043 | RAM TRX Is Back With 777 HP — Are Street Trucks Making a Comeback?

In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage discuss the reported return of the RAM TRX with 777 horsepower and whether high-performance street trucks are making a major comeback. They revisit legendary models like the RAM SRT-10, the original supercharged Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner, while also exploring SRT, Scat Pack trucks, and the future of American V8 performance. The conversation covers the ultra-limited Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, rising gas prices, expensive truck fill-ups, fuel-pump maintenance, towing costs, Uber driving, electric vehicles, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Later, the guys dive into Cars and Coffee culture, Corvette-owner stereotypes, why enthusiasts should drive their sports cars, and the growing value of clean, unmodified Nissan 350Zs. They also compare the 350Z and 370Z, discuss high-mileage 370Z ownership, analog sports cars, BMW and Mercedes-Benz luxury appeal, and whether the Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers a more exciting enthusiast experience.In this episodeThe reported 777-horsepower RAM TRX returnRAM SRT-10 and Viper-powered trucksThe original Ford F-150 LightningAre street trucks making a comeback?Toyota Tacoma X-Runner and performance-truck conceptsCadillac CT5-V Blackwing pricing and exclusivityThe disappearance of American V8 sedansGas prices and expensive truck fill-upsThe half-tank fuel-pump debateTowing costs and track-day expensesUber driving, EVs and the Mustang Mach-ECars and Coffee cultureWhy enthusiasts should drive their carsAre clean Nissan 350Zs becoming collectible?Nissan 350Z versus 370ZHigh-mileage 370Z ownershipPerformance cars versus luxury badgesAlfa Romeo Giulia versus BMW and Mercedes-BenzFollow for MoreLove cars, horsepower, road trips and real automotive conversations? Follow Cool Cars with Chris and Courage for new podcast episodes, YouTube videos, car reviews, event coverage and behind-the-scenes content.🌐 Cool Cars with Chris Website:https://coolcarswithchris.com▶️ Cool Cars with Chris on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CoolCarswithChris619📸 Cool Cars with Chris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cool_cars_with_chris619/▶️ Courage — The DriveN Dad on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheDriveNDad22📸 Courage — The DriveN Dad on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thedrivendad22/00:00 Welcome Back: Weather, San Diego and a Wild Dallas Trip03:54 Dodge RAM or RAM? The Brand and Its Truck Innovations06:49 What Is RAM Planning Next?09:03 The RAM TRX Returns With 777 Horsepower09:53 RAM SRT-10, the Original Ford Lightning and Viper Power12:44 SRT, Scat Pack and the Return of the Street Truck13:48 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner and Lowered Performance Trucks17:58 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and American V8 Performance23:44 Gas Prices, Fuel Pumps and the Half-Tank Rule28:33 Trucking Costs, Uber Drivers and the Mustang Mach-E32:10 Car Dealerships and Buying the Right Vehicle for the Job36:54 Blackwings, Corvettes and Cars and Coffee Culture39:24 Why Car People Love Sharing Their Stories42:08 Track Days, Towing Costs and Driving the Cars You Own48:24 Are Clean Nissan 350Zs Becoming Collectible?50:40 Nissan 350Z vs. 370Z53:29 Older Z Cars, Reliability and Analog Driving55:07 Living With a High-Mileage 370Z and Its Quirks1:00:04 Performance Cars vs. Luxury Badges1:02:43 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. BMW and Mercedes-Benz1:04:37 Driven Dad 22 Update and Closing#RAMTRX #RAMTRX777HP #PerformanceTrucks #StreetTrucks #RAMSRT10 #FordLightning #CadillacBlackwing #CT5VBlackwing #Nissan350Z #Nissan370Z #CarPodcast #AutomotivePodcast #CarCulture #CoolCarsWithChris #TheDriveNDad