Recent content by ScramFan

I think this is an interesting discussion on the powertrains. Mercedes and BMW sell far fewer cars globally than Stellantis, yet they both continue to offer V8's. Stellantis has at least 5 global brands that could benefit from offering some sort of a V8. Maserati Alfa Romero Jeep Ram Dodge...

There was a rumor that they might add Ram HD production at Warren. If true, that might explain why they have delayed updating the cab. I have no idea, just speculating/guessing.

My hope is that Stellantis is just going through this austerity cycle because of the huge costs related to the simultaneous electrification and consolidation of all their platforms. On top of that, they are dealing with a more aggressive labor partner, not to mention the political climate. So...

I just realized that Mercedes has discontinued selling the Metris in the US, so this move by Stellantis makes even more sense. I've also read that the Metris was a real piece of overpriced junk, so it shouldn't be a very high bar to clear.

If it's based on the Scudo, as the article states, then this van is one segment size up from the previous Promaster City. That would put it in the same size category as the Mercedes Benz Metris. I'm not sure about the cost, but I don't think MB sells in nearly the numbers that the Promaster...

I'm pretty sure it came from a bad April fools joke which was linked to on another site. I don't see the point in bumping up the displacement of this motor, and I still find it hard to believe this engine will find it's way into the HD truck lineup.

I meant I don't believe they are working on a 3.7L I6. I think you may have fallen for fake news posted elsewhere. I've said it a often, and I have no knowledge, but I think a case could be made for Ram to continue to offer a large displacement, cast iron block, naturally aspirated, pushrod...

I'm pretty certain there is no such thing.

Now how much will it cost? If it carries an $8-$10k premium over a comparably equipped Ford or GM with their respective old tech V8's, it's a non starter, at least for most fleets. Not to mention the severe weight penalty that engine incurs (which affects max GCVW). But I'm no expert.

I can't imagine Ram will not follow Ford and GM by offering a large displacement, cast iron block, pushrod V8 engine in their lineup. Ford recently introduced the 7.3 and 6.8 Gas engines, and GM is supposedly working on an all new large displacement offering for their pickups. I know Cummins...

I believe the hood badges were done as a response to customers who asked for cleaner door panels to put their own company logos/info there.

Growing up, I spent countless hours being driven and then driving myself around listening to old AMC 4.2L I6's, and personally, I really love the way that engine sounds, so I'm a huge fan of the I6, and I'm very happy to see Stellantis bring it back. I have not heard good things about that...

I'm thinking for the HD trucks. Maybe they could make a very low number of these rumored new V8's as specials for top of line muscle cars, but I'm mostly talking about an engine for the HD truck lineup. Ford offers 2 new (related) large displacement, cast iron block pushrod V8's and...

I don't see a strong case for a 4.0L OHC V8, even with twin turbos. If it's true that they're working on a new V8 engine, it would make the most sense if it were a naturally aspirated, cast iron block, large displacement (7L or larger) pushrod V8. I mean, it would be great if they could have...

Probably, but I wonder what EU market products would even require a large diesel? Seems like everything they offer there is moving towards 100% electric, including all their light commercial stuff. I wonder if the new diesel could be a fit for a global mid sized 1 metric ton pick up. Who knows.