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ib516
Explorer II
Sep 27, 2018

New RAM gas engine rumored to be 7.0L (426 cu in)

So says a website that is talking about the new Ram Rebel TRX. They say the truck will come with a choice of gas engines. A new 7.0L 426 Hemi or the current 6.2L Supercharged Hemi.

I could see that 7.0L going into the HD trucks like the 6.4L did. :B

That would be awesome!

What do you guys think the specs would be? The current 6.4L Hemi is 475-485 hp in the cars, and 410 hp in the trucks. I'm thinking the new 426 cu in gas engine will get back to the high 400s for hp and tq.

The same website (5th generation RAMS) also mentions the 2020 HD Cummins will have a CGI block. I wonder if it will finally break 1000 lb-ft from the factory. You have to think Ram and Cummins want to be the first to break the 4 digit tq barrier.

In any case, it's a great time to be truck shopping.

23 Replies

  • 7.0 for Ford now possibly Ram. Wow what an exciting time for gas engines. I’m sure GM will follow suite as well as time goes on.
  • Interesting. I'd like to see a transmission that is better suited to the HP and torque range of the 6.4. The 6.4 is a powerful beast, that appears handicapped by a poor fitting trans.
  • They have to be able to keep it cool under the duty cycle. I think they will just tune it for more lower end torque with same hp. Tow more like the diesel.