It's a 2wd automatic with the 545RFE transmission which sounds like a good candidate, but again, I can't tune the transmission on the 2004. There is a 2009 Chrysler Aspen with the VVT 5.7. unfortunately it's 4wd, so I would be just taking the engine and not the transmission from this one, as well as my harness concerns I expressed earlier in Problem 2: Damaged Lifter. It is easy for your camshaft lifter roller on your 5.7 Hemi engine to get damaged. Beyond the general wear and tear, and as we will discuss further below, the 5.7 Hemi engine has a possible design flaw that may be responsible for damaged camshafts and lifters. The cause: lubrication. The oil that gets to the lifter is 5.7 Hemi Engine. The 5.7 liter Hemi engine is rated at 345 horsepower and 375 ft. lb. of torque. It accelerates the Ram from 0-60 in seven seconds. In 2004, this engine in a regular cab Ram was rated at 13 mpg city and 17 hwy. The 2005 and onward engines received a cylinder deactivation feature, increasing mpg to three on the highway and four The 2500 5.7 Hemi came with a 3.73 or 4.10 gears. The 4.10 gears are best for towing duties. Also the '04 5.7 hemi is down on power compared to the new gen 5.7 engines so don't expect it to keep up with a Diesel or new gen truck. My 1st 5th wheel trailer was a '84 26' 8600 gvwr actual loaded weight was in the 7200-7600 lbs range. RAM V6 vs V8 HEMI Problems #3: Multi-Displacement System (MDS) The 5.7 Eagle Hemi engine (2009+ update) uses multi-displacement technology to turn off 4 cylinders while driving. It’s a fantastic technique to increase fuel efficiency and pollution. There is nothing wrong with MDS at first glance. Deleted member 89374. Feb 9, 2023. #2. 2016 RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI - 45K miles. Ours ran on Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 for most of its life with 5K to 7K OCIs. This oil is easy to find and performs great in the HEMI. We're also using the bigger oil filters like Purolator PBL24651, or FRAM XG2 or FS2. Over the years, 5.7 owners have noticed that these engines have a tendency to snap exhaust manifold bolts, the MDS sometimes doesn’t function properly, and lastly, some engines have the “Hemi tick”. “Hemi Tick” & Why Good Oil is So Important for the 5.7 Hemi. Before we get into the meat of the article, there’s something that needs That is a good deal. I looked at a 4door 4x4 hemi and 117k on the clock. Dealer wanted 15k for it. I flipped him the bird and left. Engine Hemi 5.7. The Dodge 5.7 HEMI is a popular engine in Dodge and Chrysler performance vehicles, as well as Ram trucks. Its enormous displacement offers decent power from the factory. The 345 HEMI, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be desired. A few minor modifications can take the 5.7 V8 to new heights. This should be the top choice for your 5.7 Hemi Truck. 2. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil. 70% of all engines fail due to mechanical wear stemming from dirty and degraded oil. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil is formulated for the complete protection of your engine. gs8dQ.