ok i currently have a 2001 ram quad cab 4x4 off road edition, has the 5.9 gas engine and auto trans, i get about 13 to 15 mpg average and about 8-9 pulling my race car to the track.

i have an oppurtunity to trade this truck and my bass boat for an ALL STOCK (besides exhaust) 2001 ram quad cab 3500 dually 4x4 with the 5.9 cummins and a 5 speed trans. guy said truck has lil over 300k and motor was rebuilt around 180k and trans is only few months old. its a bad *** truck. but so is mine .

i love the truck i have now but really want another cummins like i use to have, i was wondering yalls opinion on the trade yes or no and why, and also would i see any benefit in mpg's and cost at the pump, thanks!

 

I vote trade, your mileage will improve, the 5spd is a reliable tranny and rarely causes issues. I know my grandfather's stock 99 5spd 4x4 averages just under 20, usually between 17-20 and about 14-17 towing around a stock trailer or the 5th wheel camper, now diesel around my part is about 35-45 cents higher than unleaded 87 octance. So really, you'll probably break even on normal, daily driving but you'll save big when you tow.

But, I would inquire as to why the motor was rebuilt, 180k is nothing on a cummins motor so I'm kind of curious as to why a rebuild took place and just how extensive of a rebuild was done. I've seen some people think that "rebuilding " means something as simple as a head gasket replacement or even a timing cover gasket or it could be a full out bare block rebuild. regardless, I'd find out exactly what was done. Ask for receipts for the rebuild that way in the future, should you have a problem, you can give the information to whomever you have fix it.

 

X2! That seems odd it was done at 180.

 

we could go with some motors appear in the isle on monday, after being built by the gremlins on Saturday...

 

If he has a diesel and wants your gasser the vp44 is probably about to let go. Find out about the fuel pumps, and use obd scanner (or key trick) to check for codes.

 

I agree with Empty Wallet, a normal person would never trade a diesel for a gas engine unless there was more to the story. Although I am a total believer in diesel, I would be careful in this situation. It sounds like you may want to do some major investigation. I would take it to a good diesel mechanic and have him give it a thorough inspection. But whatever you decide to do goo luck.

 

i would not do it 300k on the truck it will most likely need repairs like front end. how many miles are on your truck. i would look for somthing else.

 

how much is the bass boat worth? that will tell the story for me. I would not trade my diesel even if it had 500k on it for a 5.9 gas as I have numerous friends that lost heads etc on them and they maintained their trucks.