Spud2388
Senior Member
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2015
- Posts
- 347
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- 306
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Ram Year
- 2017 Sport
- Engine
- 5.7
Hey guys/gals. Hopefully this hasn't been beat to death but was looking for a little info if possible.
I currently own a 2017 Ram Sport with the 5.7 and I love it, minus the loud *** hemi. I've already had to deal with the broken exhaust manifold bolts and replaced them (3k outside of warranty) with JBA Shorty headers and now it sounds like a diesel under load with the lifters/valves/whatever ticking and clacking (no codes or loss of power, just loud and metalicky). I kinda want out of it. My problem is is Tundras look terrible, I like the Sierras but they are having major lifter/push rod issues with their 5.3 and 6.2 engines (6.2 AT4 is up there in my choices though), and haven't really looked into Ford yet. I do really like Ram, the features you get for the price, and think they are great looking trucks with great power.
So to my question. With me being away from here for a while, is there anything that has improved and been fixed since the Gen 4 Rams? Any issues still around and lingering and new issues with the Gen 5's? I have my eye on a few around my area and they all have the 12" screen, most have the panoramic sunroof, 4x4 obviously, 5.7, leather, etc.
I currently own a 2017 Ram Sport with the 5.7 and I love it, minus the loud *** hemi. I've already had to deal with the broken exhaust manifold bolts and replaced them (3k outside of warranty) with JBA Shorty headers and now it sounds like a diesel under load with the lifters/valves/whatever ticking and clacking (no codes or loss of power, just loud and metalicky). I kinda want out of it. My problem is is Tundras look terrible, I like the Sierras but they are having major lifter/push rod issues with their 5.3 and 6.2 engines (6.2 AT4 is up there in my choices though), and haven't really looked into Ford yet. I do really like Ram, the features you get for the price, and think they are great looking trucks with great power.
So to my question. With me being away from here for a while, is there anything that has improved and been fixed since the Gen 4 Rams? Any issues still around and lingering and new issues with the Gen 5's? I have my eye on a few around my area and they all have the 12" screen, most have the panoramic sunroof, 4x4 obviously, 5.7, leather, etc.
