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My name is Alex and I have been a diesel mechanic now for over a decade working on mostly highway tractors. in 2020 I started making videos about my own pickup truck and now enjoy making video about all pick up trucks diving deep into engine design and performance

10/20/2026

The RAM TRX Hellcat V8 Has One SERIOUS Oil Pump

he 6.2L Supercharged Hellcat V8 in the RAM TRX is an absolute MONSTER of an engine, and its lubrication system is built to handle some serious punishment!

Unlike the smaller 5.7L HEMI V8, the Hellcat runs a much thicker 0W-40 engine oil alongside a heavy-duty, fixed-displacement oil pump designed to deliver a substantial amount of oil to this high-performance V8.

Interestingly, some HEMI enthusiasts have even swapped these heavier-duty Hellcat-style oil pumps into their 5.7L engines in hopes of improving lifter lubrication and potentially reducing the risk of the infamous HEMI tick and lifter failures. Whether these modifications actually prevent lifter failures is still up for debate!

But in the 6.2L Hellcat, this robust lubrication system makes a ton of sense. With 777 horsepower on tap and an engine designed to scream at high RPM, maintaining adequate oil pressure and flow is absolutely critical!

In this video, we're taking a closer look at what makes the Hellcat's oiling system different and why it's such an important part of this engine's performance and durability.

10/20/2026

The 2.7L TurboMax Makes WAY More Sense in the Chevy Colorado

The GM 2.7L TurboMax engine is a pretty impressive little engine, especially when you put it in the Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon!

With up to 7,700 lbs of towing capacity, the Colorado and Canyon offer some of the highest towing capabilities in the midsize truck segment. And what's really impressive is that you can achieve that towing capacity in a relatively normal 4x4 crew cab Colorado, like the truck I'm driving in this video!

Now, don't get me wrong. I think the 2.7L TurboMax is a perfectly capable engine in the full-size Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. It'll get the job done for most truck owners.

But personally, the midsize trucks are where this engine really excites me!

With a lighter truck to move around, I feel like the 2.7L TurboMax is simply a better match for the application. In theory, that lighter workload could mean less stress on the engine over its lifetime and potentially better long-term durability.

Of course, longevity will ultimately come down to how the truck is used and maintained, but I really like this engine in GM's midsize pickups!

10/19/2026

GM's 2027 Colorado & Canyon Are Getting a SERIOUS Power Upgrade!

GM's 2.7L TurboMax is currently the only engine option available in the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, and personally, I don't think that's a bad thing at all!

I've said it before, but if I had to pick one application where I would want GM's 2.7L TurboMax, it would probably be their midsize pickup trucks.

I just think this engine is better suited to the lighter Colorado and Canyon than GM's larger half-ton trucks. It's got plenty of low-end torque, respectable horsepower, and has proven itself to be a pretty darn reliable engine despite all its complexity.

But things are about to get even more interesting for 2027!

GM's midsize trucks are getting the updated L4B 2.7L TurboMax, bringing an additional 40 horsepower over the current engine!

That's 350 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque coming out of a relatively lightweight midsize pickup truck!
I think that's a DEADLY combination!

And if GM can maintain the reliability we've seen from the current 2.7L TurboMax, I think the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are going to be some VERY tempting trucks!

What do you guys think? Is 350 horsepower and 455 lb-ft enough to make you consider a 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder over a traditional V6 or V8?

10/19/2026

GM’s 2.7L TurboMax Is WAY More Reliable Than You’d Expect!

he 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder engine found in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon is actually a pretty darn complicated engine!
Between its dual-volute turbocharger, high-pressure direct injection, variable displacement oil pump, active thermal management system and unique three-stage sliding camshaft design, there is A LOT going on with this little 2.7L engine.
And traditionally, when you start adding this much complexity to an engine, you would expect reliability to suffer.
But surprisingly, that really hasn't been the case with GM's 2.7L TurboMax!
Despite all its complicated technology, this engine has developed a pretty solid reputation for reliability since its introduction in 2019.
In fact, I would argue that as of 2026, the 2.7L TurboMax might actually be the MOST RELIABLE engine GM currently offers in its half-ton pickup trucks!
It's certainly not the simplest engine on the market, but sometimes complexity doesn't necessarily mean poor reliability.
And I think GM has done a pretty darn good job proving that with this engine!
What do you guys think? Would you trust the 2.7L TurboMax over GM's traditional V8 engines?

10/18/2026

The 777 HP RAM TRX BEATS UP on the Ford F-150 Raptor R! 🔥

RAM has officially taken things to another level with the new RAM 1500 SRT TRX, packing an absolutely INSANE 6.2L supercharged Hellcat HEMI V8 producing a staggering 777 horsepower!

This thing is an absolute MONSTER! With class-leading horsepower and acceleration figures that outperform the Ford F-150 Raptor R, RAM has built one of the wildest performance pickup trucks on the planet.

In this video, we're breaking down the horsepower, torque, and 0–60 MPH performance of this supercharged beast. I'll also take a closer look at the engine itself, which, despite its ridiculous performance figures, actually shares quite a few similarities with the more traditional 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI V8 engines.

I'll admit, reviewing a 777 horsepower supercharged Hellcat is getting a little above my pay grade! But underneath all that horsepower is some pretty familiar HEMI engineering.

What an absolutely ridiculous truck, and I mean that in the BEST possible way!

10/18/2026

540 HP RAM 1500 HO 3.0L Hurricane is FAST

The Ram 1500 with the high-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six is putting down an impressive 540 horsepower! That's a TON of power for a standard half-ton pickup truck!

But how quick is this engine in the real world?

In this video, we put the high-output Hurricane to the test with a 0–60 MPH acceleration run, and there's no question this engine can MOVE!

However, one thing that surprised me was the lack of low-end punch. Compared to the standard-output 3.0L Hurricane, which feels incredibly responsive down low, this high-output version seems to have a noticeable hesitation before the power really starts coming on.

Once you get above roughly 3,000 RPM, though, this engine absolutely comes alive! The top-end acceleration is seriously impressive.

Could this be a little bit of turbo lag? Or is it simply the way Ram has tuned this more performance-oriented version of the Hurricane?

Either way, 540 horsepower in a regular Ram 1500 is pretty wild!

10/17/2026

RAM RESURRECTED the HELLCAT V8 — Now Making an INSANE 777 HP!

They tried to bury the Hellcat V8, but RAM had other plans!

Back in 2024, when the RAM TRX was seemingly laid to rest, its legendary 6.2L supercharged Hellcat V8 was pumping out an already ridiculous 702 horsepower.

But apparently, 702 horsepower just wasn't enough for RAM!

The legendary Hellcat V8 has been brought BACK FROM THE DEAD, and this time it's unleashing an absolutely eye-watering 777 HORSEPOWER!

And there's something about these supercharged Hellcat engines that's just downright NASTY. The aggressive exhaust note, that ungodly supercharger whine, and the way these engines deliver power make them feel like they want to rip your face clean off!

These engines have always had a bit of a dark side, and I mean that in the BEST possible way.

A supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 making 777 horsepower in a pickup truck? Absolutely ridiculous, and I LOVE IT!

RAM didn't just bring the TRX back. They brought it back ANGRIER than ever!

10/17/2026

The Ford F-150 5.0L Coyote V8 Is Even BETTER With 3.73 Gears!

If I were ordering a Ford F-150 with the 5.0L Coyote V8, there's one option I'd seriously consider adding — the 3.73 rear axle ratio!

The 5.0L Coyote is an incredibly well-rounded V8 engine, but being a smaller-displacement, naturally aspirated V8, it doesn't necessarily have the strongest low-end torque delivery compared to some of its larger-displacement competitors.

That's where the 3.73 gears come in! Compared to the taller 3.31 axle ratio, the 3.73s provide more torque multiplication at the wheels, helping this engine feel punchier and more responsive when accelerating from a stop.

And once that Coyote gets above 2,500 RPM, she really starts to come alive, pulling hard all the way up to 7,000 RPM!

The best part? During my own fuel economy testing, I found that the 3.73 gears made virtually no difference in real-world fuel consumption compared to the 3.31s.

For me, the 3.73 axle ratio is a fantastic match for the 5.0L Coyote V8!

10/16/2026

Ford’s 5.0L Coyote V8 Would Be BETTER With This One Change!

The Ford 5.0L Coyote V8 is already one of my favourite engines in the half-ton pickup truck segment, but there's one mechanical change I would absolutely love to see Ford make!
Since 2021, the fourth-generation 5.0L Coyote has used a Kevlar-reinforced wet belt to drive its variable displacement oil pump.
Now, to be fair to Ford, this system has actually proven itself to be pretty reliable. We really haven't seen widespread failures or major issues associated with these belts.
But personally? I've never been a huge fan of using a rubber belt to drive something as important as an engine's oil pump. To me, it just seems like a rather light-duty approach.
And here's where things get interesting!
Ford's larger 7.3L Godzilla V8 also uses a variable displacement oil pump, but instead of driving that pump with a rubber belt, Ford uses a traditional chain-driven setup off the crankshaft.
So why not give the 5.0L Coyote something similar?
In my opinion, replacing the wet belt with a traditional chain-driven oil pump would give me a little more confidence in the long-term durability of an already outstanding V8 engine.
Would it actually make the Coyote more reliable? That's difficult to say, especially considering the current belt hasn't demonstrated any widespread reliability problems.
But from a mechanical standpoint, I'd personally much rather see a chain driving that oil pump!
What do you think? Would you prefer a traditional chain-driven oil pump in the 5.0L Coyote, or do you think Ford should leave the proven wet belt system alone?

10/15/2026

My BIGGEST Complaint With Ford’s 5.0L Coyote V8!

The Ford 5.0L Coyote V8 is, in my opinion, one of the best engines you can buy in a half-ton pickup truck today. But even a great engine isn't perfect, and if there's one thing about the Coyote that I really don't like, it's the rubber oil pump belt!
Introduced with the fourth-generation 5.0L Coyote in 2021, Ford moved to a rubber belt-driven oil pump system. Personally, I've never been a big fan of this design. It just seems a little too light-duty for an engine that's otherwise incredibly well engineered.
What's interesting is that Ford doesn't specify a scheduled replacement interval for this belt, whereas GM's 3.0L Duramax diesel has a 200,000-mile service interval for its oil pump belt.
But here's where I have to give Ford some credit.
We're now approaching six years of production with the fourth-generation Coyote, and Ford has also been using a similar rubber oil pump belt design in its 2.7L EcoBoost V6 for well over a decade.
And the reality? We simply haven't seen widespread failures or major reliability concerns associated with these belts.
So while I might not personally like the design, I also can't sit here and tell you it's unreliable when the real-world evidence hasn't demonstrated that.
At the end of the day, the 5.0L Coyote remains an outstanding V8 engine, and this is probably my single biggest complaint about an otherwise incredibly proven powertrain.
What do you think? Would you trust a rubber belt to drive your engine's oil pump, or would you rather see a traditional chain-driven system?

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