When your Gen III Hemi is assembled and ready to run, the engine needs to be broken-in before it is put into service on the street or track. You can do that on a dyno, in-the-car, or on a hot stand. Dynos are very common today and just about every engine shop has one. The hot-stand just runs the … [Read more...] about How to Properly Break-In a Gen III Hemi
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How to Choose the Right Gen III Hemi Piston
Typically, the max-performance piston choice is between hypereutectic and forged. Because the Gen III Hemi pistons are hypereutectic, the choice becomes easier. Production blocks are basically thin-wall castings so the amount of overbore allowed is very limited: .010 or .020 inch. On the other … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Gen III Hemi Piston
Troubleshooting a Gen III Hemi for Rebuild
There are many reasons to decide that it’s time to rebuild an engine, but typically the engine will give you a sign that will get your attention and convince you that it is time to get the wrenches out! Some of the key signs include high mileage, high oil consumption, oil leaks, or a smoking engine. … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting a Gen III Hemi for Rebuild
Gen III Hemi Headers Shootout: Finding The Perfect Header for Your Hemi
Whether it’s a 5.7L, 6.1L, or 6.4L, every engine responds to exhaust upgrades, especially when the upgrades include dedicated long-tube headers. In design and function, headers are much like the intake manifold, only in reverse. As with the intake, the exhaust manifolds or tubular headers are … [Read more...] about Gen III Hemi Headers Shootout: Finding The Perfect Header for Your Hemi
Gen III Hemi Cylinder Head Removal & Disassembly
Once the Gen III Hemi has been removed from the vehicle, the flexplate or flywheel has been removed, and the engine has been mounted to the engine stand, a proper teardown can begin. While you may not know the full history of the engine assembly, once mounted to the stand it would be obvious if it … [Read more...] about Gen III Hemi Cylinder Head Removal & Disassembly
Gen III Hemi Camshaft Install (both Pre-Eagle & Eagle)
Correctly installing the camshaft in a Gen III Hemi is critical, and knowing the steps for which version you have is just as important. There are two slightly different aligning process procedures based on Chrysler’s information: an early style and a late style. To install the camshaft properly, … [Read more...] about Gen III Hemi Camshaft Install (both Pre-Eagle & Eagle)
Rebuilding a GenIII Hemi into a Stroker Hemi
The Gen III Hemi engines in production today have evolved from a long line of performance/race Hemi engines that also did double duty as production engines. These new Hemi engines also share many features with the Chrysler/Mopar small-block engines. Since the engine has been out in the public … [Read more...] about Rebuilding a GenIII Hemi into a Stroker Hemi