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It has, hasn't it? And all because he wants to pretend there are no advantages to the hemi over the hurricane. Who would have thought a thread celebrating the return of the hemi would bring in such intense arguments from hurricane guys. But I'll take the hint and move on. He is now chilling...

In the end, some truck buyers want a NA v8 engine because they have them on the shelf already, right now, and it has a better duty cycle (among other equally attractive features). Better duty cycle is not an opinion, its a fact backed up by the engineers themselves and decades of knowledge...

You assumed. If I said 6.4 in a thread that previously mentioned both the BGE and SRT, then if it isn't clear to you which one is being mentioned then you need to clarify before picking one option and arguing against it. And now you're just stubbornly arguing this inane point for no reason. You...

I said 6.4. You assumed BGE. This thread has mentioned both of them several times. Now that it has been made very clear to you which engine I am referring to, maybe you can move on and stop arguing completely inane points.

I've also made the decision to upgrade my shocks to more heavy duty shocks, yet my truck isn't "heavy duty". Imagine that :rolleyes: As for the cummins, they don't build the 5.9 anymore even the 2500. Please keep up. And I'd never purchase the 6.7 because A) it's probably 12k+ CAD over and...

A Google Gemini summary: Modern heavy-duty truck gas engines (like those in 2500, 3500, F250, and F350 models) predominantly use cast iron blocks instead of aluminum for several key reasons, primarily related to the demands of heavy-duty applications: Strength and Durability: Cast iron is...

Why don't you actually research this instead of spilling nonsense on the forums? For example, TFL interviewed the 7.3 engineers and asked them pretty much point blank why they didn't use the ecoboost; the answer, as I've been saying, "duty cycle" and "mpg". All the heavy duty engines use iron...

No, you assumed we were talking about the BGE. Your mistake.

The 6.4 BGE makes 410 hp before 2025. They dropped it 5 hp for 2025. The 5.7 numbers are fine where they are. It is 100% competitive with the other 3 v8s in the segment. They just need to add the 6.4 SRT (at 485 hp) for those like me who would like a decent bump in power, while maintaining all...

No. They use iron because of duty cycle and how it handles heat. You bet with your money as you see fit.

Exactly, it's the SRT, the engine we've been asking for. Nice to see you finally catch up to the rest of us.

You're not understanding a simple concept: the 5.7 has the duty cycle to be in a 2500. That's the attraction of the NA hemi. The hurricane does not have the duty cycle to do heavy duty. It doesn't matter that the 1500 isn't a HD truck, many of use work the crap out of them, also by running...

Incorrect again. The 6.4 SRT has 485 hp and 475 lb/ft of torque.

Your claim was that hemi guys "poo pooing" the hurricane are asking for more power. I told you "yes", but not just "more power", specifically NA v8 power. I'm not asking for the super charged hemi that puts out 700+ hp, because I'm not after max HP. I'm after a bump in NA, v8 power.

Next you'll tell me grass is green. Surprise. No. The 5.7 was offered along side the 6.4 Couldn't tell you, I don't know anything about that engine. The 6.2 that comes stock in GM trucks is an aluminum block. The current recall has nothing to do with the engine design, they have a...

The hemi's age combined with the ZF 8 speed was an attraction for me. A extremely mature engine/drivetrain, with all the pros and cons well documented and sorted, lots of aftermarket support, every mechanic and their uncle has experience with them (so getting stuck in BFN towing my trailer I'm...

Note: the 6.4 NA, not the 6.2 super charged variants that are making well north of whatever measly numbers the HO is making. It's almost like there is a reason and consistently to our logic? 🤷‍♂️

It's repeated because it's true. All the heavy duty gas engines are iron block, including GMs. And yes, the 5.7 hemi is the only gas engine in the half ton segment that was used and abused for years in the heavy duty segment. Your comment about the 6.2 is extremely disingenuous, but you knew...

Honestly, you read that statement from him and you know he's just looking to justify his own purchase. My truck is literally a rocket compared to everything I've owned in the past, which were 150hp (GM 3100), 200 hp (GM 3800), and about 300 hp (Pentastar in a GC). Merging on a freeway? Don't...

The hurricanes don't have the duty cycle of an iron block NA v8. This is why last year they kept the 6.4 in the 2500 with "only" 410 hp, and why they didn't put the HO or even the SO in the 2500. Some of you only see one thing: 0-60. That's fine, that's your preference, but a lot of guys know...