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I read the article. The author's criticism seems based on a V-8 bias, and inherent and extreme cynicism. It's irrational based on the fact the engine hasn't been tested in the market yet, much less even available at this moment in time. Maybe in the end he'll be right on a few points, but he's betting his credibility on pure emotion.a nice little read. he is not a fan of the new engine either.
maybe so. but if these little 3.0 engines can replace the v8s why did ford build a 7.3 instead of just using there ecoboost. i maybe wrong but i think big v8s are better. now i dont care about who fastest. but which one will pull my 10,000 load better and my thruck at 7,000 pounds. i do not think the 6 can do it better than my big 6.4. after all where not talking diesel power.I read the article. The author's criticism seems based on a V-8 bias, and inherent and extreme cynicism. It's irrational based on the fact the engine hasn't been tested in the market yet, much less even available at this moment in time. Maybe in the end he'll be right on a few points, but he's betting his credibility on pure emotion.
This article reminds me of the well-known automobile writer who trashed the new Chrysler 200 when it came out and was later found he had never even seen one, much less touch one!
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Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 067130 miles.
Well,I have a bad experience with turbo engine, so I never gonna buy one again.no way you have ever driven a decent turbo vehicle to feel that way. Boost is insane and makes everything better trust me.
My comment was not intended to dispute the need for V8 power plants in the future, or for that matter replace any current V8 Ram is now offering. In the article posted earlier it appears a Stallantis representative stated that the Hemi "wasn't going to go away anytime soon," so it appears there's still room for a V8 for some applications.maybe so. but if these little 3.0 engines can replace the v8s why did ford build a 7.3 instead of just using there ecoboost. i maybe wrong but i think big v8s are better. now i dont care about who fastest. but which one will pull my 10,000 load better and my thruck at 7,000 pounds. i do not think the 6 can do it better than my big 6.4. after all where not talking diesel power.
Pentastar is actually a really good motor
I read the article. The author's criticism seems based on a V-8 bias, and inherent and extreme cynicism.
Well.. Toyota.. the byword for reliability seems to be having issues with their new power plant in the new Tundra. That is not to say that these issues cannot be resolved. But knowing Toyota, they will find a way to blame the customer rather than admit a mistake.
What I'm getting at is if Toyota, reputed as the most reliable vehicles in the world, cannot manage to get a twin turbo 6 cylinder engine to work properly and reliably for its truck, a group of vehicles that has a much sketchy rep with reliability will not get much love over their newer, more complicated engine setup.
Ford lost some customers to the Toyota Tundra over their inital EcoBoost engine. This video comes to mind.
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My hope is Ram will not give up selling the V8 like Toyota did.
maybe so. but if these little 3.0 engines can replace the v8s why did ford build a 7.3 instead of just using there ecoboost. i maybe wrong but i think big v8s are better. now i dont care about who fastest. but which one will pull my 10,000 load better and my thruck at 7,000 pounds. i do not think the 6 can do it better than my big 6.4. after all where not talking diesel power.
Toyotas reputation is based on running old/proven tech as long as possible,
No all they said was the hemi is being discontinued. now in one article they back peddle and say its staying. so who knows what there are really planing.I haven't read anywhere about these new engines being used in the 2500s. A major reason for these engines is reduced emissions and increased Mpg, neither of which are an issue in the 3/4 or 1 ton class.
Supposedly the 6.4 truck is designed to do 12 minutes at full throttle on 87 octane,so i can't see this new engine going in a HD anytime soon,but i'm like you never say never,lolCommercial buyers, a good percentage of HD sales, will not buy something that requires premium fuel, and I'd be a bit surprised if these twin turbo engines could pass the higher duty-cycle testing required for HD trucks. I'll never say never, but...
That is certainly true. Frankly, the current day Toyota isn't as what it was. IMO Toyota is just banking the rep it earned in the past so they can sell us crap in the future. Current Toyotas are not as reliable as most believe and Toyota knows it. They just don't care. They know people will come and buy it because it is a Toyota; believing that they will never face issues like they would with another brand.Toyotas reputation is based on running old/proven tech as long as possible, not because they do everything right all the time and are exceptional engineers.
GM's 2.7 turbo is doing quite well, no major issues that I'm aware, Toyota has more wrong with their new truck than gm did with their turbo.
So it really depends on the implementation.
No all they said was the hemi is being discontinued. now in one article they back peddle and say its staying. so who knows what there are really planing.
Check out the x 22 report .com and you will see what is actually going on behind the scenes.Not many people have any idea,what is going on,but the worst is not there yet,a big change is coming,the biggest since II WW.
I haven't read anywhere about these new engines being used in the 2500s. A major reason for these engines is reduced emissions and increased Mpg, neither of which are an issue in the 3/4 or 1 ton class.