A better V6?

[bd100]

The V6 Pentastar is an outstanding engine. It's essentially a high-performance engine that runs on 87 octane with smoothness and great manners. A very compact, well-designed engine that is actually fairly easy to work on. The torque and horsepower numbers are deceiving since it runs much better than you would think and can pass with ease and maintain high speeds easily. Mopar did an outstanding job when they designed this engine, only the Hemi is any better but that's primarily from a horsepower/torque aspect. If the Pentastar was upgraded to a V8 and a turbo added it would be hitting 500+ HP with ease.

I'd probably be very happy with a V8 Pentastar, withOUT a turbo. Always wondered why they didn't make that.

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[Ratbert]

I'd probably be very happy with a V8 Pentastar, withOUT a turbo. Always wondered why they didn't make that.

A V8 Pentastar to compete with their Hemi?

 

[bd100]

Yes, I wonder how well a v8 Pentastar would work vs the Hemi. If it went well then they could simplify the engine production lines. But the Hemi may have advantages such as maximizing displacement in a limited engine bay size, or low-end torque, or something.

 

[swampflyer]

Upgraded valve train.

 

[JeepinPete]

Upgraded valve train.

This. I have no complaints with the Pentastar except for it eating cams and lifters. Just replaced the right side intake cam at 70k miles. Three lobes wiped. Not a hard job, but really kind of sad in this day and age.

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