5.7 hemi

  1. GXC7243

    Water in Fuel 2019 RAM 1500 (5.7L Hemi)

    I just recently had some really bad misfires due to water in my fuel. I'm 99% certain I know where the water came from (a local gas station The Grizzly Station). The Grizzly Station is the only place I filled up before the issues with my RAM; filled from empty to full. I've been talking with...
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    2007 Ram 1500 545RFE tranmission

    I am going to be machining another engine and installing a stage 2 cam set in my 2007 Ram 1500 V8 5.7 Hemi I have the 545RFE transmission and am wanting to beef it up a bit so it doesnt just **** out the rear end. This transmission kit is what I was thinking of getting to help with that but I...
  3. D

    Max boost on 5.7 hemi with methanol injection and forged?

    I've got a 5.7 hemi I'm doing a rebuild into a drag set-up, shooting for 600-700 rwhp, and I've got a parts list for full forged internals, and I'm using a stage 1 snow methanol injection, I'm confident in running 10 pounds, but I wanted some second opinions on how much boost is really...
  4. D

    6.1 ported head swap onto 5.7 hemi, with 3.0 Whipple supercharger kit

    Hey fellas, I've got a 2017 ram 5.7 hemi, I'm building a parts list for drag racing right now, I'd like to use ported 6.1 heads but I was unsure if they'd work with the Whipple kit I had picked out...
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    Hemi 5.7 MDS Lifter Test.

    Let me give you some background. My truck is a 2009 1500 5.7. I blew the engine like 9 months ago [ceased completely] replaced with an engine from a truck that had been set on fire and also had bad cams and lifters. I suspect the owners of the truck where that engine came from might have burned...
  6. T

    2007 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Lone Star (Big Horn) MPG

    Looking at affordable options to get better MPG in my 2007 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi, it's the 2WD Lone Star edition, which is essentially the same as the Big Horn, but only came in red and was only sold in Texas (if that even matters). The truck says I get 11.9 MPG, and I would like to increase that...
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    Passenger dash airbag replacement, Help!

    Hey everyone, I bought a 2020 ram 1500 classic off copart, and the airbag sensor went off when a deer hit the front bumper causing the dash and steering wheel airbags to go off. I’m pretty sure I can replace the steering wheel airbag without concern but what about the dash airbag? It looks like...
  8. R

    ETC light with EGR code stalled while driving and won't start

    I was driving down the highway when my truck a 2007 dodge 1500 5.7 hemi started to sputter giving it more gas did nothing until it stalled I got the check gauges light but all gauges looked normal while driving it turns over but won't fire I got an EGR code I cleaned my throttle body and the old...
  9. S

    Can i swap a 2004 NON MDS HEMI into my 2007 HEMI?

    Motor recently went Kapoot in my 07 dodge ram I have a line on a 2004 motor but I know that they did not have MDS will this cause a problem with the swap or will I just need a tune afterwards I know you can put a 07 into a 04 but does it work vice versa? What all will I need for this swap or am...
    • spittz
    • Thread
    • 2004 to 2007 hemi swap 5.7 hemi dodge hemi swap ram
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: 3rd Gen DIY
  10. Brandonc1

    Lifter failure again… how to bulletproof?

    I have a 2014 Ram 1500 that had lifter failure at 220k. When this happened, I was able to get a parts truck with 70k and swap the motors. After putting 3,500 miles on it, this engine also has lifter failure. I don't want to deal with this lifter failure again. I've been doing research for...
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    Detailed Maintenance Schedule for a 2005 1500?

    I’ve got a 2005 ram 1500 5.7 hemi that just hit 120,000 miles. It was not exactly well maintained by the previous owners it’s seen enough Wisconsin winters to need repairs and part replacements here and there. I was wondering if anyone had a detailed schedule of what needs to be replaced by...
  12. C

    MDS P1524

    I had a droning/whining noise intermittently while driving my 2019 Ram 1500. I had it looked at and was told that the most likely issue was MDS Solenoid. Currently do not have the extra funds to get it replaced, permanently deleted, or to leave my truck there and get an in depth inspection...
  13. spudgunn88

    2018 5.7L tapping sound

    Hello and thanks in advance for the replies. I have a 2018 Ram 1500 with the 5.7L. I bought it used with 24,000 miles and it currently has 33,000(rounding). I never noticed a sound before but recently have with the truck when I'm driving at a steady speed, if I need to "juice" it a little...
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    2004 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Is Producing Oil Smoke At Idle

    I bought a used truck from marketplace a while ago and didn't see this problem when I was test driving it, good job me. I have now figured out that it is burning a heavy amount of oil when it is idling. If I sit for a minute at idle and then rev the smoke gets forced out of the exhaust and...
  15. J

    5.7 E torque towing capacity 12,750 when properly equipped*; what does that mean?

    Hey Guys I have a 2022 Big Horn hemi 5.7 etorque 5’7” bed that has a towing capacity of 8,110. I realize that the 12,750 towing capability is only available when the truck is properly equipped. Is there a certain gear ratio, suspension or other equipment that the 1500 needs to be fitted with to...
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    2003 RAM 1500 5.7L CRANK/NO-START, NO PCM COMMUNICATION

    I need some help. I can get it to idle off of B12 but will crank/no-start without it. Hooked a Dodge scan tool on it and it says PCM has no communication with other modules. Fuel pressure is good and noid light indicates injectors are firing. There is spark. Any suggestions?
  17. J

    2015 5.7 Ram unmodified 120k miles running great then suddenly starts loosing power and eventually dies when pulled over and stopped.

    Unmodified and very well taken care of, adult driven and operated perfectly until driving approximately 60mph on a dry day I start losing power and I can feel the engine misfiring. Dies as soon as I pull to a stop and wouldn’t restart until returning with some tools 30 minutes later. Truck...
  18. D

    2010 Dodge Ram Seized Need to Swap Out

    Hi, My engine seized on my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi. Oil Sensor had gone off, swapped the sensor at the parts store thinking that was the issue. Needless to say the truck stalled one mile before getting home. My guess is the oil pump went out, then after my inadequate response, the engine...
  19. S

    Tranny Issues

    I'm having a 2003 Ram 2500 (5.7 Hemi with 5-speed automatic transmission) not shifting correctly. Whenever it's in drive I'll be in first then it'll shift to second and stay there as long as I keep the rpm low or the same. If I push the gas even a little bit while in second it'll immediately...
  20. 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
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Discussions
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    2012 1500 no throttle response, red lightening bolt,

    Have a 2012 ram 1500 5.7 hemi with no throttle pedal response what so ever, truck has a red lightening bolt, check engine light, codes are P2167 P2166 P2116 P2115 P2127 P2122 I’ve done 5 variations of the pedal relearn process, tried a forced relearn with my snap on scanner, tried a new pedal...
  22. MilitaryGreen1500

    2012 1500 4x4 conversion (yes, again)

    Hello! I’m brand new here, as I recently purchased a 2012 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi from my father. It’s a beauty of a truck in my opinion, and the family ties are too strong to sell it anytime soon. The problem is, off-roading capabilities. It’s a 2wd and I often need 4wd as I’ve already gotten it...
  23. SugaryClapz

    What are some upgrades I can do to the 5.7 hemi?

    Right now I have just a S&B cold air intake and was wondering what other upgrades can I do the 5.7. Since I have been working on the exterior look of my truck, I now want to focus on the engine. Any ideas would help!
  24. S

    New here

    Hi, my name is chris new to the site, looking for my first RAM, here to find out what I need to be checking for when looking. Not sure which way to go at present HEMI 5.7 , 3 lyrics diesel, or V6 3.6? Not going to be a daily, just camping (truck bed camper) lowing small fishing boat and hauling...
    • splitvw2
    • Thread
    • 3.6 v6 5.7 hemi ecodiesel slide in camper
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Introduction
  25. T

    2014 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi- No Bus message, dash and wipers go nuts.

    Hello group. Hoping for some advice/help here. Thanksgiving 2022 had my truck towed to dealer (2014 w/140,000m). The dash was flickering, gauges going dead then back on, all the alarms were pinging and flashing, wipers were on and “no bus” message was appearing. Truck died in the drive way...

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