They actually have a 426 crate engine out now, and it puts out less power than the 392 (510 hp/510 torque est.). Here's the specs on the 426 from moparperformance.com

Mopar 426 Hemi® crate engine — 465 Horsepower, 486 ft.-lbs. torque Originally introduced in 1964 as a racing engine, the legendary 426 Hemi first appeared in 1966 street B-body Dodges and Plymouths, such as Dodge Charger, Dodge Coronet 500, and Plymouth Belvedere. Vehicles with numbers-matching, original Hemi engines are a rare find today; if you find one, they can be expensive. Now’s your chance to put a brand-new 426 Hemi in your classic vehicle and grab the advantage of the latest in production technology and Hemi power. This Hemi crate engine puts 465 horsepower and 486 ft.-lbs. of torque under your right foot. For maximum performance, Mopar Performance recommends the use of a 750 cfm Holley carburetor and 2.00" header primaries. Stick a Mopar 426 Hemi® crate engine in your classic car and get ready to feel the power.
EQUIPMENT & SPECIFICATIONS

Componets
All-new

Block
Heavy-Duty cast iron with
cross-bolted mains

Cylinder Heads
Cast iron

Valve Covers
Chrome

Breathers
Included

Intake Valves
Stainless steel 2.25”

Exhaust Valves
Stainless stell 1.94” Valve Springs
Heavy-duty single springs
with dampers

Camshaft
Hydraulic flat tappet design -
278º advertised duration;
495”/480” lift

Pistons
Forged 9:1 compression ration
pistons (4.250 bore)

Intake Manifold
Aluminum dual-plane M1® 4-bbl

Cramkshaft
Forged steel (3.70” stroke) Premium Double Roller
Timing Chain & Sprockets
Included

Front Timing Chain Cover
Included

Oil Pan
6-quarts rear sump oil pan
(1970-71 B and E Body style)
Spark Plug Wires
Included

Distrubutor
High-performance electronic

Extras
Heavy-duty engine shipping crate

Part Number
P5249667AB*

 

With gas here at $2.92, right about now I'd settle for the old 225 slant six.

 

why, the the viper motor will smoke a 426 hemi, 2 extra cylinders and 45 years wre all that was needed to conquor simplicity.

 

yeah but the viper motor still isnt the same........

 

If you want a 426 that bad then fork over about $12,000[X(]
[blockquote]
The HEMI Shop offers complete 5.7 and 6.1 engines from mild to WILD! We use the same top quality parts from our stroker kits and our CNC ported heads to make some of the most powerful engines on the market today. ALL of our complete motors are sold WITHOUT a core charge.

5.7 HEMI
Complete stock 5.7 HEMI crate motor - $Call
Complete 370" stroker crate motor - $Call
Complete 392" stroker crate motor - $Call

6.1 HEMI
Complete stock 6.1 HEMI crate motor - $6,495
Complete 392" HEMI crate motor- $10, 995
Complete 426" HEMI crate motor - $11,995 [/blockquote]

 

Maybe I need toclarify a little...

If you used the Viper motor then it would be an SRT-10 (Truck already exist)

Yes I understand a 426 crate motor is available for about $12k and I'd love to have one (Can ya spot me the money to get it? Hehe)

I am just talking about a Production Ram with the 426 Hemi as an option/upgrade.

Don't be hatin'
The 426Hemi has a specialkind of nostalgiafor us older guys.

P.S. I can remember when regular gas was 25 cents a gallon and I could fill up my motorcycle by turning in 5 empty pop bottles for the 5 cent each refund. Oh the good old days.