OH, HECK YEA!!!!! pickuptrucks.com just reported that Chrysler and Cummins are still talking on bringing the 5.0L V8 Diesel to Market!!!!! In the statement is also states that the V8 could be offered in the Heavy Duty Trucks for people that want the better economy but need the heavier frame. This means that the POWER WAGON could also get the new 5.0L V8 in the future!!!!!!!!!!

** Guys I am so freaking excited right now I just pee'd my pants !!!!! I will wait no longer than 6 months after the first ones' roll off the plant floor before I buy one!!!!!!! A RAM with 25 MPG Highway and still get about 15-16 Towing my boat!! Oh yea, Oh yea, Oh yea

Oh and the V6 for the Jeeps and Cars could also still be ON- - - -!!!!

 

why would it get better economy? more friction, more moving parts

 

The entire package weight is less in the 1500 Rams. 5.0L = smaller displacement = better mileage!

Test results when they were putting the mules through abuse showed around 25 MPG Highway and 20 City. I would say the 2500's would be around 23 Highway and 18 City.

 

A RAM with 25 MPG Highway and still get about 15-16 Towing my boat!!

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i have one of those its my 03

 

I think this is great news! How awsome would it be with the option of a V6
Cummins in a Jeep? And this V8 for the 1/2 and 3/4 tons? Great news that is much needed for a company that is in the crapper!

 

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Same here my 01 will get 24.3 mpg at 62 mph and towing a boat 15 heck I tow my 17k toy hauler and get 11 and its easy to work on + I like the sound of 6 in a row

 

A lot a people looking for a new truck don't want one that is 9 years old. Probably most people. Just a guess though.

 

I would have to agree with that statement.... A RAM 1500 V8 Cummins is the best idea since the I6 Cummins in the 2500's. Just hope the emission junk is easy to remove??

 

I would like to see a smaller I6 or even V6 diesel in the 1500s. Or even a 4 cylinder (4BT style) in the Dakota/Durango.

 

Then they need to make a kit to drop the engine and a transmission right into any vehincle. Bolt it in, plug it in, and go. THAT, would be awesome.

 

This sounds cool but im still in favor of 1500-5500 to be equiped with a inline cummins not a v-8 or v-6. I guess im just gonna have to get use to the new changes.

 

I frankly think a 4BT with a 6 speed auto would do the trick!!!

 

Careful there chief, that makes too much sense, therefore they are not allowed by law to think of it.

I realized I was just wasting my energy advocating the same thing.

 

For people who don't need a 3/4 ton truck and would still like a diesel option, a 1500 with an oil burner would be great!I agree that a 4 or 6 inline makes more sense than a V8 but if that's all that's offered,I would have to try one.I don't do anything with my 3/4 ton that I couldn't do with a 1/2 ton but I won't give up the Cummins for a gasoline 1500,altough I was tempted when diesel was $3.89 a gallon.

 

FYI, I received via email from one of those survey companies on behalf of Chrysler a survey on this very issue, so it's at least being considered by Chrysler. I did respond and complete the survey, so I guess time will tell.