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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 13 MIN

Why Truck Buyers Are Still Arguing About Hemi vs Hurricane 2 Years Later | Truck News Recap

from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk · host Tim Esterdahl

Send us Fan MailThis week on Truck News Recap, Tim discusses the biggest traffic day in Pickup Truck Talk history and the surprising story behind it. A two-year-old interview with the chief engineer of the Ram Hurricane inline-six engine exploded online, reigniting the debate over whether Ram made the right decision replacing the legendary Hemi V8.Why are truck buyers still arguing about Hemi versus Hurricane? Was Ram right to move forward with turbocharged six-cylinder power? Or did customers force the company to bring the Hemi back?Tim also covers the latest truck news, reliability stories, recalls, upcoming reviews and provides an update on what's happening behind the scenes at Pickup Truck Talk.Topics in this episode: Ram Hurricane vs Hemi debate  Why the Hurricane engine continues to gain support  Ram bringing the Hemi back  Ford 6.7L Power Stroke known issues  Ford Super Duty reliability concerns  Toyota Tundra and ToyotaCare updates  GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate vs Ford F-150  Upcoming Ram BackCountry and Rebel Lunar Edition reviews  Major announcement coming July 1 Read the latest truck news: https://pickuptrucktalk.comGet your screen protector: https://www.screenprotech.com/timFollow Pickup Truck Talk: Website: https://pickuptrucktalk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PickupTruckTalk#TruckNews #Ram1500 #Hemi #HurricaneEngine #PickupTruckTalk #TruckPodcast #RamTrucks #PickupTrucks #AutomotiveNews #TimEsterdahlSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail This week on Truck News Recap, Tim discusses the biggest traffic day in Pickup Truck Talk history and the surprising story behind it. A two-year-old interview with the chief engineer of the Ram Hurricane inline-six engine exploded online, reigniting the debate over whether Ram made the right decision replacing the legendary Hemi V8. Why are truck buyers still arguing about Hemi versus Hurricane? Was Ram right to move forward with turbocharged six-cylinder power? Or did custom...

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