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OK, and they/you repeatedly challenge with questions or claims that the Hurricane is less complicated over the Hemi, and I repeatedly answer. As I posted in the past, I believe now that the Hurricane is better than the current competitors offerings with their V6's. And BowDown, your...

The only thing simpler than the Hemi vrs the hurricane are the short blocks. When you add the 2 turbos, 2 cooling systems, DOHC, combustion sensors within the combustion chamber and the electronics controlling all the sensors, you’re telling me the Hemi is more complicated? The MDS on the Hemi...

On a personal note, I'm just glad I'm old enough, that the possibility of me never needing another truck is a possibility. IF I do need another truck it will be a 2500 with a CTD, if they even exist in five years. The auto industry let the Fox in the hen house in the 80's with CAFE standards...

$15K average price for an older model 4 Cyl, 2012-2014, any make (Toyota has the best price over all on average) and your going to waist your money to rebuild that 4 Cyl. :rolleyes: Lets not forget all the other mechanical issues that can fail because of age. Its OK, I've found you need a thick...

That seems to be the beauty of the inline configuration when overhead cams are involved, unlike the V6's that have DOHC. That is what makes the Hurricane better than the competition. I've torn down many engines, but that was in the 70's. The newer generation of engines are more complicated...

Again complicated engine, two cams instead of one. :ROFLMAO:

OK :rolleyes: , believe what you want, I've been clear on my position on 1500's.

silver billet, I hear you, but I'm not going to chance it, I have to show proof of receipt of oil and filter purchase for DIY maintenance.

I'll address the second part first, its complicated in alot of ways, you can bury your head in the sand if you want, but the new way it communicates and the engine sensors and twin turbos and overhead cam. I know you think that the technology has been around for a long time, it doesn't change...

I'm with you, however I have lifetime power train warranty and using a heavier viscosity oil might give them reason to deny claim.

Now I get to laugh, I don't hate my truck, I knew towing with a 1500 would be a challenge for it, and having to know where every gas station is, would be necessary. Owners who tow at GCWR on a regular basis really should get a 2500. I don't think a couple of tows a year at GCWR is considered to...

Just because they say you can tow 11K, doesn't mean the truck won't struggle, I feel every bit of the 5K lb Pontoon on my truck, but I came from 2 each 2500's and 2ea 3500's before my 1500. My first 2500 was the 360 Magnum gasser, and though it towed well, but it ran high RPM's on 6% grades...

I'd love to see that data, 7K lbs towing with any 1/2 ton will be a challenge. Had you thought of a 2500 6.4 Hemi, seems that weight would be better served, even better a Power Wagon for where you play with your toys.

Gee :rolleyes:, the wheel was invented by "God who knows" but we all use them now. OK, so the auto industry has had the technology, as far as I'm concerned Ford thought to advertise it first as a new gadget to help sell their trucks and to standout from the rest. My 2019 3500 CTD HO SRW was a...

I can’t speak for the Jeep line, but it wasn’t offered on Ram until the competition offered one. FWIW, I’m new to the 1/2 Ton segment, the last 1/2 Ton was a 71 Dodge A100, until I bought a used 2020 1500 last year. So forgive me if I’m wrong, but I believe Ford Trucks were the first with one.

I believe they are an afterthought, because the competition started doing those first and Ram quickly designed them.

Well it didn't help the Ecoboost apparently at 18.5 MPG vrs my 20 MPG W/O a hybrid system, in the same 300 mile stretch.

BTW, that 2024 F150 MSRP was $81K o_O

I'll change the subject, I just drove a 2024 Ford 150 4X4 Ford Platinum 300 miles with the 3.5 Ecoboost Hybrid. Even though I haven't drove the new Ram 1500 SST, the posts here makes it clear about the Ram's behavior. It only got 18.5 MPG, and thats a Hybrid, in bumber to bumper or in slow...

With the overhead cams, its going to be timing chain rails and chain wear. IMHO, lifter damage is due to racing engines RPM's then suddenly letting off the throttle. Full throttle then stops is bad for any engine regardless of make, type or construction. Passing another vehicle when "getting on...