i recently got to drive my boss's 03 ram 1500 laramie 4x4 , yeah, it has a hemi, and i had a smile. right from the start you have a nice exhaust note. and talk about power! i have driven a comparable chevy 1/2 ton z71, NO COMPARASIN ! lemme say dodge pays all their attention to their trucks. it rode exceptionaly well for a 4x4 with offroaders under it! I am in love, but right now im stuck with a 1/4 hemi lol!