I thought I read somewhere before they actually started producing the 6.1 that they were considering puting it in the HD trucks for a bigger V8 option since everyone else had one. I was going to post this asking about it, but I think I found the answer when researching another topic. Cummins is developing a 5.6L V8 Diesel and also a V6 Diesel for half ton Dodges...
http://www.cumminsdieselspecs.com/v8_cummins.html

 

Ohhhh snap!!! 20/25 MPG with 460LB-FT torque!!! Can you say trade in?!?! Good find, im all excited inside!

 

I can see the HEMI going bye bye

 

I would think Dodge would put the newly developed 6.4 Hemi in the 2500 trucks, and not the 6.1 Hemi. The 6.4 is more of a torque motor than the 6.1, and would be better suited for trucks. I've owned two 6.1 Hemi's now, a 2008 Challenger and a 2010 Grand Cherokee, and that 6.1 is one high strung SOB, especially in the Jeep. I don't think it would be the best motor for a truck. Evan the 5.7 VVT Hemi is better for that purpose.

 

Actually now that you mention the 6.4L...When I read about this, it was back when the Challenger was a concept car and was said to have a 6.4L Hemi. They said that the engine may end up in the trucks as well as a bigger V8 option close to diesel (replacing V10) I just assumed that when the Challenger came out in a 6.1L that they had changed the displacement for whatever reason...

 

Maybe...hopefully it'll stick around in half tons for a (cheaper) SRT-10 replacement hotrod truck and hopefully stick around in the cars as well.

 

Good Call...

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/n...emi/index.html

 

DUSTIN095 start a new post/thread on your body parts.

 

I just thought he was some kind of spammer or whatever. He PMed me the same message verbatim, as well as posted it on my profile wall or whatever. Either up to something or just not at all familiar with the wonderful world of forums on the net.

 

I read the reply incorrectly.