Dodge Challenger's 5.7-Liter V8 Hemi To Be Replaced By Inline Six
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They won't drop a V8 for the I-6, no way. However the 4.0L I-6 updated to circa 2019 would be very interesting, especially in a Wrangler platform.
A turbo 4.0, possibly OHC & GDI with variable valve timing, would be a very interesting engine. Not sure FCA is capable of pulling it off, though.
Good idea! A couple of turbos give my 335 diesel-like torque. I'd miss the burble... the grass is always greener.
Carbuzz? Sounds about as credible as Fox News.
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Don't knock the I6. Mopar, BMW, Toyota, Ford, GM and to a lesser extent Nissan(since the RB series never made it to American shores) all made very good examples of the breed.
But why not call it the Slant 6?
But why not call it the Slant 6?
Originally Posted by nthach
Don't knock the I6. Mopar, BMW, Toyota, Ford, GM and to a lesser extent Nissan(since the RB series never made it to American shores) all made very good examples of the breed.
But why not call it the Slant 6?
Lesser extent Nissan? Seems you've forgotten the L-series engines.
Is there a bad I-6?
Don't knock the I6. Mopar, BMW, Toyota, Ford, GM and to a lesser extent Nissan(since the RB series never made it to American shores) all made very good examples of the breed.
But why not call it the Slant 6?
Lesser extent Nissan? Seems you've forgotten the L-series engines.
Is there a bad I-6?
I'd buy a turbo i6 over a v8 all day every day!
I-6 plus a manual transmission might bring me back to a Dodge.
Surprised no one has mentioned the fairly hot Pontiac OHC I6s from back in the day. Some even had 4-bbl carbs.
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Straight 6 FTW!
Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by nthach
Don't knock the I6. Mopar, BMW, Toyota, Ford, GM and to a lesser extent Nissan(since the RB series never made it to American shores) all made very good examples of the breed.
But why not call it the Slant 6?
Lesser extent Nissan? Seems you've forgotten the L-series engines.
Is there a bad I-6?
That I did forget - but my reason for a lesser emphasis on Nissan is because they decided to focus all 6-cylinder efforts for the US with the VG30E(T)(i) in the 1980s after the 260/280Z. The RB series was purely a Japanese thing unless you managed to buy a front clip for a Skyline or even bring over an intact one.
Years ago, Daewoo made an I6 for some obscure Suzuki that got a lukewarm reception.
Originally Posted by nthach
Don't knock the I6. Mopar, BMW, Toyota, Ford, GM and to a lesser extent Nissan(since the RB series never made it to American shores) all made very good examples of the breed.
But why not call it the Slant 6?
Lesser extent Nissan? Seems you've forgotten the L-series engines.
Is there a bad I-6?
That I did forget - but my reason for a lesser emphasis on Nissan is because they decided to focus all 6-cylinder efforts for the US with the VG30E(T)(i) in the 1980s after the 260/280Z. The RB series was purely a Japanese thing unless you managed to buy a front clip for a Skyline or even bring over an intact one.
Years ago, Daewoo made an I6 for some obscure Suzuki that got a lukewarm reception.
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Originally Posted by Nick1994
Straight 6 FTW!
Modern turbo I6 for a pickup would be solid and make lots of low end "twist" ... Plus should be easy to service as the truck ages ...
Straight 6 FTW!
Modern turbo I6 for a pickup would be solid and make lots of low end "twist" ... Plus should be easy to service as the truck ages ...
"...instead of giving it some stupid new name....use another Chrysler heritage name....tilt it....and call it the SLANT 6?"
OK now, stay with me on this.
Chrysler called one V6 the "Pentastar", no?
They should call a new I6 the "Sex-star!".
OK now, stay with me on this.
Chrysler called one V6 the "Pentastar", no?
They should call a new I6 the "Sex-star!".
Originally Posted by MrMoody
Surprised no one has mentioned the fairly hot Pontiac OHC I6s from back in the day. Some even had 4-bbl carbs.
It was hot for its time. Had a bud in college had one in a tempist with 5.13 gears and G6014 rear tires drag shocks. Factory quadrajet, if tuned correctly, it was as fast as anything then in the 1/8 mile.
Good for street racing, 6 cy sound, many times I stood on a street corner with 2 or 4 20's. Once Had to run and dive in the car thru the open window as the losing car made it back first. Drag shocks DO NOT corner.
Ever see a Hemi head slant 6. Also Australian.
Surprised no one has mentioned the fairly hot Pontiac OHC I6s from back in the day. Some even had 4-bbl carbs.
It was hot for its time. Had a bud in college had one in a tempist with 5.13 gears and G6014 rear tires drag shocks. Factory quadrajet, if tuned correctly, it was as fast as anything then in the 1/8 mile.
Good for street racing, 6 cy sound, many times I stood on a street corner with 2 or 4 20's. Once Had to run and dive in the car thru the open window as the losing car made it back first. Drag shocks DO NOT corner.
Ever see a Hemi head slant 6. Also Australian.
Found this one:
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/is-fiat-chrysler-lining-up-a-return-of-the-slant-6
LOL 140hp....later "tuned for emissions" to 90.
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/is-fiat-chrysler-lining-up-a-return-of-the-slant-6
LOL 140hp....later "tuned for emissions" to 90.
This engine bodes well for the Jeeps. Not sure how I feel about the cars.
Originally Posted by ragtoplvr
Good for street racing, 6 cy sound,
When I think of a growly I6 sound, I think of Pontiacs, Jeeps, and Jaguars. The Mopars were quiet and unassuming.
Good for street racing, 6 cy sound,
When I think of a growly I6 sound, I think of Pontiacs, Jeeps, and Jaguars. The Mopars were quiet and unassuming.
Originally Posted by Cujet
Like the post above, I've always liked the feel of a high quality inline 6. Besides the perfect primary balance and the smooth sound, there seems to be a good fit for 6 cylinder engines in modern cars and trucks.
I also like the inline sixes; all but 4 of my BMWs have had them, as does my Wrangler. That said, a pony car equipped with anything other than a V8 is just wrong.
Like the post above, I've always liked the feel of a high quality inline 6. Besides the perfect primary balance and the smooth sound, there seems to be a good fit for 6 cylinder engines in modern cars and trucks.
I also like the inline sixes; all but 4 of my BMWs have had them, as does my Wrangler. That said, a pony car equipped with anything other than a V8 is just wrong.
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