5.7 Cam changeout, Is there a better RV Cam profile than stock?

[Red Deer Ram]

So I had a stuck lifter, noise went away and I assume it freed itself up. I have some valvetrain noise, goes away when the engine warms up now. Did an oil change had some filings in the oil, and done a second change since with no filings. Threw a rare earth magnet on the bottom of the oil pan to catch anything the filter didn't. Owned since new, well cared for and has always run on synthetic oil fyi. I am resigned to changing the cam & lifters.

My question to the forum is this: Is there a better profile of camshaft for towing other than stock. I use the truck primarily for dragging our travel trailer around. I was going to upgrade to the Hellcat lifters, but have read that Comp Cams says their lifters are superior to the OEM Hellcat versions... Does anyone have experience they can share?. Thanks.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Flyin' Ryan Sidewinder 2.0

 

[Red Deer Ram]

Thanks Ryan, is your cam for torque or? Do you tow with your truck?

 

[HandyCruiser]

Hummm. I love a Hemi with some lope at idle.

Flyin' Ryan Sidewinder 2.0 Camshaft.

https://www.frptuning.com/

www.youtube.com

 

[DILLIGAF]

Hummm. I love a Hemi with some lope at idle.

Flyin' Ryan Sidewinder 2.0 Camshaft.

https://www.frptuning.com/

www.youtube.com

Yup thats mine

 

[Rod Knock]

@Red Deer Ram - I don't know about the cam, but I would definitively go with some Johnson lifters.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

X2 on the Johnson a total redesigned roller lifter.

 

[crackerjack1957]

NSR Stage 1 HRT 216/222 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Dodge 5.7L HEMI w/ VVT 2009+

No Springs Required (NSR) Stage 1 Grind for 5.7L HEMI only. Great mid-range torque w/ excellent power. Perfect for heavier vehicles, has instant response.

www.compcams.com

 

[Rod Knock]

@Wild one - The Red Line 5W-30 is awesome, no regrets She purrs like a kitten on it, only got like 600~700 miles on the new oil.

 

[Wild one]

@Wild one - The Red Line 5W-30 is awesome, no regrets She purrs like a kitten on it, only got like 600~700 miles on the new oil.

Don't thank me, thank Mike/Burla he talked me into the oil several years back,lol

 

[Rod Knock]

Don't thank me, thank Mike/Burla he talked me into the oil several years back,lol

What did you use before Red Line?

 

[Red Deer Ram]

@Red Deer Ram - I don't know about the cam, but I would definitively go with some Johnson lifters.

I haven’t heard of them. I will have a look at them. Thanks

 

[crackerjack1957]

I haven’t heard of them. I will have a look at them. Thanks

@Fast69Mopar recommends........builds Hemi's

GEN III Hemi Lifter Tick Solved - Hot Rod Engine Tech

It’s no secret among engine builders and enthusiasts that hydraulic lifter and associated valvetrain issues have plagued GEN III Chrysler Hemi engines for years. Internet forums are awash with tales of engine failures, high repair bills and annoying noises often referred to as the “Hemi Tick”.

hotrodenginetech.com

 

[Fast69Mopar]

I haven’t heard of them. I will have a look at them. Thanks

As @crackerjack1957 said, I recommend, install and personally use Johnson Lifters. I have use the Johnson ST2356 Short Travel w/ Axle Oiling many times with great results. I use this lifter on majority of the HEMI's that will see alot of track duty. I can normally get these lifters from Johnson for $775.00 but a couple of other places are in the $775-$825 price range.

I have also had some solid results from the Crower HEMI lifters. I have been using this lifter for about a year now in my street motors and have not experienced a single failure or any type of lifter noise. I have two motors that I built 6 months ago that see 100% track duty and 8200rpm shifts and these have performed flawlessly.
Crower P/N: 66323PH-16 $526.06

In the grand scheme of things I believe this is a small price to pay when it comes to the longevity and reliability of my motors. I have had too many Mopar lifters make noise and collapse and it gets old pulling the heads off of the same motor over and over just to change out the lifters.

 

[Wild one]

As @crackerjack1957 said, I recommend, install and personally use Johnson Lifters. I have use the Johnson ST2356 Short Travel w/ Axle Oiling many times with great results. I use this lifter on majority of the HEMI's that will see alot of track duty. I can normally get these lifters from Johnson for $775.00 but a couple of other places are in the $775-$825 price range.

I have also had some solid results from the Crower HEMI lifters. I have been using this lifter for about a year now in my street motors and have not experienced a single failure or any type of lifter noise. I have two motors that I built 6 months ago that see 100% track duty and 8200rpm shifts and these have performed flawlessly.
Crower P/N: 66323PH-16 $526.06

In the grand scheme of things I believe this is a small price to pay when it comes to the longevity and reliability of my motors. I have had too many Mopar lifters make noise and collapse and it gets old pulling the heads off of the same motor over and over just to change out the lifters.

He's in Canada Fast,the lifters up here will run him right around 1500 Canuck.They might be hard to justify on a daily driver,that has a very good chance of going down the road in a few years,lol

 

[Fast69Mopar]

He's in Canada Fast,the lifters up here will run him right around 1500 Canuck.They might be hard to justify on a daily driver,that has a very good chance of going down the road in a few years,lol

I didn't realize he was in Canada. If that's the case then I would stick with the Mopar lifters or the Crower set which I have had a good experience with.

 

[Red Deer Ram]

He's in Canada Fast,the lifters up here will run him right around 1500 Canuck.They might be hard to justify on a daily driver,that has a very good chance of going down the road in a few years,lol

Thanks for the suggestion, I have to do some more searching for these lifters. I don’t mind spending the money on quality parts. I prefer to do thinks right, once. Regardless of the cost, doing it myself is in my wheelhouse having put a number of engines together over the years which will save me some $$$. I will look into the Crower’s as well. Input appreciated.

 

[Red Deer Ram]

Thanks Fast, your experience is exactly what I was looking for. I don’t mind paying for quality. I travel into the US frequently. Maybe pick some up and smuggle them across the border lol.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

Thanks Fast, your experience is exactly what I was looking for. I don’t mind paying for quality. I travel into the US frequently. Maybe pick some up and smuggle them across the border lol.

Haha good idea. The Crower lifters are a very good street/strip lifter and they have the provision for axle oiling. If you can pick up a set in the US and save some greenbacks you'll be doing alright.

 

[Red Deer Ram]

Haha good idea. The Crower lifters are a very good street/strip lifter and they have the provision for axle oiling. If you can pick up a set in the US and save some greenbacks you'll be doing alright.

I see there’s a couple versions of the Crower lifter. Do you know the part number you used?