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2008 5.7 any good? #2426647
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found a 2008 5.7 for a good price. is it good for a performance build or should I look for a newer model year?


67 Dart GT 340 4 speed
70 AAR Cuda 408 6 barrel
96 Indy Ram original owner
2011 Hemi Durango
Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2426712
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What are you looking to do with it?


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Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2426723
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How much is it and what are you looking to do? Factory intake or aftermarket? Stroker? If you’re doing a build, Eagle heads can be added, although early 5.7 heads can flow a ton of air as well, they’re just at the bottom rung (although the bottom rung is pretty high in this case, they flow 265+ untouched) of the factory offerings

Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2426920
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Go for it. The 03-08 5.7 offers the most potential vs. cost other gen III engines IMHO. It is also the most versatile especially if you are thinking of using a carb.


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Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2426975
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Originally Posted By 11secaarcuda
found a 2008 5.7 for a good price. is it good for a performance build or should I look for a newer model year?



There are Crap, Junk, I'll do you a favor I'll drive from my end of PA to yours to pay you what you paid.... wave

Seriously, depending on what you want to do, it's your best starting point.
350-425 Hp is not that far away from a stock long block, a good crank,rods and pistons, 450 to about 550 is achievable with a set of worked stock heads. Eagle heads can get you to 600 NA.

Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2427453
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A early 5.7 based 392 stroker would be killer
So easy to make power


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Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2427576
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I find the 09 up for half the price or even less than that vs the early ones. I've had 3 03-08s, all ended up with spun rod bearings. I'll never install another 03-08 without pulling and checking every bearing no matter what the mileage or how clean it looks.


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What all is required to swap into a 67 Dart that currently has a 340 4 speed in it?


67 Dart GT 340 4 speed
70 AAR Cuda 408 6 barrel
96 Indy Ram original owner
2011 Hemi Durango
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Originally Posted By Silver70
I find the 09 up for half the price or even less than that vs the early ones. I've had 3 03-08s, all ended up with spun rod bearings. I'll never install another 03-08 without pulling and checking every bearing no matter what the mileage or how clean it looks.




I won't install one with out removing everything factory, its like a 9 inch ford rear, once you remove all the factory stuff , you can really beat on them.

Re: 2008 5.7 any good? [Re: 11secaarcuda] #2427623
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Originally Posted By 11secaarcuda
What all is required to swap into a 67 Dart that currently has a 340 4 speed in it?



Motor mounts(http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsType/57.61Hemi.html#head6 )or front plate) Headers(TTI) and some form of ignition system, the MSD Hemi-6 seams to be a good one to start with for NA. if your going Fuel injection Megasquirt, or Holley EFI
Your Bell-housing will work , you just need a G3 hemi specific Flywheel.


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