacab 1500 4X4 Hemi [schmedly]
by blkhemi
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Oct 07, 2005 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: schmedly (Oct 06, 2005 10:44 pm)
Note: The Megacab was to get the 6.1 in the spring '06. But since Ford is introducing the Hurricane 6.2L around that time, they pushed back to an late Dec, early January release. I've got my sources from my close friend who in fact is a "higher-up" at DC. Don't know if you knew it or not, the 6.1L actually was designed for the full-size/heavy-duty application around the same time DC was developing the 5.7L. The 6.1L actually was supposed to make it into the revamped '06 Ram 1500, but DC couldn't get the allotment of them with the MDS system which will be standard in the upcoming 6.1L. I've had the oppurtunity to read some of the specs of the 6.1L. Let me tell you, it's no joke. DC has made this engine flexible enough to handle up to 525 hp and an astonishing 650lbs of torque. So the 6.1L is in the pipeline for the Rams. As you know, they already have it kicking butt in the JGC SRT-8. 0-60 in 4.6 sec. You make the call.
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- #234 of 355
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Re: '06 Dodge Ram Megacab 1500 4X4 Hemi [blkhemi]
by schmedly
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Oct 07, 2005 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 07, 2005 9:04 am)
I have no doubt that the 6.1 will at some time show up in the heavy duty series. It was supposed to take the place of the old V10 and then they shelved the idea for a while. This engine has been on again-off again for 3-4 years now. Dodge has never mated the largest available engine in the 1500 series to a manual tranny. Actually neither has Chevy or Ford. If the 6.1 does go into the 1500, any idea if that will open the door for Dodge to put a manual with the 5.7?
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- #235 of 355
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Re: '06 Dodge Ram Megacab 1500 4X4 Hemi [schmedly]
by blkhemi
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Oct 07, 2005 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: schmedly (Oct 07, 2005 12:47 pm)
I surely hope they would stick that 6-speed from the 4.7L in there. It could knock almost a second off the 0-60, which is already great for a 5500 pound truck. And with the right rear-end, you may have a factory Dodge that could be a complete sleeper. Dodge decided early that when they modified the V-10 for Viper and now SRT-10 duty, that they were not continuing with the V-10 in the pick-ups but yet a big bore V-8. Enter the 6.1L. It's still shocking that they are going to offer it in the 1500. But then again, when the 5.7L HEMI debuted, it was only available in the 2500/3500 series. I thought my Mopar days were over. I thought us Mopar fans would be stuck with that gas-guzzling 360 forever. Then they decided to shake the pick-up world and put it in the 1500. I'm still torn over wether to trade my '04 3500 with the H.0. CTD, or wait for the 6.5L Cummins to come out. Tough call
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- #236 of 355
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Re: '06 Dodge Ram Megacab 1500 4X4 Hemi [blkhemi]
by dustyk
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Oct 10, 2005 (4:26 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 07, 2005 2:49 pm)
I'm not sure there's an available manual transmission that will take the torque of the 6.1, yet.
Regards,
Dusty
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- #237 of 355
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Re: '06 Dodge Ram Megacab 1500 4X4 Hemi [dustyk]
by blkhemi
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Oct 10, 2005 (4:30 pm)
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Replying to: dustyk (Oct 10, 2005 4:26 pm)
Was talking about a manual in the 5.7. It would be nice if Dodge would put one in there.
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- #238 of 355
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Re: '06 Dodge Ram Megacab 1500 4X4 Hemi [dustyk]
by schmedly
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Oct 10, 2005 (8:43 pm)
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Replying to: dustyk (Oct 10, 2005 4:26 pm)
I believe that there a number of manual transmissions out there that will deal with the torque. It would have to be a pretty heavy duty unit like what used to be behind the old V10 or Ford's 6.8. The transmissions that are mated to the diesel units could be regeared. Its just a matter of if Dodge wants to make the effort. When it shows upo in the 2500/3500 you know that it will be mated to a heavy duty manual as standard equipment.
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2006 Ram 2500 Diesel Prices
by sparkyqh
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Oct 20, 2005 (9:36 pm)
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Hey all,
Does anyone have any idea what a good deal for a 2006 Ram 2500 Diesel would be now that friends, family, employee etc discounts are over? Not counting the (measly) $1500 rebate, would it be dealer invoice? A little below? A lot below? If so, how much? We're probably going to be buying one this month, though can wait if need be. Any help appreciated!
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Re: 2006 Ram 2500 Diesel Prices [sparkyqh]
by cactus5
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Oct 21, 2005 (9:01 pm)
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Replying to: sparkyqh (Oct 20, 2005 9:36 pm)
Hi sparkygh,
Well I just bought an 06 Ram 2500 Big Horn Diesel about a month ago just before that employee pricing ended.It's an SLT Quad cab 4x2 4 speed auto trans. The MSRP was $38,380 with Big Horn Group discount of $500. I paid $32,380 of course I've been wanting one of these puppys for at least 15 years. The Fleet dept at Avondale Dodge just west of Phoenix really worked with my credit unions broker.  Hope this info helps.That Cummins Rocks ,get one.
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- #241 of 355
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Re: 2006 Ram 2500 Diesel Prices [cactus5]
by sparkyqh
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Oct 22, 2005 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: cactus5 (Oct 21, 2005 9:01 pm)
Hi Cactus5,
Thanks for the reply. Any idea how the price you paid compare to dealer invoice?
Thanks!
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Re: 2006 Ram 2500 Diesel Prices [cactus5]
by blckislandguy
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Oct 23, 2005 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: cactus5 (Oct 21, 2005 9:01 pm)
"That Cummins Rocks..."
Last time I looked, the Cummins was a $5500 premium over the standard V8. For guys who just have to have the Cummins in their personal vehicle that translates into about $7500 in pre-tax W2 earnings. If you make 100K a year on your job (which somehow I doubt), that means you are going to work about four weeks to pay for the Cummins upgrade. You'll have to work a lot more than four weeks for your diesel if you finance and/or don't make 100 grand a year. All of this money and work for a liner-less, medium duty diesel that you are not going to even own after 100,000 miles? Just to impress your friends when you pull into the coffee shop?
Please don't tell me how you are going to hang a 2K plow assembly off the nose of this $7500 diesel to "help pay for it". That is an even more comical decision that a lot of guys make just once in their truck buying career.
Does any of this make any sense? Wouldn't seeing a shrink be cheaper?
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