First impressions of the Dodge: 1 ton dually quad cab 6 speed auto
Looks the same (duuh). If you don't get the fugly "painted wood" dash crap, it's nice looking inside as well. Simple, yet effective.
Motor is freakishly quite. No "diesel" noise. And you have to listen very hard and press on that throttle really hard to get any turbo whistle.
Ride is fabulous! No squeaks, no jarring. Had the truck up to 80mph and in the city.
Trans shifts smooth and firm when required! Tho, I don't recall ever getting into "6th". The torque converter lockup that happens in my buddies new 06 doesn't show. it just shifts and goes.
Motor warm up. The motor defiantly de-fuels a lot until she's all comfy and warmed up. Once we got in the city there is ZERO turbo lag. Hit the accelerator and GO!
The exhaust break is just wild. No high idle to keep warm, the truck just engages the exhaust break for you! The only odd ball sound you get is the break. that's it.
Exhaust pipe. sounds like blowing though a straw, ZERO noise.
Exhaust smell. What smell?
Acceleration, Slower, once moving it I think a 4 speed auto in an 06 would walk the 6.7 based on the seat of the pants 1/4 drag calculator.
Sales man: He was learning from me and my friend as he admitted he knew little and only done a few training courses on the new truck. He was honest and not a BullPooper. I like that big time (Denny Hecker dodge off of i-35W sound of 694 in MSP)
First impressions of the Ford: 3/4 ton SINGLE wheel quad cab auto (5 speed?)
Luxury. heh. for 55,000 I was shocked I didn't have a capachino nozzel on the dash for my morning coffee! We all know the Fords are over priced.
Motor. for being common rail, sounds a lot like a quieter 6.0. Still sounds like a bucket of bolts in the 17 degree morning. It did however start and not stall on the first try. So apparently they are improving the PowerStroke.
Ride. It's a ford. it rides like CRAP! Not as bad as the last generation with the 6.0's. Pot holes still sent the suspension flopping around on the highway.
Trans kept the motor in the higher RPM's. I couldn't get the motor to run past 3200rpm. Tho the sales man never let us go very far and we never warmed it up. BTW. we took the dodge down 35W, around U of M and back. good long ride!
Boost gauge on the dash showed about 30psi. No coolant squirting out under the hood! More improvements!
No exhaust break. But I still think it's neat they have the AUX switches and built in trailer brake.
Exhaust, STINKY TRUCK! wow does it stink. I'd rather be in the same room as my cat after it filled up it's litter box.
Exhaust sound, loud compared to the 6.7. No flames
I didn't bring hot dogs anyways. No loss
acceleration, I'd like to see the 6.7 and the 6.4 heads up some day.
Steering wheel. it's like 10 turns lock to lock. What's up with that? Still has crap for turning radius
Sales man: Freaking idiot. "This motor is bullet proof, best one in the industry!" This motor has no experience yet, the Cummins 6.7 has been in production in the dodge Chassis cab for 8+ month and who know how long in Europe in other applications, I tell the sales man.
This motor already has an issue with flaming tail pipes! He was unaware of any issues. I told him every dealer in the country had to halt sales until a computer reflash was done not to long ago.
There was more, but his accent and the loud idling 6.4 it was hard to talk.
The Dodge truck is just NICE. I'd actually consider this 6.7 and 6 speed auto. I've been a manual fan my entire life, and for a truck, this would do.
The Ford. Bleh, Yuppies? sure.
Forgot the best part! The drive shaft is a huge one piece aluminum! Is that transfer case the same as the 5.9's? Wonder if that drive shaft would drop right in on my truck (assuming is costs less then to make a custom one). Assuming new yolks installed as well.
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