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Old 02-21-2013, 01:55 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I agree with most of you-too bad Ram didn't go with a cummins 4 cylinder (3.8l, 3.3l or 2.8l). I think a 3.3l or 2.8l would be more than enough engine for a 1500 and the 3.8l for 1500 or 2500 option.
Nissan was working with Cummins to certify the ISF2.8 for the Titan there in the States, but honestly I still believe it would be better in the Frontier than in the Titan. It can get the jobs done as much as many V8 gassers, but the ISF3.8 outperforms them while retaining a good fuel-efficiency.

Also, regarding the ISF3.8, its current 160hp/450lb.ft. version seems to be not a bad option over the late 203hp/405lb.ft. 3.9L 4BT used in the Brazilian F250, in spite of the lower power, not just due to the higher torque but also due to the lower weight...
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