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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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Ram Claims Torque Crown with 3500 HD's 865 lb-ft for 2015 ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

I still think the superduty will out pull the ram any day regardless of ratings
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Damn that is a lot of TQ
 
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Yeah but this is how Ford fired back. And yeah it proven using the J2807 tow test.
The 2015 Ford F-450 Super Duty Class 3 Pickup Boasts the Highest Rating of Any Pickup Truck in the United States
 
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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I bet ford is working on a little flash tune update for more power. Haha
 
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Ya. I don't think the 6.7 PSD is anywhere near done with power upgrades
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 01:09 AM
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I would take the new Dodge hands down over Ford or Chevy.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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So the RAM is on top by whopping 5 lbft or torque? Whoopty doo.
 
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The power stroke has 55hp on the cummins to make up for the 5lb-ft loss of torque haha
 
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So.....865 lb/ft vs 860 lb/ft....hmmmm. Do you really think anyone will be able to tell the difference?
 
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That's just it, with a torque number that close, the ford will beat it with its 50+ HP advantage
 
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You definitely won't be able to feel 5 lb/ft but I think to the average truck buyer that only watches commercials on tv to male their decision the bragging rights may be a selling point.
 
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With the extra 5 ft/lbs I can carry an extra Yeti full of adult beverages? (Not a real bad idea in retrospect!!!) Come on Ford, get with the program!! (sarcasm intended!)
 
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