Learn about the history, design, performance, and fuel economy of the 5.7 VVT Hemi engine, a powerful and versatile option for various vehicles. Find out the pros and cons of this engine, such as its long life, optimal design, and fuel-efficient operation, as well as the known issues and recalls. Looks like it is another $1400 to upgrade to the 6.4L Hemi with 3.73 gears and yes, the 6.4 uses 87 octane while the 5.7 is rated for 89 octane. However, the 6.4L only increases the GVWR by 1,000 pounds and does not increase the payload so I am not sure the trade off is worth it. 01-21-2015, 07:16 PM. # 10. The Mopar SRT Oil Filter is specially designed for 5.7L Hemi engines. It uses a synthetic material, which is better for your engine than natural cork. The Mopar SRT Oil Filter is the best oil filter for your 5.7L Hemi because it uses the highest quality filters to trap dirt and other contaminants. This keeps your engine running smoothly and T3SCJ6. Knowing the specs is always a good thing. Nevertheless, the 5.7 as you probably know is a V8 engine that has 5,654cc or 345cu inches of displacement. The engine has a cylinder bore of 3.917 inches and a stroke of 3.578 inches. The block is made out of cast iron, which makes it really durable but somewhat heavy. This should be the top choice for your 5.7 Hemi Truck. 2. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil. 70% of all engines fail due to mechanical wear stemming from dirty and degraded oil. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil is formulated for the complete protection of your engine. 40. Ram Year. 2010. Engine. Hemi 5.7. What id really like to know is if a newer engine is compatible. Reman would be a great option, but a little out of my price range. I can have my engine pulled and sent to engine shop and repaired for around $4000 CAD. I can find low km replacement engines for 2500 - 4000 CAD. All Ram models are available as either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Regular cab 2WD STs come with a 215-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, but the workhorse engine is a 4.7-liter V8 capable of 235 hp and Cold air intakes are a popular upgrade on many different cars and engines for good reason. They’re cheap, easy to install, often look good, and can help boost performance. The last note is especially important for the Dodge 5.7 HEMI. It’s a great engine but we often state that the big 5.7L V8 is underpowered from the factory. 5.7 Hemi. Back in the mid 90's, I used a Jasper SBC 350 as a starting point for the engine build for the truck I had at the time. At that time, they offered a mild "performance" option. I was able to spec the internals, bore, and heads. Local machine shop was way over priced, and it was cheaper to use Jasper rather than having my block machined

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