2005
Dodge Power Wagon
2005 dodge ram power wagon front
If
Dodge didn’t have everyone’s attention in 2004, the company definitely had it
in 2005 when it hit their competition right between the eyes with the incredible
Power Wagon. The specifications of the truck read like no other factory pickup.
Front and rear selectable electric differential lockers, larger-diameter rear
axle shafts, selectable electronic disconnecting front stabilizer bar,
1.8-inch-lift front coil springs, 1.4-inch-lift rear leaf springs, softened
spring rates to enhance axle articulation, Bilstein shock absorbers, 33-inch
BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, special forged wheels designed to retain the tire
bead when the tire pressure is lowered, special underbody protection, and a
Warn 12,000-pound winch, among many other things. Unquestionably, the ’05 Power
Wagon raised the bar for off-road-ready pickups. The Power Wagon is still
available through Ram.
2014
Chevy Silverado 1500/ GMC Sierra 1500
2014 Chebrolet Siverado 1500
We
dig the new 2014 GM ½-ton trucks and one of the things we like is the all-new trio
of power plants that were designed specifically for truck use. These ‘plants
are called EcoTec3 and include a 285hp 4.3L V-6, 355hp 5.3L V-8, and 420hp 6.2L
V-8. The “3” of EcoTec3 refers to three state-of-the-art technologies infused
into each engine. There’s direct injection, cylinder deactivation, and
continuously variable valve timing. These things combine to make the most of
power, torque, and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions. We
like that we get GM’s latest-and-greatest technology in each engine, even the
six-cylinder. We’ve spent quite a bit of time testing the 5.3L V-8 and found it
to be quiet, powerful, and importantly, fuel efficient. Don’t confuse the
EcoTec3 engines with previous GM engines. The EcoTec3 engines are all-new and
share only a handful of small parts with previous engines.
