If Cummins managed to get the ISF3.8 emissions-certified back there, it would be my choice for a Ram 1500. Altough it has just 160hp/450lb.ft., is definitely not underpowered.
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I think there would be a pretty good market for a 4 BT 1/2 ton or whatever the modern day equivalent would be.
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I still got quite surprised for the absence of a 4BT-powered Ram 1500 straight from the factory. BTW for many users the 4BT would be enought even into a Ram 2500, since it's already better than the V8 gassers mileage-wise and doesn't feel underpowered at all.
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The 3.9 4BT might be a little rough running for most.
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The 4BT is actually not so rough-running for an old-school Diesel.
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Seems to me that the big 4 would be much cheaper to build than the V-6.
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Many people still perceive the amount of cylinders as a prestige feature, that's really dumb but unfortunately is true. BTW a 4-banger would have less internal frictions than a V6, then it could lead to more fuel savings since less energy is wasted as heat.