Good article on '04.5 600

[Bertram65]

www.pickuptruck.com has a review up on the new 600. Some good information about it.

 

[klenger]

Good information in the article. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[GCrowell]

Very good article, a slightly different view than Joe's but the same conclusions!



I too can't wait to get mine but alas, it is still in Mexico getting a suntan while I am in my parka chipping ice in PA!

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Mike Magda was another of the media writers who came to the 325/600 introduction last month.

 

[rbattelle]

In the list of changes:



• Air inlet redesigned to block hot engine air from entering, reducing the intake charge by 30 to 40 degrees.

• Intake resonator re-engineered for increased airflow

• Larger compressor on Holset turbocharger

• Engine cooling improved with new fan assembly and mounting fan shroud to engine for more efficient airflow through radiator

• Upgraded intercooler

• Upgraded exhaust valves

• Tailpipe increased to 4-inch diameter

• Improved sealing and gasket materials

• Oil-change intervals are now 15,000 miles (vs. 7,500 for competition).

• Holset turbocharger gets bigger compression side

• Switch to electronic control of wastegate

• Upgrades to exhaust manifold

• Revised intake ports in cylinder head

• New piston bowl geometry

• Different spray pattern from injectors



I'm curious about the piston bowl geometry changes, upgraded exhaust valves, and different spray pattern from the injectors. The article also claims there is to cat on the 04. 5 trucks... I thought there was one on the 04 trucks?

 

[Casey Balvert]

I can't wait for Ken to get his either. Sharpen those fingers good buddy.