new truck Hemi or not to hemi
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From: Olathe, KS
RE: new truck Hemi or not to hemi
I have a QC 4.7, but all I really use it for is work. And I get 16 mpg. I have heard most hemi's getting 10 to 9. I'm not using it as a race truck or to show off really, just to haul lighter loads. Now if I was going to be hauling a hell of alot of equipment then I would have gone with the Hemi. But I just use it for lawn equipment. Don't know if that helped at all.
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RE: new truck Hemi or not to hemi
ORIGINAL: oefootball_70
I have a QC 4.7, but all I really use it for is work. And I get 16 mpg. I have heard most hemi's getting 10 to 9. I'm not using it as a race truck or to show off really, just to haul lighter loads. Now if I was going to be hauling a hell of alot of equipment then I would have gone with the Hemi. But I just use it for lawn equipment. Don't know if that helped at all.
I have a QC 4.7, but all I really use it for is work. And I get 16 mpg. I have heard most hemi's getting 10 to 9. I'm not using it as a race truck or to show off really, just to haul lighter loads. Now if I was going to be hauling a hell of alot of equipment then I would have gone with the Hemi. But I just use it for lawn equipment. Don't know if that helped at all.
Peaceful Browser
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From: Miramar, Florida
RE: new truck Hemi or not to hemi
ORIGINAL: livetokite
my hemi gets 14-15 mpg.
ORIGINAL: oefootball_70
I have a QC 4.7, but all I really use it for is work. And I get 16 mpg. I have heard most hemi's getting 10 to 9. I'm not using it as a race truck or to show off really, just to haul lighter loads. Now if I was going to be hauling a hell of alot of equipment then I would have gone with the Hemi. But I just use it for lawn equipment. Don't know if that helped at all.
I have a QC 4.7, but all I really use it for is work. And I get 16 mpg. I have heard most hemi's getting 10 to 9. I'm not using it as a race truck or to show off really, just to haul lighter loads. Now if I was going to be hauling a hell of alot of equipment then I would have gone with the Hemi. But I just use it for lawn equipment. Don't know if that helped at all.
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From: ct.
RE: new truck Hemi or not to hemi
i own a 4.7 that is a hemi killer but its an 05 dak with major motor mods. i would say take the hemi and shove it. if you want power go diesel. that was my mistake going from a fullsize to the dak. and most deisel put a hurtin on me at the track.
DC Insider
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From: cedar falls, ia
RE: new truck Hemi or not to hemi
dude....dont even think about it, just go get the hemi.......i have owned 2 rams one with the 4.7 and my current one with the hemi and there is no hesitation at which one i would pick first....the hemi is a no-brainer
