HD debut still at the Detroit show

[46mech]

I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas! Oo. Sold the 95 to my son so I need a new one.

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

Yes it is. I head to Chicago tomorrow. I'll do my best to have video, pictures, and a story posted wednesday night.

 

[Stark_Ent9802]

I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas! Oo. .

Same here!!!!! Oo.

 

[SNiebaum]

Yes it is. I head to Chicago tomorrow. I'll do my best to have video, pictures, and a story posted wednesday night.

I can't wait... kid in a candy store. Oo.

 

[opjohnny]

I read on allpar that they were going to offer the 5. 0 and the 6. 7 Cummins in the Heavy Duty truck. Two choices.



John

 

[46mech]

Is it just me or shouldn't there have been some leaked photos by now? :-laf

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

Anyone that leaks photos is in danger of losing their future access. I'm in Chicago now. Check back tomorrow (Wednesday) a little after noon eastern time for the complete Chrysler press release. Then check back later that night for my coverage (video, pictures, and article).

 

[46mech]

Anyone that leaks photos is in danger of losing their future access.

As it should be.

 

[AMink]

Saw the pics on the front page. Is the dually a Mega with an 8' bed? Or is it the short bed?

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

Mega Short Bed - there is no Mega Long Bed. I just finished posting my report, 155 pictures (100 of which I took today - actually I took close to 300, these are the ones that made the cut), video of the full press conference, plus the official Chassis Cab press release. It's on the front page. I've been working for almost 18 hours. I'm going to bed . . . .

 

[Spooled-up]

Thanks for all the hard work Steve!

 

[AMink]

Thanks Steve! I figured a mega-long would be too good to be true! Just as well. Can't afford one anyway!

 

[HOBrian]

I thought the 6. 7 was good for for 2010, but in one of Steve's pics it has a blue cap that says diesel exhaust fluid! 3rd pic down in his great photo album!

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

That's just on the chassis cabs - they are the only one's with the urea injection system, the 3/4 and 1 ton don't have it. It's in the text of the article.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

I thought the 6. 7 was good for for 2010, but in one of Steve's pics it has a blue cap that says diesel exhaust fluid! 3rd pic down in his great photo album!

DEF is only on C&C trucks if I read everything correct, ONLY the regular trucks already meet the 2010 emissions, so SCR is being added to the C&C trucks to bring them into compliance. Other than something else to keep topped up, this is probably a good thing. All reports I have read indicate SCR will improve mileage about 3-5%, exhaust should run a bit cooler, and less dependence on EGR to get the emissions done, maybe less soot being introduced into the engine????



There will definitely be a learning curve from the operation standpoint, BUT I think it might be a good thing long term.



SHG



EDIT, Steve replied while I was writing this, confirming my understanding.

 

[HOBrian]

That's just on the chassis cabs - they are the only one's with the urea injection system, the 3/4 and 1 ton don't have it. It's in the text of the article.

Chalk that one up to someone who would rather look at the pretty pics rather that read the article. :{ Thanks guys I feel real stupid now!!

 

[salstrip]

Dear Steve,

WOW what a wonderful job you have done reporting on the beautiful new Dodge Ram . Congratulations on a great set of photos,You have done an awesome job in your story

Regards

Conn (Australia)