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Hemi MDS an option on RAM 2500? No, due to the weight and expected operating cycle of the HD product MDS would not be engaged often, thereby eliminating any net benefit. .

6.7L Cummins You need to take into account the entire driveline not just the trans. With a manual trans we cannot monitor and adjust the torque supplied downstream like we can with an auto trans vehicle.

Ram 2500 MPG Fuel economy depends more on driver habits and behavior than any other factor. The EPA ratings attempt to compare vehicles using a certain driving style and are therefore useful data even if the ratings are not identical to the customers experience. The 2500 will not achieve as...

Ram HD be available with color matched bumpers No, but the TRX model has a body colored grille and dark grey bumpers which match the lower bodyside color. Thank you for showing an interest in a monotone model.

Simple creature comforts Thanks for the suggestion!:D

Proud past and present owner of 5 ram cummins powered trucks When we release a package to the public we need to balance many attributes of the overall vehicle. Primary ones that may conflict with your maximum torque concept are government regulations on exhaust and noise emissions, and...

2005 Dodge Ram HEV program This vehicle was not put into high volume production.

Cummins hybrid bio/syn fueled Thanks for your interest in Ram. Though we cannot discuss future plans; you've given us quite a few valid ideas to explore.

Fuel gauge sending unit There has been a different design for the sending unit implemented since the model years you mentioned and warranty looks to be very favorable. The manufacturers of ULSD fuel incorporate a lubricant in their product so there is no need for an additive. The steering...

E17 Out of Park Alarm This was resolved with the 68RFE trans introduced on the 07 models. Thanks for your question.

Demand for a factory built Megacab longbed... We are always interested in our customers desires, but the development of a Mega Long would be quite a "stretch". . ;)

How about a pickup bed option in the 4500 and 5500 HD trucks? There is some aftermarket attention in this area but we feel the sales volume of this would be extremely limited and to make a box worthy of the 4500/5500 would be an expensive and extensive project. Thank you for the input we...

7 speed manual is in the works? Thanks for the input on gearing strategies, though we cannot comment on future products at this time.

1st Generation Driver.... I think you will see that the entire automotive industry has become more complicated and more difficult to work on and maintain. Complying with government regulations (primarily in emissions and occupant safety) require an extensive nextwork of parts. On the...

Tilt front end on the Cummins powered Ram trucks... Thank you for the feature suggestions - we use these to help define our future projects.