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Dodge Ram Real World MPG Numbers

284 messages,  Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 6:28 PM

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What is this discussion about? Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, Dodge Ram Pickup 2500, Dodge Ram Pickup 3500, Fuel System, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Truck

This is the place to discuss (or even brag about) the mileage performance of your Ram pickup!


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NO HEMI by moparblue2
Nov 04, 2005 (9:16 pm)
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NO HEMI IN 2002. WAS NOT OUT YET. THAT IS WHY I WENT WITH LOWER GEARS. IT GETS OFF THE LINE PRETTY GOOD. K & N AIR FILTERS. TRUE DUEL EX. & POWER PROGRAMER.
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Re: NO HEMI [moparblue2] by dustyk
Nov 14, 2005 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: moparblue2 (Nov 04, 2005 9:16 pm)

There's a guy around here with a 2003 RAM Quad and a 4.7 with a supercharger. That truck is reported to be faster than the same setup with a Hemi.
 
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hemi vs 4.7lt by hemiturbo
Nov 25, 2005 (4:05 pm)
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I have a 03 hemi with a STS 70mm turbo with a water to air intercooler. The truck has a 6 inch lift with 35.5 x 12.5 Toyo tires with 20x10 American Racing Mojave wheels. On 5lbs. of boost the truck will rip any of these trucks including the diesels appart. On 10 +lbs. WATCH OUT- You now have a tire frier. The truck puts out 440hp and 560lb/ft to the tires. Keep in mind this is a heavy 2500. The truck still gets 11-13 mpg. Not bad. Thats my story. Now for the 4.7 vs the hemi. There is no way the 4.7 is faster unless it is a substantially lighter truck or the hemi must have some serious computer or fuel air issues. Either way if these guys want more power with the better fuel economy then go with the turbo. I am also selling my truck in order to get back into the street and track racing scene. I am a horsepower junky as you can tell. I am interested in hearing back about the 4.7 and the hemi.
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pulling poweer for dodge chevy or ford by tcole
Dec 03, 2005 (1:14 pm)
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ok you truck nerds whats the best puller for heavy hauling say 10 to 20 thyousand pounds. stick or auto? diesel or gas? best mileage? thanks
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THE BIG THREE by moparblue2
Dec 04, 2005 (8:07 am)
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YOU GET BETTER MPG OUT OF DIESEL WHEN PULLING. FORD SEEMS TO DO BETTER STICK. DODGE & CHEVY DO BETTER AUTO.AS FOR PULLING POWER I THINK IT WOULD BE STICK PULLING 10K TO 20K POUNDS. MOST OF US WILL NEVER TOW OVER 7K POUNDS. AUTO. IS GOOD FOR THAT.
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Re: pulling poweer for dodge chevy or ford [tcole] by schmedly
Dec 07, 2005 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: tcole (Dec 03, 2005 1:14 pm)

For serious towing, diesel is best. Gas engines will drop in fuel economy way too fast. If you were to be sold on the gas for some reason, the 6.8 liter Ford V10 does pretty well. All three major competitors put in a pretty good diesel and they are made by an outside source. None of the big three make thier own. Auto or manual is a matter of preference and skill. A marginally skilled driver with a serious load will fry a clutch. An auto is easier - just push the go pedal. If you are genuinely good with a stick, it will be lower in maintainence costs. But don't kid yourself about you ability or you will lose out on the same maintainence cost. Ford powerstroke with an automatic is by far the biggest seller. In the diesel market my favorite would be the Dodge Cummins with the manual.
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WHAT IS THE BEST by moparblue2
Jan 01, 2006 (6:43 pm)
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Ford. Dodge. Chevy. Toyota. Nissan. What is the best truck?
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Re: WHAT IS THE BEST [moparblue2] by schmedly
Jan 02, 2006 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: moparblue2 (Jan 01, 2006 6:43 pm)

Are you asking which truck is the best pickup? That would considerably off topic. Or are you asking which gets the best mileage?
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What gets best MPG by moparblue2
Jan 03, 2006 (5:00 pm)
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Take Ford. Dodge. Chevy. Toyota. Nissan. All with V8. Witch one gets best gas mileage?

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