View Poll Results: Does the 2014 Ram HD 6.4L Hemi have enough power?
Yes, it is the most powerful truck in the segment.
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17.65%
No, it should have something closer to the output of the SRT Hemi.
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82.35%
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Question of the Week: Does the 2014 Ram HD 6.4L Hemi have enough power?
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Question of the Week: Does the 2014 Ram HD 6.4L Hemi have enough power?
We have learned that the 2014 Ram HD will offer 410 horsepower and 429lb-ft of torque - but is that enough?
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Click here to read more about the Ram HD 6.4L Hemi on the DF Front Page and tell us what you think via the poll above and the thread below!
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Presumably the peak numbers went at the expense of the area under the torque curve...
When considering a towing vehicle it all depends on value to me. The Cummins diesel is about a $7-8K bump up in cost for the HD, while for the 1500 a $2850 option for the new 3.0L diesel engine over the 5.7L.... and this 6.4L is a $1500 option over the 5.7L. Yet this engine will only get a 6-speed and not the new 8-speed. That right there is a downer point as I'd hope for that 10-15% better mileage from the 8-speed. I'd really want to see the torque curve and compare the 5.7L to this engine. Also besides the EcoDiesel, would have been awesome to see a turbo pentastar V6 somewhere in the lineup for Ram/Dodge.....
They really need to add direct injection already and catch up to the competition in terms of technology and kick up that 410 HP/TQ number up 10-15% to around 450-460 HP/TQ.
When considering a towing vehicle it all depends on value to me. The Cummins diesel is about a $7-8K bump up in cost for the HD, while for the 1500 a $2850 option for the new 3.0L diesel engine over the 5.7L.... and this 6.4L is a $1500 option over the 5.7L. Yet this engine will only get a 6-speed and not the new 8-speed. That right there is a downer point as I'd hope for that 10-15% better mileage from the 8-speed. I'd really want to see the torque curve and compare the 5.7L to this engine. Also besides the EcoDiesel, would have been awesome to see a turbo pentastar V6 somewhere in the lineup for Ram/Dodge.....
They really need to add direct injection already and catch up to the competition in terms of technology and kick up that 410 HP/TQ number up 10-15% to around 450-460 HP/TQ.
Last edited by Robert_Esq; 07-13-2013 at 05:15 PM. Reason: adding analysis of opinion
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A lot depends on where in the RPM range the 6.7 develops it's peak HP/torque and how wide the power band really is. It really should be able to develop more like 435-450 HP/torque though and still have the durability for truck usage. I have the 5.7 and love it but would sacrifice some power to move the peak down in the RPM range which IMO would make the power more useable in a pick up. Another plus IMO would be to offer a manual trans for heavy towing/hauling especially on the hills like we have here in PA and WV.
Last edited by RSDodgelover; 07-10-2013 at 05:11 PM.
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no if you want to have power ...you can not get it from gas ... diesel will out do any gas Eng. and get the millage you need ... so it costs a extra 8 grand over the 1500 bucks ... you make it up with the fuel you will save and will last a lot longer ... but if you are at a drag strip the HEMI will beat the diesel in stock form
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