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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Me Again wrote: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?
Longer stroke in most cases. Or under square. V engines tend to be square or over square.
Under square = bore less than stroke
Square = Bore and stroke the same
Over square = bore more than stroke
Short stroke engines make RPM's and HP
Long stroke engines make torque.
That is why OTR trucks are mostly I-6, and Cat and other V-8s have gone by by!
Bingo... Give the man a cigar!
