Bout time. Take a look at the engine they are using. Wonder how long before we see the Toyota turbo diesel Hilux.

Dodge diesel

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Awesome. It looks like more and more diesels are finally coming around.

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'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Ram ProMaster van brings Italian style cargo carrying to the New World | Fox News

This looks interesting too.

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1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

It's about G-D time followed by I'll believe it when I see it.

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'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Cool! who makes the engine? Will it be offered with a stick?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Dodge trucks are no more. It's call "Ram" now.

I've read it's the same motor offered in the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 3.0l diesel built by VM Motori in Italy.
Here is some internal shots of the motor in a Banks flavor.
Inside The Banks VM Motori 3.0L 630T V6 Diesel Engine - Diesel Power Magazine

It appears they are only offering up a 8 speed ZF automatic.


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That's a shame.

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It does!

Might finally be a more efficient replacement for our '96 E350 Powerstroke workhorse. I was excited about the Sprinter. But in order to carry two tons and accommodate the dual rear wheels, the wheel wells were pushed inward eliminating the possibility of forklift loading a standard 40" wide pallet.

None of the modern diesel domestics offer the carrying capacity in a van configuration because of the heavier powerplants and the modern euro options don't offer the dimensional capacity or carrying capacity and/or diesel option. This looks promising. The upfit and configuration options are impressive.

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'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Adapter plate, flywheel/clutch, and a hole in the floor...that's all if should take to swap in a rwd manual

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No merc at the moment

As long as the tranny and engine computers are not intertwined too much.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

You can take your Dodge and stick it up................

At least it doesn't have spark plugs.....

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1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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BC do you think the ford and gm vans are any better for self service?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It might use the 722.6. Plus can bus is a pain.

plus can bus?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.