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0331grunt · 11-25-2010, 01:04 PM

I have a stock '06 1 ton Ram MegaCab with Cummins, 6speed manual, and 4x4. I pull 12-15k lbs regularly and still average 13+ mpg. When not towing, I get 19-22 easy. I only have a 4" straight pipe and intake as the only upgrades and I have 325hp/600tq. Will be getting a programmer soon. I would go with a Cummins in a heart beat, regardless of price of fuel. just my $.02..

b454rat · 11-25-2010, 03:07 PM

Either get the early version that is only a 3 speed or get the later that has the OD, but need a computer to run it. You can get an Allison, but they are heavy as hell, no OD and have a weird mount to them. Doesn't have a tailhousing mount, uses mounts on the bell housing.

I should be getting mine a couple weeks. It's complete, still bolted to the frame, put 12 volts to it and fire it up, no tranny for $1k. P pumped too. Another P pump that needs some work for $500, and a rotary that needs a cam I think for $300.

11-25-2010, 01:04 PM	#1
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: cummins or 6.0 lq4 which one is better? I have a stock '06 1 ton Ram MegaCab with Cummins, 6speed manual, and 4x4. I pull 12-15k lbs regularly and still average 13+ mpg. When not towing, I get 19-22 easy. I only have a 4" straight pipe and intake as the only upgrades and I have 325hp/600tq. Will be getting a programmer soon. I would go with a Cummins in a heart beat, regardless of price of fuel. just my $.02.. __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

11-25-2010, 03:07 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: cummins or 6.0 lq4 which one is better? Either get the early version that is only a 3 speed or get the later that has the OD, but need a computer to run it. You can get an Allison, but they are heavy as hell, no OD and have a weird mount to them. Doesn't have a tailhousing mount, uses mounts on the bell housing. I should be getting mine a couple weeks. It's complete, still bolted to the frame, put 12 volts to it and fire it up, no tranny for $1k. P pumped too. Another P pump that needs some work for $500, and a rotary that needs a cam I think for $300. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS



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