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silver billet replied to the thread 2026 HEMI or Hurricane?.I agree, the v8 won't be primary anymore, they're already charging more for the hemi than the SO and now that the hurricane is here... -
Makes sense, just that noting the fact the weakest V8 in any truck line is one of the best volume sellers for that brand. Stellantis...
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silver billet replied to the thread 2026 HEMI or Hurricane?.It's the weakest v8 if you want the strongest v8 in a brand. Look at it this way. I want the strongest v8 I can get in a half ton...
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silver billet replied to the thread 2026 HEMI or Hurricane?.As I said, look at the wrangler. How much did it cost to stuff it in there vs uptake/payback, compared to doing the same thing in their...
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silver billet replied to the thread 2026 HEMI or Hurricane?.Nope, it doesn't cost that much to get the 6.4 in these trucks, they stuff this thing in literally everything else including the jeep...
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silver billet replied to the thread 2026 HEMI or Hurricane?.Don't agree. Look at all those GM 6.2 buyers, there is a huge market for powerful v8s. Ram 1500 buyers are "satisfied", doesn't have...
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silver billet replied to the thread 2026 HEMI or Hurricane?.You know what would help their market share even more? Getting the 485 hp 6.4 out in base trims. What in the world is taking them so...
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Let’s face it, it’s all about the bottom line. Stellantis took it in the nose when they dropped the V8 option from the 1500 line. They...
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Photo is without weight distribution connected(took photo just before I connected it), just sitting on ball. Pulled perfect over the...
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silver billet replied to the thread Can/should I?.There is NO mechanical advantage at 65 mph. ZERO. The transmissions are in different gears, so they cancel out the effect of the rear axle.
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silver billet replied to the thread Can/should I?.No you don't. 🤦♂️ 3.92 helps from a dead stop. Other than that, on the freeway 2300 RPMs is 2300 RPMs whether you're sitting in 6th...
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Ditto here with a couple of different things. 5500lb rig, 2200 rpm, 7th gear on the flats, 10.5+ mpg, 3.92 rear. Drives & tows like a...
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silver billet replied to the thread Can/should I?.PEBCAK? I haul that weight all the time, 3 seasons, and it sits in 6th at 2300 RPMs and cruises for hours. It will drop into 7th if I...
