2026 HEMI or Hurricane?

[mikeru82]

Yeah that's the point. It cost them to put it in and had little sales (intentional or otherwise). The 6.4 in the 1500 would be a much bigger bang for their buck, and it's not just the wrangler. Percentage wise it's a guarantee that the 6.4 in the 1500 would sell more than any other single model with the same engine, the ram 1500 is their biggest seller.

They sold 150k wranglers last year, and 373k 1500s. Logically, the 6.4, priced within reason of the 5.7, would sell far more units especially because big v8s and trucks go together like rum and coke.

The wrangler 392 is also priced high because of the entire package/trim, not just the engine. If they dropped a 6.4 into a trademan, the sticker price doesn't have to be that high.

That’s my point…it wouldn’t be a bigger bang for the buck because in order to recoup their development costs they’d necessarily have to increase the price for the trucks with the 6.4, likely out of may buyer’s comfort zone for a 1500. Look at the increased cost of the 5.7 Hemi in 2026 models over the SO Hurricane. It’s my opinion that the 6.4 would be that much higher yet. Some people like you and I might think it’d be worth the higher cost, but there are plenty who wouldn’t think so. I suspect you’re overestimating the number of buyers who would pay the premium for a 1500 with the 6.4. I disagree that it would be the sure thing you think it would be. Hell, plenty of people are happy with the Pentastar option. Not everyone is wanting to race their half ton truck from stop light to stop light.

The other aspect which hasn’t even been mentioned (at least not that I’ve seen) is the payload would be decreased because of the heavier 6.4 engine. Payload in higher trim levels is already pretty low. Our 2020 Limited has a payload rating of just over 1000 lbs. Which severely limits how much we can tow with it.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Yeah that's the point. It cost them to put it in and had little sales (intentional or otherwise). The 6.4 in the 1500 would be a much bigger bang for their buck, and it's not just the wrangler. Percentage wise it's a guarantee that the 6.4 in the 1500 would sell more than any other single model with the same engine, the ram 1500 is their biggest seller.

They sold 150k wranglers last year, and 373k 1500s. Logically, the 6.4, priced within reason of the 5.7, would sell far more units especially because big v8s and trucks go together like rum and coke.

The wrangler 392 is also priced high because of the entire package/trim, not just the engine. If they dropped a 6.4 into a trademan, the sticker price doesn't have to be that high.

I doubt the 6.4 would sell more units than the Charger/Challenger Scat Packs did. There is no benefit for the car based 6.4 in a 1500 other than someone wanting a "performance" oriented truck. it would not offer any higher payload or tow rating because that is limited by the body and frame not the drive line. And it may actually have a lower payload. The decrease in fuel economy would also limit buyers. There is a reason the Pentastar is higher volume sales in the tradesman and Bighorn trim.

 

[silver billet]

The 5.0 Ford beats the 5.7 Hemi Ram because it's in a lighter aluminum truck. Put it in the Ram and I don't think their would be much difference.

It's now putting out more horsepower, and there is no sign they've reached the end (consider how much more power it puts out in the mustang). The 5.7 doesn't have any room left.

 

[silver billet]

That’s my point…it wouldn’t be a bigger bang for the buck because in order to recoup their development costs they’d necessarily have to increase the price for the trucks with the 6.4, likely out of may buyer’s comfort zone for a 1500.

There are no development costs. Guys are swapping the 6.4 into 1500s on the driveway. It's literally plug and play for a DIY'er, though of course Ram would have additional costs. Nothing close like you pretend it is. The 5.7 and 6.4 are extremely similar.

Look at the increased cost of the 5.7 Hemi in 2026 models over the SO Hurricane. It’s my opinion that the 6.4 would be that much higher yet.

No, this is just marketing at play. There is huge demand for the 5.7 so they bump up the price. The old classic was the cheapest truck around, even with the 5.7. The increase in cost is not because it costs so much to get it in the truck.

Some people like you and I might think it’d be worth the higher cost, but there are plenty who wouldn’t think so. I suspect you’re overestimating the number of buyers who would pay the premium for a 1500 with the 6.4. I disagree that it would be the sure thing you think it would be.

That's ok, you go ahead and disagree mike.

Hell, plenty of people are happy with the Pentastar option. Not everyone is wanting to race their half ton truck from stop light to stop light.

It's not about racing, those buyers will pick the HO.

The other aspect which hasn’t even been mentioned (at least not that I’ve seen) is the payload would be decreased because of the heavier 6.4 engine. Payload in higher trim levels is already pretty low. Our 2020 Limited has a payload rating of just over 1000 lbs. Which severely limits how much we can tow with it.

My very well, level 2 equipped bighorn, has 1750 pounds with the 5.7. Online sources say the two engines are about 50 pounds apart in weight. That's ok, I'll just eat less at mcdonalds.