The new third-gen EcoDiesel purrs like a kitten, with just the barest of an audible diesel heartbeat. Its 480 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm outshines the Hemi 5.7L and bests its 1 ⁄2-ton diesel competitors. The new EcoDiesel doesn’t disappoint—and it’s available across all models and trim levels of the ’20 Ram 1500.
New Building Block
Lift the hood and the new engine looks nearly identical to the previous turbocharged 3.0L EcoDiesel. But strip away the plastic coverings and underneath is a new compacted graphite iron (CGI) block topped with equally new aluminum heads. The new block weighs 15 pounds less than the CGI block of the previous generation.
The crankshaft and connecting rods are 4140 forged steel, and the redesigned aluminum alloy pistons have thinner rings along with a flat deck surrounding a newly designed fire bowl. The pistons also feature a connecting pin offset by 0.3 mm to reduce noise from piston slap. The quieter, smoother running of this EcoDiesel distinguishes it from the 2019-and-earlier models.
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2022 Summer Safari
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I was hoping to pick your brain as to a couple of different builds. I have a '19 Jeep Wrangler JL and a '74 Chevy Blazer. I'm a little baffled as to what to focus on. The '74 full convertible Blazer is my dream vehicle. She's been a long build and now I am thinking of focusing my energy on my wife's '19 Jeep JL. I recently joined a Jeep club and have been going off-road with a few guys. I'm shopping around for lift kits. Would you suggest that my time be spent and focused on the Blazer or enjoy the Jeep? I really can't do both.
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