Dusty
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 6, 2013
- Posts
- 1,239
- Reaction score
- 1,288
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Ram Year
- 2019
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
When I was much younger I worked at a repair center that had the New York Central railroad as a fleet customer. Worked on a lot of those 300 ci in-line Ford sixes. They were tough, but not without issues. I think every one I saw had a leaky rear main seal, and cracked intake/exhaust manifolds were very common. They had a 4 inch bore and stroke and developed lots of torque. Terrible on fuel, though. Never saw one with a spun rod or main bearing and they kept good oil pressure. IMHO the only six that came close to the slant six for durability and reliability.I just bought a used 2018 Ram 1500 with a Hemi and only 55,000 miles. I plan on keeping this until it is dead and there are no parts around to repair it. I have zero interest in an EV and the more it’s forced upon us, the more I resent it. I also have no interest in a turbo. I’m fine with a straight 6, just no turbo. I love the old Ford 300 in-line 6, and the GM 292. But a turbo? No thanks.
Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 067404 miles.