norcalhawk
Senior Member
First let me apologize ahead of time if there is already a tread on this topic. I looked, but could not find the info I was looking for. I'm looking for some wisdom and direction here.
So, I will upgrade my '02 Tundra to a 3/4 ton HD Dodge Ram, auto. transmission within the year. I've read plenty on the 1/2 ton vs. 3/4 ton debate and I feel the 3/4 ton is best considering payload, handling, wear and tear, mechanics, etc. The dilemma I have is deciding on which engine. I can afford the extra expense of the initial cost of the diesel, but I don't I don't want to get something that is mechanically or power inferior, or so much power that I'm doing the engine harm by not pushing it hard enough given my driving habits and payload. This will be my recreation vehicle 99% of the time. I have a fully loaded Hawk (~2000 lb realistically, which includes everything and everybody in the truck and camper)...I never take my camper off, except in rare circumstances...maybe for camper maintenance and then it goes back on. I don't tow a trailer and I usually go on a road trip once a month. My driving habits are for the most part semi-conservative, non abusive, lots of (sometimes very rough) backroads and I stay within the speed limits, perhaps a little on the plus side. Do you recommend the 6.4L Hemi V8 or the Cummins 6.7L Diesel? Thank you in advance.
So, I will upgrade my '02 Tundra to a 3/4 ton HD Dodge Ram, auto. transmission within the year. I've read plenty on the 1/2 ton vs. 3/4 ton debate and I feel the 3/4 ton is best considering payload, handling, wear and tear, mechanics, etc. The dilemma I have is deciding on which engine. I can afford the extra expense of the initial cost of the diesel, but I don't I don't want to get something that is mechanically or power inferior, or so much power that I'm doing the engine harm by not pushing it hard enough given my driving habits and payload. This will be my recreation vehicle 99% of the time. I have a fully loaded Hawk (~2000 lb realistically, which includes everything and everybody in the truck and camper)...I never take my camper off, except in rare circumstances...maybe for camper maintenance and then it goes back on. I don't tow a trailer and I usually go on a road trip once a month. My driving habits are for the most part semi-conservative, non abusive, lots of (sometimes very rough) backroads and I stay within the speed limits, perhaps a little on the plus side. Do you recommend the 6.4L Hemi V8 or the Cummins 6.7L Diesel? Thank you in advance.