Titan beats my hemi
Record Breaker
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
its a good thread though, some of these guys think they can beat any gasser truck because they have a "345 hp" hemi. lol
but in reality, our trucks put about the same amount of power to wheels as some of these other trucks, BUT ours are heavier!
I test drove a titan before i bought my ram and they are a really nice truck, the engine and tranny are matched PERFECTLY, it was never confused and i never had to stomp on it to get it to shift into a lower gear... but the guy selling it was a scab so i didnt buy it.
My brother has been itching for a race with his 5.3 gmc regular cab long box... I know his truck is a lot lighter, and i'm scared... i will be pretty embarrased if i lose. i would love a new tq converter and gears but i need to stop spending money on my truck. lol
but in reality, our trucks put about the same amount of power to wheels as some of these other trucks, BUT ours are heavier!
I test drove a titan before i bought my ram and they are a really nice truck, the engine and tranny are matched PERFECTLY, it was never confused and i never had to stomp on it to get it to shift into a lower gear... but the guy selling it was a scab so i didnt buy it.
My brother has been itching for a race with his 5.3 gmc regular cab long box... I know his truck is a lot lighter, and i'm scared... i will be pretty embarrased if i lose. i would love a new tq converter and gears but i need to stop spending money on my truck. lol
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Collinsville, Oklahoma
its a good thread though, some of these guys think they can beat any gasser truck because they have a "345 hp" hemi. lol
but in reality, our trucks put about the same amount of power to wheels as some of these other trucks, BUT ours are heavier!
I test drove a titan before i bought my ram and they are a really nice truck, the engine and tranny are matched PERFECTLY, it was never confused and i never had to stomp on it to get it to shift into a lower gear... but the guy selling it was a scab so i didnt buy it.
My brother has been itching for a race with his 5.3 gmc regular cab long box... I know his truck is a lot lighter, and i'm scared... i will be pretty embarrased if i lose. i would love a new tq converter and gears but i need to stop spending money on my truck. lol
but in reality, our trucks put about the same amount of power to wheels as some of these other trucks, BUT ours are heavier!
I test drove a titan before i bought my ram and they are a really nice truck, the engine and tranny are matched PERFECTLY, it was never confused and i never had to stomp on it to get it to shift into a lower gear... but the guy selling it was a scab so i didnt buy it.
My brother has been itching for a race with his 5.3 gmc regular cab long box... I know his truck is a lot lighter, and i'm scared... i will be pretty embarrased if i lose. i would love a new tq converter and gears but i need to stop spending money on my truck. lol
the hell you say. is that even allowed on here?
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Central NY
I think it's time for someone who wants to reduce their drivetrain losses to swap in a G238 6 speed from a 3.7/4.7 Ram or Dakota! The Jeep "Lower 40" concept (at SEMA this year, but has been around for a while) has a AEV conversion including a Hemi and G238, according to the press release.
The ratio spacing is excellent, IMO, and would make a quick truck. I'm sure my drivetrain losses are very low, and my 210 HP V6 puts as much horsepower to the ground as a pre-08 4.7 with an automatic. It's a stout transmission. Getrag doesn't call it the "238" on it's website. They list a "6MTI520", which looks like the 238, and most importantly, has the same ratio spread and same synchro cone configuration. It's rated to 383 Lb-Ft input - I'm sure it would hold up just fine behind a stock or even mildly tuned Hemi.
The ratio spacing is excellent, IMO, and would make a quick truck. I'm sure my drivetrain losses are very low, and my 210 HP V6 puts as much horsepower to the ground as a pre-08 4.7 with an automatic. It's a stout transmission. Getrag doesn't call it the "238" on it's website. They list a "6MTI520", which looks like the 238, and most importantly, has the same ratio spread and same synchro cone configuration. It's rated to 383 Lb-Ft input - I'm sure it would hold up just fine behind a stock or even mildly tuned Hemi.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Kekaha, HI
Get a new Torque Converter, Gears and an E-Fan. That will free up some power and get you moving quicker. The converter frees up between 6-8% of the loss, the E-fan frees up some (not sure on percentage there) and the gears get you flying. It be a lot cheaper than attempting a trans swap and tuning for it.