i thought dodge had a version of the 5.7 that made 375hp? i think they are planning on using that.

 

when the heck they gonna do that?? i never heard any news about that!...

 

It can probably be tweaked for these numbers relatively easy. But it doesn't solve the problem of losing more power through the driveline than other manufacturers. Like I said, I'd rather see an improvement to the transmission, than 20 more hp @ 5400 rpm's. Let Toyota or GM have more HP in their trucks, but give us a better driveline that puts more of it to the pavement (i.e. like the Titan).

 

The HP war is bound to end when company X uses so much material to get people power that they go bankrupt from minimal profits. Dodge really has no choice though.

 

I'll take the Cummins over a toned down 6.1...[&:]


You should read more than the first post.

 

and if we had a 6.1L in our 3500... dodge would have their own Hummer already

 

About the Toyota I-Force 5.7, it wont be making any more than 345hp, and 375tq, the engineers have quoted about 330hp and around 375tq.

 

toyotas 5.7 will be more powerful then the dodges current 5.7 but however!! dodge is working on a new 5.7 engine output 375 trq 415.

 

Sorry, but this has been a Rumor for 5 Years now.

I work for GMC now, In no way has this altered my opinions. Mopar is still my middle name. The new GM 6.2L all aluminumV8 is making 415+ TQ and almost 400hp with 10.5 to 1 compression ratio. GM makes great SUVs but the Chrysler technology is still better. The 6.1L Hemi engine as an option in 2500 & 3500 Ram HD Trucks exclusively was announced far before a 6.1L was announced for any SRT car. These rumors are most likely still true, Ram will eventually get the 6.1. They most likely wanted to wait until they need it to slow the current yearly advancements in engine dynamics. As long as they increase the oil, and coolant capacities of this truck it will be more than capable of being the most dominant engine in the segment. But if it produces less that 420lbs of torque and or 400-405hp Chrysler should not bother, and they should just advance the 6.1.

 

well i hope they don't de-tune the 6.1 and leave it at 425 hp. You guys need to give it up about it being exclusive to SRT. this is why. if dodge made a 6.2 or 6.3 with the same horsepower, othercompanies will have a 6.1 or less with same hp and say"haha dodge has to get a bigger engine to get that hp." dodge will be wanting to get the most hp per liter so 6.1 with 425 isthe answer. a lot of ignorant ford and gm truck owners(and i do mean IGNORANT) all keep thinking the 5.7 is the strongest v8dodge has then they say "gm or ford has something better/will be coming out withsomething better." dodge needs that 6.1 in their trucks to show them a little bit of "in your faces dumarses!" And i find it funny that ford and gm owners really only buy those trucks because of brand loyalty and because they were the main two"back in the day" when they were in deep competition, not only in the market but between their consumers too. They really don't do any research or even try to find things out. maybe that's why they stickwith ford and gm. THEYARE IGNORANT.