mauspalls
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- Joined
- Sep 10, 2015
- Posts
- 16
- Reaction score
- 8
- Location
- NM
- Ram Year
- 2016 2500 Tradesman 4x4 Regular cab
- Engine
- 6.4
Hi All - New guy here and new (hopefully) to Ram. Was hoping to tap the collective wisdom of owners to help me decide on the 5.7 or 6.4 Hemi.
Planning to build an expedition-type rig to use for exploring/camping the Southwest. I've narrowed it down to the following truck:
* 2016 2500 4x4
* Tradesman
* Regular cab
* 4.10s with limited slip
* manual t-case lever
* sliding rear window (for the pups)
* carpet delete
* higher capacity alternator
* aux switches
* spray-in liner
* Uconnect 5.0
I don't plan to tow anything but will plan on putting a shell with roof rack for hauling gear. I will more than likely put a sleeping platform in the bed. Eventually, a modest slide-in popup truck camper will replace the shell. I plan to add some slightly larger tires (Toyos - between 33" & 34"), a winch, sliders, and full skid plates. A hi-lift and extra fuel will go on the rack with an additional spare tire. I will also use the truck for occasional DD duty as well as weekend dump runs.
My quandary is which motor to get. I'm not concerned about power - the 5.7 would be plenty for my intended purpose.
Pros for 5.7 as I see them. Please feel free to add.
* history - Lots of them driving around out there.
* aftermarket support
* parts availability
* dealers/mechanics support should be a bit better (more competent)
* Oil requirement not so strict (don't know about this one)
* A bit cheaper
Pros for 6.4
* Engineered as 'truck' motor. Not sure about this one. I've seen a lot of guys beating their 5.7s to within an inch of its life with seemingly no ill effect. The 5.7 seems to be pretty tough.
* more power/torque
* dual alternator option
* ?????
Questions ??
* How do the cooling systems compare between the two?
* Is the 5.7 fan engine-driven or electric? Dual fans?
* Is the 6 speed well-suited to the 5.7?
* How well does either engine perform in slow speed 4wd situations?
* Does the 5.7 have decent low end?
Thanks!
Planning to build an expedition-type rig to use for exploring/camping the Southwest. I've narrowed it down to the following truck:
* 2016 2500 4x4
* Tradesman
* Regular cab
* 4.10s with limited slip
* manual t-case lever
* sliding rear window (for the pups)
* carpet delete
* higher capacity alternator
* aux switches
* spray-in liner
* Uconnect 5.0
I don't plan to tow anything but will plan on putting a shell with roof rack for hauling gear. I will more than likely put a sleeping platform in the bed. Eventually, a modest slide-in popup truck camper will replace the shell. I plan to add some slightly larger tires (Toyos - between 33" & 34"), a winch, sliders, and full skid plates. A hi-lift and extra fuel will go on the rack with an additional spare tire. I will also use the truck for occasional DD duty as well as weekend dump runs.
My quandary is which motor to get. I'm not concerned about power - the 5.7 would be plenty for my intended purpose.
Pros for 5.7 as I see them. Please feel free to add.
* history - Lots of them driving around out there.
* aftermarket support
* parts availability
* dealers/mechanics support should be a bit better (more competent)
* Oil requirement not so strict (don't know about this one)
* A bit cheaper
Pros for 6.4
* Engineered as 'truck' motor. Not sure about this one. I've seen a lot of guys beating their 5.7s to within an inch of its life with seemingly no ill effect. The 5.7 seems to be pretty tough.
* more power/torque
* dual alternator option
* ?????
Questions ??
* How do the cooling systems compare between the two?
* Is the 5.7 fan engine-driven or electric? Dual fans?
* Is the 6 speed well-suited to the 5.7?
* How well does either engine perform in slow speed 4wd situations?
* Does the 5.7 have decent low end?
Thanks!