6.7L Cummins Forum

Hello, I am new to the forum and am in the process of buying a 2011 Dodge with the HO Cummins diesel. I was wondering if there are any issues or problems with the Cummins diesel. I have owned Fords for many years, but after the last two I am not doing it again.A 2005 and a 2008.Need I say more.Also should I go manual or auto? One other question I have is what wheelbase to pick? Thanks michael

If you want the HO output you have to go with the Auto. Manual numbers are unchanged at 350/610.
Patrick

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2008 2WD 2500 QC Short Bed, 3.73, G56, PML Rear Diff Cover. Wheel to wheel 3" Nerf bars, AMSOIL Dual By-Pass AMSOIL In Crankcase, Tranny, and Differential

Thankyou.I was wondering if there was a fuel economy advantage one way or the other?

My preference is for the long bed and the automatic. Of course, the automatic is necessary since my arthritis doesn't tolerate the manual shifting. I like the automatic since I don't have to shift gears with a clutch; I do use the shift lever button to down-shift when descending in the mountains. Great function; so is the air brake. I like the long bed since I tow a fifth wheel trailer and I have a large truck camper (TC). If you haven't decided on which model, I suggest you make a list for what you think you will use the truck. If you have kids, by all means buy the QuadCab or the Crew Cab. I learned the hard way, 4 doors are essential when you have kids. If you think you might use a TC at some time, buy the 3500; it doesn't cost much more and will provide more payload. Have fun; I have driven the 2011 and they are nice.