Comments on: Tundra v. Ram — Part I: Mechanicals http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:03:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Hemi Ram http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12848 Hemi Ram Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:10:18 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12848 I own a 2010 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi Sport 4x4 Rcab. Haven't gotten to try a top speed run yet, but got 0-60 times between 5.8-6.2 seconds every time. 390hp is powerful, and fun. Walked a Titan yesterday, and haven't lost to a Tundra. I know the Tundra is built in the US, but as toyota is a foreign company, and most of the profits go overseas, I cannot support or like the Tundra, or any other foreign car. I know this sounds biased, and I know that some people on this site will hate me for it, but the US makes good products too. Ram= more powerful and faster than Tundra+ better mpg and almost equal towing and payload; F-150= higher towing and payload than Tundra+ better mpg; Silverado= more powerful, equal towing and payload, and better mpg. I say, if you want a truck, buy domestic, because it is usually just as good if not better than foreign. I know some people like Mickey will probably disagree and give reasons to counter what I have said, but it is just my opinion. I own a 2010 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi Sport 4×4 Rcab. Haven’t gotten to try a top speed run yet, but got 0-60 times between 5.8-6.2 seconds every time. 390hp is powerful, and fun. Walked a Titan yesterday, and haven’t lost to a Tundra. I know the Tundra is built in the US, but as toyota is a foreign company, and most of the profits go overseas, I cannot support or like the Tundra, or any other foreign car. I know this sounds biased, and I know that some people on this site will hate me for it, but the US makes good products too. Ram= more powerful and faster than Tundra+ better mpg and almost equal towing and payload; F-150= higher towing and payload than Tundra+ better mpg; Silverado= more powerful, equal towing and payload, and better mpg. I say, if you want a truck, buy domestic, because it is usually just as good if not better than foreign. I know some people like Mickey will probably disagree and give reasons to counter what I have said, but it is just my opinion.

]]> By: Jason http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12679 Jason Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:37:13 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12679 Matt - I'm sure the Tundra would do well with that load on a regular basis (especially at low altitude), but Justin makes a great point. A 3/4 or 1 ton truck is just better for towing, and if you're going to be doing a whole lot of towing, you might consider it. Check out these video's too: http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2010/02/22/toyota-tundra-deconstructed-ad-campaign/ Matt – I’m sure the Tundra would do well with that load on a regular basis (especially at low altitude), but Justin makes a great point. A 3/4 or 1 ton truck is just better for towing, and if you’re going to be doing a whole lot of towing, you might consider it. Check out these video’s too:

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]]> By: Justin http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12674 Justin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:05:23 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12674 Hemi: Of course living in CO, I love driving in the snow as well. Just have to watch out for them crazy and bad drivers. This morning I saw a dark green 4Runner (not the current Gen, but the prior Gen) pull out of a subdivision, clipped the passenger rear end of a black Ram QC (02-08 model), which made the Ram clip the two drivers side doors of a gold/biege Pilot. When the Ram hit the Pilot, the driver of the Ram over-corrected to the left and rolled the Ram into a ditch. The Ram had no wheels, front bumper, grille, all windows blown out and the roof caved in when all was said and done. Basically the truck was scrap metal. The 4Runner and Pilot had damage, but nothing that looked too costly. Hemi: Of course living in CO, I love driving in the snow as well. Just have to watch out for them crazy and bad drivers. This morning I saw a dark green 4Runner (not the current Gen, but the prior Gen) pull out of a subdivision, clipped the passenger rear end of a black Ram QC (02-08 model), which made the Ram clip the two drivers side doors of a gold/biege Pilot. When the Ram hit the Pilot, the driver of the Ram over-corrected to the left and rolled the Ram into a ditch. The Ram had no wheels, front bumper, grille, all windows blown out and the roof caved in when all was said and done. Basically the truck was scrap metal. The 4Runner and Pilot had damage, but nothing that looked too costly.

]]> By: Hemi Power http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12673 Hemi Power Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:50:59 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12673 Here in Michigan, we got about 8 inches of snow today, and a bus came down my street and got stuck! I went down with a shovel to try to help it out, but the driver would just hit the gas, instead of rock it. Eventually, I had to get my truck and bring it down there with tow straps. Before I hooked it up, the driver floored it and left quite a bit of rubber on the ground. That was probably the first time I have ever seen a bus do a burnout. I bet the kids loved that. I hooked up my truck, threw it into four wheel drive, and slowly, was able to help get the bus unstuck. Hemi Power! The driver then asked me if I could follow her to make sure she didn't get stuck again. I love snow, and I hope we get more here. Here in Michigan, we got about 8 inches of snow today, and a bus came down my street and got stuck! I went down with a shovel to try to help it out, but the driver would just hit the gas, instead of rock it. Eventually, I had to get my truck and bring it down there with tow straps. Before I hooked it up, the driver floored it and left quite a bit of rubber on the ground. That was probably the first time I have ever seen a bus do a burnout. I bet the kids loved that. I hooked up my truck, threw it into four wheel drive, and slowly, was able to help get the bus unstuck. Hemi Power! The driver then asked me if I could follow her to make sure she didn’t get stuck again. I love snow, and I hope we get more here.

]]> By: Justin http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12653 Justin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:15:54 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12653 Matt D: The Tundra with a 5.7L, 6spd and tow pkg, should be more than capable to handle the load you speak of. My only concern, and this is with any 1/2 ton, is the longevity of the truck towing that weight on a daily basis. If it was a weekend warrior or once in a while tow, I'd see no problem with such a load. But to put a 1/2 ton through that work on a daily basis will simply shorten its lifespan. I'm speaking more to cutting a 300K mile vehicle doen to say 100K-150K miles. Now I've seen people do it, but then complain when the truck doesn't last as long as expected. Personally, and this is just my opinion, I'd opt for a 3/4 ton. I tow a 6K-7K load about 7-8 times a year, and my F150 does fine, even here at altitude (5280ft +). But over the long haul, if I had to carry such weight even once a week, I think for longevity and durability sake, I'd opt for a 3/4 ton. Again, just my opinion. Matt D: The Tundra with a 5.7L, 6spd and tow pkg, should be more than capable to handle the load you speak of. My only concern, and this is with any 1/2 ton, is the longevity of the truck towing that weight on a daily basis. If it was a weekend warrior or once in a while tow, I’d see no problem with such a load. But to put a 1/2 ton through that work on a daily basis will simply shorten its lifespan. I’m speaking more to cutting a 300K mile vehicle doen to say 100K-150K miles. Now I’ve seen people do it, but then complain when the truck doesn’t last as long as expected. Personally, and this is just my opinion, I’d opt for a 3/4 ton. I tow a 6K-7K load about 7-8 times a year, and my F150 does fine, even here at altitude (5280ft +). But over the long haul, if I had to carry such weight even once a week, I think for longevity and durability sake, I’d opt for a 3/4 ton. Again, just my opinion.

]]> By: Matt D http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12643 Matt D Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:33:54 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12643 the trailers i've been looking at are around 3200 to 3900 pnds and the cargo i would haul would be about 4000 pnds. I'v e been looking at the 5.7 tundra but have been told that the engine and the transmission are not gonna last the trailers i’ve been looking at are around 3200 to 3900 pnds and the cargo i would haul would be about 4000 pnds. I’v e been looking at the 5.7 tundra but have been told that the engine and the transmission are not gonna last

]]> By: Jason http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12639 Jason Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:10:48 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12639 Matt D - I think so, but I need more info. The weight of the trailer and the engine size are the critical factors. Matt D – I think so, but I need more info. The weight of the trailer and the engine size are the critical factors.

]]> By: Matt D http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12611 Matt D Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:16:10 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12611 Can the Tundra's transmission handle a 24 foot trailer with say 7000 pnds of cargo on an everyday basis. Can the Tundra’s transmission handle a 24 foot trailer with say 7000 pnds of cargo on an everyday basis.

]]> By: Hemi Power http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12586 Hemi Power Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:52:54 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12586 Thank you Justin. I will take your suggestions for tires into consideration. Thank you Justin. I will take your suggestions for tires into consideration.

]]> By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12532 Mickey Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:45:08 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/04/13/tundra-v-ram-part-i-mechanicals/#comment-12532 Couldn't find the definition to your word "acouple" ANONYMOUS. I can criticize someone's spelling also. I hate to burst your buble there but her you go. http://www.thestar.com/business/article/767154--toyota-s-sales-up-despite-recalls Couldn’t find the definition to your word “acouple” ANONYMOUS. I can criticize someone’s spelling also. I hate to burst your buble there but her you go.
http://www.thestar.com/busines.....te-recalls

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