Ram survey on future engine choices

[c3k]

Dual turbo v6? Well, the Alfa Giulia has one. I wonder how related the two engines are/will be?

(I'm seeing word that the GME-T6 may be an inline design. Obviously, not much mechanically in common with a v6, in that case.)

 

[piening2150]

Dual turbo v6? Well, the Alfa Giulia has one. I wonder how related the two engines are/will be?

(I'm seeing word that the GME-T6 may be an inline design. Obviously, not much mechanically in common with a v6, in that case.)

Yeah, the Alfa TT V6 is basically a Ferrari TT V8 with 2 cylinders cut off. No way that would go in anything but a specialty vehicle, and definitely not in a truck.

The GME T6 should be a 6 cylinder derivative of the inline 4 cylinder GME T4. I'd assume it'll be single turbo, maybe with a little electric help. I guess maybe we'll see in the fall.

 

[Rebelguy2020]

Yah, the Jeep Cherokee turbo is rough. The jerkiness and lag pretty much ruined the fun of the turbo. Of course I only used 87 in it which probably did it no good. Which that is another problem, any direct turbo will probably recommend 91+ octane...I will pass on paying that much for fuel in a truck.

Maybe you had something wrong with you 2L turbo Jeep Cherokee, I have no issues with my turbo Trailhawk, the main thing that I do not like is the sound of it compared to my 2 previous 3.2L V6 Trailhawks.
As for the 91 octane, I drove from northern Ontario Canada to Florida on 87 octane and drove all the way back on 91 octane, no difference in engine performance or fuel economy, the main difference was it had cost $80 more for the 91 octane for the trip back home.

 

[IvoryHemi]

But the real breaking news is the addition of the all-new GME-T6 (Global Medium Engine – Turbocharged 6-Cylinder) engine. The all-new inline-six-cylinder engine is the future of rear-wheel-drive (RWD) based powertrains for Ram and Jeep vehicles. The GME-T6 H.O. (High-Output) engine will deliver somewhere around 525 horsepower according to our sources. It will mark the first time that this all-new engine is used in any Stellantis application and will be available later this year, a few months after the initial launch of the Grand Wagoneer.

Of course, in a hurry and can not find the article that lists this fall.

But you get the idea.

That article is almost 3 years old. There hasn’t been much info since then

 

[TravisJ]

Maybe you had something wrong with you 2L turbo Jeep Cherokee, I have no issues with my turbo Trailhawk, the main thing that I do not like is the sound of it compared to my 2 previous 3.2L V6 Trailhawks.
As for the 91 octane, I drove from northern Ontario Canada to Florida on 87 octane and drove all the way back on 91 octane, no difference in engine performance or fuel economy, the main difference was it had cost $80 more for the 91 octane for the trip back home.

Engine performance is reduced if you don’t use 91. Someone tested it and the torque takes a hit, can’t remember if horsepower took a hit too. I think the torque was better than what one gets out of the 3.2 still...but you aren’t getting max performance on 87.

The 2.0 has quite a bit of turbo lag. It has been tested side by side the 3.2 Cherokee and it isn’t actually any faster because of the lag.

I loved it for the gas mileage, pretty much got the advertised highway mileage around 30 in the summer. However, I wasn’t gambling on that 2.0 engine long term...especially since I ran 87 instead of 91.

 

[djjr50]

Seems like they are hinting that a Turbocharged six-cylinder with 420 hp/ 460 lb-ft is the replacement for 5.7 Hemi and trying to gather info on how many buyers they would lose/not lose by dropping the V8

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While I might miss the lovely sound of the V8, the fully battery electric option interests me most. Reduced maintenance costs, potentially reduced fuel costs (and starting with a 'full tank' each morning), and more flexible architecture could lead to some pretty cool products.

 

[devildodge]

That article is almost 3 years old. There hasn’t been much info since then

Right it is. It was just wrote before the launch. I will search later for the newer one that was just released.

 

[c3k]

Yeah, the Alfa TT V6 is basically a Ferrari TT V8 with 2 cylinders cut off. No way that would go in anything but a specialty vehicle, and definitely not in a truck.

The GME T6 should be a 6 cylinder derivative of the inline 4 cylinder GME T4. I'd assume it'll be single turbo, maybe with a little electric help. I guess maybe we'll see in the fall.

A few links up led to this: https://moparinsiders.com/fca-files-patent-related-to-upcoming-turbo-inline-6/

That diagram (patent?) shows two turbos. And an inline 6. (For whatever that diagram is worth.)

 

[devildodge]

That article is almost 3 years old. There hasn’t been much info since then

Ah. I see. I quoted a section from a new article...but the links were active to older articles.

Makes sense now

 

[HemiDude]

If and when the time comes to replace my Ram, nothing will do other than a V8. If one isn't available in the 1500 I would step up to a 2500, or switch mfrs. The only vehicle I ever considered purchasing with a straight six was a Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 (that was a great combo), just didn't have the interior space for a growing family.

 

[IvoryHemi]

I agree. By the time they drop the 1500’s V8, I hope they have redesigned the 2500 crew cab by then

 

[Greenscape]

Dual turbo v6? Well, the Alfa Giulia has one. I wonder how related the two engines are/will be?

(I'm seeing word that the GME-T6 may be an inline design. Obviously, not much mechanically in common with a v6, in that case.)

I think they are saying straight 6... BMW style.. Bulletproof !

 

[Richard320]

I am not a fan of turbos. I remember my mother's Dodge Lancer with a 2.2L turbo. Nothing wrong with the car, but the turbo didn't last.

 

[nc_beagle]

I am not a fan of turbos. I remember my mother's Dodge Lancer with a 2.2L turbo. Nothing wrong with the car, but the turbo didn't last.

I had the Chrysler version of that car--Lebaron GTS. I loved that car. Never had turbo issues, but I didn't keep it forever.

 

[djevox]

I havent got a survey. Where was it sent to for everyone? (I.e., email, ram connect account, etc)

 

[JoeCo]

I havent got a survey. Where was it sent to for everyone? (I.e., email, ram connect account, etc)

This was from back in March, I think mine came via email.

 

[djevox]

This was from back in March, I think mine came via email.

Oh lol, I didn’t realize that the original post was from before I bought the truck. Thanks!

 

[JoeCo]

Oh lol, I didn’t realize that the original post was from before I bought the truck. Thanks!

Lol no problem! I made the same mistake at first but thought "they sent out another survey?" before I looked up to the original post.

 

[Greenscape]

I am not a fan of turbos. I remember my mother's Dodge Lancer with a 2.2L turbo. Nothing wrong with the car, but the turbo didn't last.

Evolution happens.. Plenty of Turbo issues mostly resolved in the last 10 years. The list of great turbo charged engines is vast.. BMW straight 6 !

 

[GreatWhite]

My last truck was a f150 with the 3.5l ecoboost.... what a POS! I get better MPG with my hemi. I'll take the V8 all day!

The only 6 cylinder with a turbo that I would consider would be a cummins!