I agree 100%. If I had a quad cab then I'd have the Hemi. But there's really no need for that much power in a reg. cab. My truck does just fine and satisfies all my needs (even the burnout needs) with just 300ft/lbs of torque.

 

I've got an 02 1500 RCSB 4.7L and I love it. One complaint though. It down shifts a lot. I try to use cruise as much as possible but on some small inclines it will down shift. I'm not sure if it's the tranny or the engine not having quite enough hp or torque to get it over the hill but it would be nice to drive a Hemi and see how it would handle the same situation.

P.S. I get about 16.0 Mpg driving my 4.7 to work and back. On a nice flat stretch of highway and easy 19-20mpg all day long. As long as there's no small hills

 

Ive owned a 03 QC 4.7, a 05 QC 5.7 and now a 06 5.7 in a Mega cab.

Best performance 05 5.7 without a doubt .... I can only imagine that the RC's must seem like a rocket.

 

I cracked up my old pickup truck about 6 months ago and was put in a 06 Ram 4.7 for the 2 weeks my old truck was in the shop. I was already debating about buying one but this sold me. When I got to the lot I opted for the 5.7 and the difference between a 5.7 and the 4.7 are like night and day.

Just my $.02

 

Don't get me wrong I like the HEMIs but I also think that the 4.7 is a great motor. I'm sure it will be around for a while.