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  1. S

    Idle Misfire 2011

    I really need some ideas here, been fighting this for about six months now, the truck runs great and is my daily driver. Scanner shows misfires on cylinder 1 and 7 only when idling and after its warmed up. at 800rpms it misses like crazy at 900rpm its smooth 5.7 166000 miles These are the...
  2. Bmags

    MDS Delete SOLVED

    Just wanted to share this, pulled the trigger and had my ECU tuned to delete the MDS from functioning. Super simple, mailed my PCM out and he mailed it back with no more MDS!!! The guy said if sending in my current PCM wasn't an option, that sourcing a used one could work too. Can't believe I...
  3. R

    2009 5.7 rough idle until warm. Any ideas?

    Hello, 2009 5.7 hemi with almost 200,000KM on it. The truck started idling rough or driving really bad at low RPM. It vibrates badly. At high RPM it goes away and when it warms up it also goes away. The codes thrown were; P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner...
  4. Y

    (Help)Ams MDS and tuner kit

    I am not no professional just trying to make my truck run better. I just bought AMS racing MDS Delete and tuner kit that come with the Mopar lifters. I’m overthinking what other parts I need to buy. Do I need to get the Melling Oil pump, new timing chain, new Valves , and new push rods? I just...
  5. M

    22 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition 5.7L 4X2

    Shined up for the weekend
  6. LongTom

    Terrible 5.7L 2500 MPG

    Had an engine code for a P0420. Took out cats and put in anti-fowlers. No engine light so far, but have noticed my fuel economy is absolutely terrible. Was bad before and now seems a little worse. It’s a 2011 Ram 2500 5.7L crew cab longbox 4x4 with 3:73’s and stock tires. I drive it like a...
  7. S

    Just bought my first new vehicle, 2023 RAM 1500!

    I just got a brand new 2023 Ram 1500 with the 5.7L eTorque engine. This is my first new vehicle purchase and I'm very happy with it so far. I've been watching truck prices for over a year now and saw this one advertised at just under $46,000 out the door and had to jump on it. It's a Tradesman...
  8. T

    2003 4.7 TO 2003 5.7 ENGINE SWAP

    Hello, I am needing some help. I recently swapped a 2003 5.7 engine, PCM, TCM, harness and IPM. I am having a crank, no start issue. I am getting fuel at the rail and spark. The 4.7 did not have a security feature and the donor truck did not seem to have one either. i have already junked the...
  9. L

    2016 1500 5.7 Died, Please help!

    Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I’m new here. This is my first ram, I bought it a few months ago only and this is the first real issue I’ve ran into, however possibly a big one? I looked for a similar thread and I could not find an instance quite like mine. Was driving my 2016 1500 5.7 Big...
    • lij1500
    • Thread
    • 5.7 5.7 hemi bad pcm ecm electronic no crank no start pcm pcm issues wiring
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    • Forum: General Discussions
  10. Jazielgarciaa

    LOWERING SHOCKS 4x4

    I have a 2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 I lowered the front but can’t seem to find a any lowering shocks for it. any ideas or recommendations on what I should do or where I can find them (PFA) Someone told me to run lift shocks but I’m not sure how it would ride
  11. M

    2017 5.7 VERY Rough Idle…But only for a minute

    Kind of a weird one here. I did search around on the forum to make sure I wasn’t double posting, but couldn’t find anything quite like what I experienced today. A little background: 2017 Ram 1500 Sport 5.7 Hemi ~85,000 well maintained miles Have always run the “recommended” 5w-20 changed at 7k...
  12. E

    2004 1500 Hemi misfires and dies at idle?

    Just purchased a 2004 ram 1500 5.7 and the owner told me about this issue. Got it for a low price cause of this reason. When i start it up and let it sit at idle it throws the rpm’s up and down a bit then misfires around 600 for a little bit then dies. If I keep its rpm’s above 1200 it runs with...
  13. H

    5.7 Hemi "blew up" by dealership?

    I have a 2015 5.7 Hemi with 140,000 miles First of all, I am no mechanic so bear with me. Bought this truck new in 2015, serviced regularly and never had a single issue until about a month ago. The malfunction indicator light came on and I noticed I was getting approx 2.5 MPG less than normal...
    • HCook
    • Thread
    • 1500 2015 5.7 hemi lifter lifter failure misfire piston rod ram ram 1500
    • Replies: 81
    • Forum: General Discussions
  14. Slow_04ram

    Has anyone swapped to an electric water pump

    Hello I have a 2004 5.7 building it for boost but want all the right accessories to gain a little more at the moment before my build. I have been searching for an electric water pump but cannot really find anything that bolts on without to much fabrication any suggestions
  15. M

    Fuel rail end broke off in quick connect

    3rd gen hemi 5.7 with a stupid problem So I have the worst luck I swear. Had my fuel line removal tool. Went in ok. Barely pulled and the darn thing broke off immediately in the quick connect. Tried putting the tool back in and the broken fuel rail line must be severely rusted to the back of it...
  16. M

    Weird clip Found between cylinder head and block

    I found this weird clip resting between the cylinder head and block on the passenger side when doing the head gaskets. I don't recognize it but wondering if anyone else does. If anyone is curious yes someone was in it before at some point because I found a few broken studs on the exhaust...
  17. LoganWebb

    5.7L CAI on a 4.7L?

    I’ve got a 07’ ram 1500 with the 4.7. Recently fell in love with the S&B CAI’s and have been looking into them for a while. However, it seems they only make the kit for the 5.7L. I’ve gone through several forums trying to figure out if it would fit and most forums have been people just throwing...
  18. T

    Looking for a 5.7 hemi eagle in northern az

    Anybody have a block, long block or complete 5.7 hemi eagle in northern even Arizona
  19. G

    2013 ram 5.7 backfiring, and throwinf 25 codes

    I bought a 2013 ram 1500 with the 5.7, engine had bad lifter,cam and 1 bad piston and knocked but still ran. It had engine codes for the electronic throttle, trailer brakes, low battery voltage and multiple missfire. So I put in a reman engine, and now the truck no longer knocks. But It still...
  20. Moparoadrunner

    Lost some coolant, would like some advice please.

    5.7 hemi Couple of days ago i had a leak from the top radiator hose - loose clamp, in the overflow tank the coolant wend down just under the low cold fill line when hot. Coolant temp was normal. Next morning added coolant and put cap back on before starting engine, drove around , no leaks...
  21. B

    2012 Ram (1500 5.7 with MDS, 107k miles) Crank, Cam, and other questions

    Hello, hopefully this post has enough info to answer a few questions I have. Background; the vehicle is new to me and had a severe 'tick' when purchased (single tick at engine speed, same tune at all temps and all rpm ranges). Figured I might get away with just a simple exhaust manifold bolt...
  22. J

    Shorties quieter than stock?

    Hi, I need some help and I hope there might be an explanation. I just got some BBK shorties installed (plz dont bash me about BBK I know they arnt the best and getting shorties, I had broken bolts) and they seemed to make my exhaust quieter? I had Flowmaster super 10 muffler and stock manifolds...
  23. H

    Pentastar vs Hemi, which should you choose?

    When I was in the market for a 4th Gen Ram 1500 Classic, I was pretty torn about whether to go with the Pentastar V6, or the Hemi. It can be difficult to make the right decision with just a short test drive from the dealer. Now that I’ve owned both, I wanted to give a detailed account of the...
  24. M

    Lifter Failure after non mds swap.

    Hello Fellas, Recently purchase a Texas Speed Performance OE Non MDS Cam Kit and got it swapped out at a local shop. 3 days after driving the truck, i got a rough idle and a cylinder 2 misfire code came up. Also one of the lifters got really noisy which im guessing is a failure because of the...
  25. K

    P1DBD

    Hi every one I have a 2015 Ram 1500 5.7 with an 8 speed. About 6 months ago I replaced the fuel sending unit because the original fuel level sensor went out on me. Shortly after I got a new code pop up P0463 if I remember right, so I replaced the fuel pressure sensor. About 3 months go by and no...

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