Dougie123
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I never looked at a 1/2ton Hemi, but can tell you my 2011 2500 Hemi (w/4.10) really moves.
I get about 10-11mpg towing our #6500 hybrid trailer at 70mph...and you gotta love that Hemi sound.
On the flats, not towing, she'll get 15-16mpg at 65mph.
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APT
SE Michigan
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How much payload do you want? For the F-150 Ford offers a "max trailer towing" package which bumps up GVWR to as high as 7700 pounds. Payload is as high as 1950 pounds for a Crew Cab Ecoboost. For 2012, Ford is planing to offer a "max payload package" that offers up to 2590 pounds of payload with 8200 pounds GVWR.
I like the Hemi a lot, just not the transmission gearing.
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surveyorjp
Missouri
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In spite of the gearing, the Hemi 2500 performs very well in comparison testing with other brand 3/4 ton v8 offerings. The 545rfe transmission operation has been altered for 2012, but I have not read or heard how it compares to 2011 and prior as of yet.
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tr4
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How can you trust a manufacturer who puts a hemi badge on the fender but not one under the hood?
You cannot buy a new vehicle with a hemi in it.
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bmet2000
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tr4 wrote:How can you trust a manufacturer who puts a hemi badge on the fender but not one under the hood?
You cannot buy a new vehicle with a hemi in it.
huh? 
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robna
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Time to get the popcorn, hes one of those guys!
2003 dodge ram 2500 hemi Laramie 4x4 quad cab factory tow package 3:73
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passport2590bh
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bmet2000 wrote:tr4 wrote:How can you trust a manufacturer who puts a hemi badge on the fender but not one under the hood?
You cannot buy a new vehicle with a hemi in it.
huh?
Technically he is right. Not a true "Hemi" hemispherical combustion chambers.
But, "Semi Hemi" or "Poly" doesn't sound as good.
That argument is like saying, there is nothing "Eco" about the Eco Boost
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jerem0621
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LOL, There is no Triton in my V8 either. Ha Ha. I think he is "under the sea"
Thanks!
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dshelley
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tr4 wrote:How can you trust a manufacturer who puts a hemi badge on the fender but not one under the hood?
You cannot buy a new vehicle with a hemi in it.
Ya, I think you're right, can't trust them at all. Putting those lying badges on those hoods. Can't trust a word they say. I had one a few years ago. I'm going to go through all my old records and remove anything to do with that truck. Just can't trust them. What nerve, calling that engine a "hemi".
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surveyorjp
Missouri
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Disregard the Toyota Troll. Makes life easier.
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