How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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I Have a 2011 Ram 1500 4x4 w/ 5.7 that has a bad cam or lifter. I also have a 2004 5.7 engine out of a 2wd 1500 (complete top to bottom and front to back) that has almost no miles on it. My question is, how much has changed between 2004 and 2011? Is there any electrical gremlins that are going to cause headaches? I'm guessing that as far as dropping it in and bolting it up, I won't run into many issues, but the electrical has me wondering what has all changed? I could sell the engine to pay for a top end rebuild, but if it'll drop in without complications, I would rather go that route. Any insight would be helpful, thanks.
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Re: How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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I Have a 2011 Ram 1500 4x4 w/ 5.7 that has a bad cam or lifter. I also have a 2004 5.7 engine out of a 2wd 1500 (complete top to bottom and front to back) that has almost no miles on it. My question is, how much has changed between 2004 and 2011? Is there any electrical gremlins that are going to cause headaches? I'm guessing that as far as dropping it in and bolting it up, I won't run into many issues, but the electrical has me wondering what has all changed? I could sell the engine to pay for a top end rebuild, but if it'll drop in without complications, I would rather go that route. Any insight would be helpful, thanks. scratch geometry dash
The 5.7-liter Hemi engine in the 2011 Ram 1500 and the 2004 model are largely similar in terms of basic architecture, but there have been some changes and updates over the years.
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Re: How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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Does the 2011 1500 have the cylinder deactivation feature? (Where it went from an 8 cylinder to a 4 cylinder.) YES
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Re: How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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The 5.7 has had two major generations. 04-09 and 09-up. Different heads, etc... Your 2011 is the better 5.7. Eagle Heads with VVT started in '09 as mentioned and I'd be afraid of the electrical communications playing well. HotRodDave needs to chime in for you....he knows these GenIII Hemis!
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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Well, I'd like to hear what Hot Rod Dave has to say, but I think that I've already heard enough to know that repairing the engine is a better option than replacing it with the older one that I have. I do plan on going with the MDS delete system though. I just have never been a fan of the theory itself.
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Re: How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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Well, I'd like to hear what Hot Rod Dave has to say, but I think that I've already heard enough to know that repairing the engine is a better option than replacing it with the older one that I have. I do plan on going with the MDS delete system though. I just have never been a fan of the theory itself. For those of you who have replaced the cam and lifters multiple times, do you find it easier or quicker to pull the engine or just pull the radiator and go at it in the vehicle? One guy mentioned that pulling the cab would probably make it easier but that seems a bit extreme, in my opinion.
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Re: How much has the 5.7 evolved since it began?
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Well, I'd like to hear what Hot Rod Dave has to say, but I think that I've already heard enough to know that repairing the engine is a better option than replacing it with the older one that I have. I do plan on going with the MDS delete system though. I just have never been a fan of the theory itself. For those of you who have replaced the cam and lifters multiple times, do you find it easier or quicker to pull the engine or just pull the radiator and go at it in the vehicle? One guy mentioned that pulling the cab would probably make it easier but that seems a bit extreme, in my opinion. Keep in mind just like the LS the heads have to come off to replace cam and lifters.
Facts are stubborn things.
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