what is the towing capability of a 1983 dodge ram with a 225 slant six ?

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This truck currently has a 318 in it, but I have heard that the slant six has great torque and great longevity.
 
the 6 will not pull what the 318 will not even close...with the 6 2000 to 3000 pounds tops...with 318...maybe 6000
 
It doesn,t matter what engine you have really besides MPG,The gear ratio in the rear end / transmission determines How much weight you can pull.We have an 1981 6cyl which we drove East Coast to west and back again.1st trip we pulled a fully self contained trailer,then pulled a boat locally to the Lakes & mountain KOA's..Then converted it into a transportation bus for local sight seeing buisness.
I,d switch to the 6cylinder,if it was mine.
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