Dmace
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This from the guy who thought the Ford 5.4 was a perfectly capable truck engine. :laughing:Diamondpilot said:You are right. The Hemi is a great engine but not really the best match for truck duties. I had a 2500 4x4 and was not impressed. They still use it today.
Obviously, you've changed that opinion with Ford's 6.2l now available.
Speaking of the huge 6.2l, wierd that even with that size they limit it to 385 hp / 405 lb.ft. (max torque at 4,500 rpms)
Where as that old technology HEMI 5.7l that you weren't impressed with makes 383hp / 400 lb ft. (max torque at 4,000 rpms)
Also, if I remember correctly you had the older 345/375 HEMI and not the newer "Eagle" HEMI making 383/400.
And even with taller gearing (4.10 vs. Ford's 4.30), PickupTrucks.com was
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2010/08/2010-hd-16-percent-hill-climb-test-.htmlvery impressed by the Hemi’s overall performance at Milan Dragway and on the 7-percent and 16-percent climbs.
The RAM was not far off the pace with a much smaller engine, taller rear axle ratio AND the old 5 speed transmission. Obviosuly, your the only one "not impressed"...