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Chrysler HEMI 5.7L – photo by Kgbo Chrysler HEMI Family (3rd Gen)
All Engines
Problems
Sludge builds up in the heads, and can eventually cause the pushrods to snap; can be inspected by pulling the valve covers and looking at the valve train
Not Problems
Engines often develop a ticking noise; this is related to the valve train and is not a concern
5.7L
Usage
Chrysler Aspen
Chrysler 300C (LX)
Chrysler 300C (LD)
Dodge Challenger (Gen 3)
Dodge Charger R/T (LX)
Dodge Charger R/T (LD)
Dodge Durango (Gen 2)
Dodge Durango (Gen 3)
Dodge Magnum R/T (LX)
Dodge Ram 1500 (Gen 3)
Dodge Ram/Ram Pickup 1500 (Gen 4)
Jeep Commander (XK)Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)
6.1L
Usage
Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (LX)
Dodge Challenger SRT-8 (Gen 3)
Dodge Charger SRT-8 (LX)
Dodge Magnum SRT-8 (LX)
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (WK)
6.2L Demon
Usage
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (Gen 3)
6.2L Hellcat
Usage
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (Gen 3)
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat (LD)
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk (WK2)
6.4L 392
Usage
Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (LD)
Dodge Challenger SRT8, SRT 392 (Gen 3)
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack, SRT8, SRT 392 (LD)
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, SRT8 (WK2)
