Ram's Hurricane Turbo Six Storms Past the Hemi V-8

[MongoSmash11]

From always having a V8, I am really liking the hurricane. The power is quick.

 

[Metallikahn]

Sure, sound is great on the V8’s, but that stealth power is deadly… especially in all black!

Seriously, though, I am absolutely loving the Hurricane HO. Smoothest engine I’ve ever had in a land vehicle.

 

[RAM-Ranch-MT]

Hurricane ho is the definition of stealth power!

 

[Scottie2Hottie]

I find it odd TRX guys would have an issue with the RHO. I could see a thread discussing the features of the 2025+ architecture and minor cosmetic enhancements. I dont think about TRXs and I would have the believe the feeling is mutual lol

 

[Metallikahn]

I find it odd TRX guys would have an issue with the RHO. I could see a thread discussing the features of the 2025+ architecture and minor cosmetic enhancements. I dont think about TRXs and I would have the believe the feeling is mutual lol

Right? The big brag is the sound and slightly faster acceleration. Beyond that they are exactly the same truck. I even find it funnier that the 0-60 is the preferred metric a lot of TRX guys want to cling to. Say what you will about the Cybertruck, but if 0-60 is all you care about it absolutely kicks the TRX’s ass in that stat.

 

[Adub]

I find it odd TRX guys would have an issue with the RHO. I could see a thread discussing the features of the 2025+ architecture and minor cosmetic enhancements. I dont think about TRXs and I would have the believe the feeling is mutual lol

I have been exhaust dogged twice. I’m like, I’m not your competition but thanks for hating!

 

[Scottie2Hottie]

In fairness to TRX owners, especially the Last Edition guys, I would be pissed too when Ram decides to bring it back with improved features that will most certainly hurt resale value.
As for exhaust shaming, it has no affect on me. I don’t want to hear the exhaust. I much prefer turbo noises.

 

[eltaco]

Right? The big brag is the sound and slightly faster acceleration. Beyond that they are exactly the same truck. I even find it funnier that the 0-60 is the preferred metric a lot of TRX guys want to cling to. Say what you will about the Cybertruck, but if 0-60 is all you care about it absolutely kicks the TRX’s ass in that stat.

To be fair, I’d be completely pissed about spending $110k+ on a TRX Final Edition to see the exact truck hit the market with a hurricane at low $60s after dealer discounts just the following year… especially when a $500 tuner makes the RHO run the same 0-60 time.

Exhaust note is all they have left to hang on to. Nobody in their right mind can truly put a $50k price tag on “sound” being subjectively better.

 

[Ramit392]

if I didn't have any experience with the hurricane and there was good old V8 option I would go with V8.. just because it's simplicity and sound.

I have owned many new Ram Trucks..... My son loves the Ram trucks. He drove my new Ram Tungsten with the Hurricane and came back after he drive it and said wow that hemi for 2025 is much faster!! I then explained to him, it was not a hemi .... He laughed and said they don't have the big Cummings diesels in the 1500 series. I popped the hood, and he freaked out, not knowing Ram had the hurricane. You cannot tell it's a 6 banger.

 

[Metallikahn]

To be fair, I’d be completely pissed about spending $110k+ on a TRX Final Edition to see the exact truck hit the market with a hurricane at low $60s after dealer discounts just the following year… especially when a $500 tuner makes the RHO run the same 0-60 time.

Exhaust note is all they have left to hang on to. Nobody in their right mind can truly put a $50k price tag on “sound” being subjectively better.

I get that, but the TRX buyer/owner literally watched the MSRP climb from RHO launch prices to the six figure final editions over 4 years and kept buying it. Hell… there’s still people buying them used at or over msrp. That sounds like a personal problem.

The whole “V8 sound” argument is also crazy. Does a stock RHO sound as good as a TRX? No, but there are aftermarket exhaust systems now that get it pretty damn close for a couple grand.

I can’t wait to see what they actually release for the “new” TRX. My money says there will be zero difference between it and the RHO except for a slightly more powerful supercharged hemi and a massive price tag bump. It’ll be like somewhere between .1 to .2 seconds faster in the 0-60 and cost more than the final edition.

 

[lapoolboy]

I have been exhaust dogged twice. I’m like, I’m not your competition but thanks for hating!

By TRX guys or the general pop?

 

[Dark Knight G45]

Hurricane HO is better than the hemi in almost every metric.
I had multiple 5.7 hemis. The only advantage (besides sound of course) was the instant torque. I could get the tires to light up and throw the truck into a slide on demand. Granted the RHO has full time Awd but even so, the turbos need a fraction of a second to hit.

I don’t miss the Hemi at all. Even the sound was over rated. My rebels never sounded all that good.

I am jealous of the 6.2 hellcat though. That motor is the king. New TRX should be a completely badass truck. If I had the budget for it I would definitely jump into one. But knowing it’ll be significantly more for literally the identical truck with a motor swap, I’m plenty happy with the RHO. It’s realistically faster than I need. Especially if they release a factory backed tune.

 

[Metallikahn]

New TRX should be a completely badass truck. If I had the budget for it I would definitely jump into one. But knowing it’ll be significantly more for literally the identical truck with a motor swap, I’m plenty happy with the RHO. It’s realistically faster than I need. Especially if they release a factory backed tune.

I agree, but it just isn't going to be worth it unless they keep it within $5-10K of the RHO... And honestly... Having put 10k miles on my RHO since August, I'd have a really hard time giving up the hurricane. It's just too damn good! If the rumors hold and they do come out with a MOPAR backed tune.... Well, I really think you're going to see just how many people are truly dedicated to letting everyone else hear they have a Hemi, no matter the cost!

 

[Wrinkled_Donut]

I agree, but it just isn't going to be worth it unless they keep it within $5-10K of the RHO... And honestly... Having put 10k miles on my RHO since August, I'd have a really hard time giving up the hurricane. It's just too damn good! If the rumors hold and they do come out with a MOPAR backed tune.... Well, I really think you're going to see just how many people are truly dedicated to letting everyone else hear they have a Hemi, no matter the cost!

For me it's simple.

Tune (~100hp) comes out: I keep RHO

Tune doesn't come out: I trade in my RHO for $10 and finance a TRX for 30 years, my wife gets mad and leaves me. (but it works out, I end up marrying a supermodel, and then win the powerball)

 

[CORHinO]

For me it's simple.

Tune (~100hp) comes out: I keep RHO

Tune doesn't come out: I trade in my RHO for $10 and finance a TRX for 30 years, my wife gets mad and leaves me, I marry a supermodel, and win the Powerball.

I’m with ya, Donut. But it’s going take a TRX with a 1000 HP Hellaphant motor to pry me out of a factory tuned RHO.

 

[Wrinkled_Donut]

I’m with ya, Donut. But it’s going take a TRX with a 1000 HP Hellaphant motor to pry me out of a factory tuned RHO.

For sure dude, the idea of this factory tune is basically what's been getting me out of bed the last 2 months

 

[CORHinO]

For sure dude, the idea of this factory tune is basically what's been getting me out of bed the last 2 months

Every man has a price…mine is 1000, horsepower that is.

 

[Metallikahn]

Every man has a price…mine is 1000, horsepower that is.

I want 126hp factory tuned boost so I can make up custom badge replacement for the hood that says "Category 666: Hellicane U.H.O"

 

[Mikey Swift]

For sure dude, the idea of this factory tune is basically what's been getting me out of bed the last 2 months

Bro, if you don't buy...I swear.

 

[Wrinkled_Donut]

Bro, if you don't buy...I swear.

Dude I'm trying as hard as possible to throw money at them . I'm tired of talking about it myself lol.

Apparently, this is the one of the most top secret and confidential products currently in development.

Idk why Direct Connection can't just be like "yeah we're releasing a tuner on this date, these are the specs" lol.

RELEASE THE DIRECT CONNECTION TUNER FILES