Hemi to be replaced by inline six?
This was announced a while back, but Stellantis has finally released details on the new twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline six that might replace the Hemi in the Ram 1500 and other Stellantis vehicles. Prett...
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FishOnOne wrote:theoldwizard1 wrote:BenK wrote:
In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's
I6 will always have more low end torque.
Why?
For 1 thing, a V design will have gravity causing more friction on 1 side of piston. Most inline engines mount to wear piston runs vertically
But I think many times it has a lot to do with what the engineers expect engine to be used for. Back when I6 or V8 was the option, we expected the buyer of the lower cost I6 would be more interested in a engine that got the job done but not as fast. "Horsepower sells the truck, but torque moves the load"
