5.0L Cummins in a 1500

[JDillon]

I just got a survey for an independent research company that was gathering info about putting a 5. 0L Cummins into a Dodge 1500. They were clearly trying to see how many of the 2500/3500 segment would be willing to drop to a 1500 if this engine was offered. They presented two engine options: a new turbocharged direct-ignition gasoline engine for no extra charge as well as the 5. 0L Cummins for an additional $4500. They said the gasoline engine would have a towing capacity of 7200lbs and the Cummins would only have a towing capacity of 7000lbs. They gave mpg figures of 20/25 for the Cummins. If they can get that towing capacity up to around 10,000lbs for the little Cummins, I might be interested for my next truck, but otherwise, I'll stick with a 2500.

 

[rscurtis]

They're going to have to do better that 20/25 MPG. I can just about do that with my 2003. I think a more logical alternative would be a 4 cylinder or V6 Dakota diesel that could scratch 30 MPG, as the soon-to-be-available Mahindra is supposedly capable of doing. Personally, I don't see a high revving turbo gas engine as a viable alternative- It may have its advantage in a sports car, but not a pickup.

 

[Zak Smith]

I think I got the same survey, and all the heavy duty diesel choices were for a 6. 7L V8 Cummins, not the I6 we know and love.

 

['strokeThis_'07]

5. 0 V8 should be available in the 1500, possibly the 2500 as well, with a V6 version in Jeeps and Dakota...



The 6. 7 I6 will remain in the 2500-5500.



Ill continue to buy 3500s with the I6, but Ill for sure buy a 1500 with a 5. 0 V8. Talk about a nice little hotrod

 

[CumminsBu]

Where is this survey, web page, mail or dealer?