The Hemi is back!?!

[Willwork4truck]

Supposedly Dodge is bringing back hemis for MY26.

Under the outgoing administration that wouldnt have happened but with a change at the top of both Stellantis and the US, things could differ a lot.

His later vid didn't say RAM but with the new RAM boss, that could change too.

If Ford and GM can keep a V8, surely a RAM engineer could figure out how to. You have to reduce the EPA’s power to dictate CAFE and emissions standards though.

 

[DEG]

If Ford and GM can keep a V8, surely a RAM engineer could figure out how to. You have to reduce the EPA’s power to dictate CAFE and emissions standards though.

There is really nothing for them to "figure out". They just need to develop a marketing campaign to deprogram those they duped into believing the number of cylinders in an engine is what is most important. My 2019 Impala with a 3.6 liter V6 would blow away my 1970 Barracuda with a 6.3 liter (383) V8. The strongest pulling, longest lasting and most expensive pickup engine today is a straight 6.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Supposedly Dodge is bringing back hemis for MY26.

Under the outgoing administration that wouldnt have happened but with a change at the top of both Stellantis and the US, things could differ a lot.

His later vid didn't say RAM but with the new RAM boss, that could change too.

If Ford and GM can keep a V8, surely a RAM engineer could figure out how to. You have to reduce the EPA’s power to dictate CAFE and emissions standards though.

If you read the press release, it's only in the Durango for right now.

 

[SD Rebel]

It would take a few years to develop a new V8, unless they can just keep making the current Hemi in the meantime while they develop a new one that will pass compliance like GM is doing.

If they EPA lets off the brakes, maybe they can. This issue is CARB and the 12 states that make it up. They make up 50% of new vehicle sales and 60% of profit, the manufacturers always build to their specifications and already stated they would regardless of who wins the election, so even if the EPA changes their mind, it may not matter.

Trump said he would end CARBs exception, but he failed the last time he tried, it could take years to make that happen and he only has 4 left. Good chance we start from zero again after the next two election cycles.

 

[BowDown]

I dont see spending al the money spent on developing the hurricane just to not use it. The HEMI needs a major update, even with relaxed EPA regulations, its not as efficent as the 5.3 or the 6.2. The HEMI needs the heads reworked or it needs to only be the 6.4, the 5.7 is too lazy with the currrent heads, they flow far more CFM than the engine needs. Add DI along with port injection would help a lot.

 

[Dewey]

I say bring back the V10 Viper engine and put in the RAM’s.

 

[SD Rebel]

I dont see spending al the money spent on developing the hurricane just to not use it. The HEMI needs a major update, even with relaxed EPA regulations, its not as efficent as the 5.3 or the 6.2. The HEMI needs the heads reworked or it needs to only be the 6.4, the 5.7 is too lazy with the currrent heads, they flow far more CFM than the engine needs. Add DI along with port injection would help a lot.

The Hurricane should be the mainstream motor, both the Hurricane SO & HO placed above the 5.7L Hemi, somewhat similar to what Ford does with the Coyote, though that motor sits between the 3.5L & 2.7L Ecoboost.

Both GM and Ford have a mix of motor combinations in their 1500s, RAM should has well. The current 5.7L absolutely needs more work, but can offer now in limited quantiles and trim for those that want it. For the future, did what GM has done and spend money making V8s future complaint.

Stellantis already went back on their word and will continue to make Hemi Durangos, I can see that spread to the RAM. Offer the HO as the only option on the top trims, the SO in all trims, maybe the 5.7L in the Rebel / Laramie as an option.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Stellantis already went back on their word and will continue to make Hemi Durangos, I can see that spread to the RAM. Offer the HO as the only option on the top trims, the SO in all trims, maybe the 5.7L in the Rebel / Laramie as an option.

Try need to make the HO available in some lower trims even if it's just in special edition packages. I'd gladly pay $10k more for the HO in a "scat pack" style RAM with less options, cloth seats, both 2wd and 4wd option. Make it a street truck with lowered performance suspension.

 

[SD Rebel]

Try need to make the HO available in some lower trims even if it's just in special edition packages. I'd gladly pay $10k more for the HO in a "scat pack" style RAM with less options, cloth seats, both 2wd and 4wd option. Make it a street truck with lowered performance suspension.

That's a good idea. I think they want to keep it in the Tungsten and RHO, but a special or limited lower trim would help a lot with floor traffic. A performance street trim is something we haven't seen in a while, put a bee on it.

 

[UnloosedChewtoy]

It would take a few years to develop a new V8, unless they can just keep making the current Hemi in the meantime while they develop a new one that will pass compliance like GM is doing.

They were developing a new V8, a smaller displacement twin-turbo V8 reportedly. That project was killed by the now ex-CEO. With Timmy back and the old CEO gone, I bet that project comes back off the shelf. Not sure if it will just be a "halo" engine for a new TRX or if they will use variants of it for lower trims.

 

[Cbty2050]

I dont see spending al the money spent on developing the hurricane just to not use it. The HEMI needs a major update, even with relaxed EPA regulations, its not as efficent as the 5.3 or the 6.2. The HEMI needs the heads reworked or it needs to only be the 6.4, the 5.7 is too lazy with the currrent heads, they flow far more CFM than the engine needs. Add DI along with port injection would help a lot.

If what we were told in training a couple years ago, they were working on a direct injected hemi replacement. Not sure how far along they got with that.

 

[BowDown]

Try need to make the HO available in some lower trims even if it's just in special edition packages. I'd gladly pay $10k more for the HO in a "scat pack" style RAM with less options, cloth seats, both 2wd and 4wd option. Make it a street truck with lowered performance suspension.

Well if we're wishing, idove an HO in a Limited and Tungsten without 4x4, ramboxes and 3.92, maybe even make the HEMI a base engine option in those trucks but I also understand why those trucks are somewhat preconfigured so that's not gonna happen

 

[BowDown]

If what we were told in training a couple years ago, they were working on a direct injected hemi replacement. Not sure how far along they got with that.

DI would wake up the 5.7 and bring it more on par with the 6.2

 

[HSKR R/T]

If what we were told in training a couple years ago, they were working on a direct injected hemi replacement. Not sure how far along they got with that.

I know they were also working on a propane Hemi to replace the Hellcat.

 

[Willwork4truck]

If you read the press release, it's only in the Durango for right no

I dont see spending al the money spent on developing the hurricane just to not use it. The HEMI needs a major update, even with relaxed EPA regulations, its not as efficent as the 5.3 or the 6.2. The HEMI needs the heads reworked or it needs to only be the 6.4, the 5.7 is too lazy with the currrent heads, they flow far more CFM than the engine needs. Add DI along with port injection would help a lot.

Ford developed the ecoboost and kept the 5.0. RAM should be able to do the same. GM has the 4 cylinder turbo as well as their V8’s.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Ford developed the ecoboost and kept the 5.0. RAM should be able to do the same. GM has the 4 cylinder turbo as well as their V8’s.

Could they, sure, but they didn't. Instead we got a better twin turbo I-6 engine. Only people sharing in it are guys who just want V8 sound

 

[Willwork4truck]

As long as we have an ice engine to use, I’ll accept either one. Having had the 2.7 Ford TT, I do know their value.

 

[SD Rebel]

Agreed, I loved my 2.7L Ecoboost, but sounded like an Accord, got bored of it after 3 years, still have my Rebel after most 6 years.

For a regular 1500, I rather have a V8. But for say a RHO or Raptor, I can live with a six banger because they are so much more than a regular 1500 going for them.

If they make a plug-in hybrid Rebel with a Hurricane, I would jump at that as well.

 

[Biga]

Seems they would need to retool the plant back to make a V8 since the plant that made the 5.7 Hemi's is now

I dont see spending al the money spent on developing the hurricane just to not use it. The HEMI needs a major update, even with relaxed EPA regulations, its not as efficent as the 5.3 or the 6.2. The HEMI needs the heads reworked or it needs to only be the 6.4, the 5.7 is too lazy with the currrent heads, they flow far more CFM than the engine needs. Add DI along with port injection would help a lot.

Plus didn't they end production of the 5.7 Hemi to start making the hurricane at the same plant in Mexico? Seems they would need another plant or another line to make V8 engines.

 

[SD Rebel]

From what I understand, the plant that produced the 5.7L is no longer making anymore, they are all Hurricane lines.

However, they did stockpile enough to keep producing Durango V8s until 2025, HD trucks and warranty replacement units.