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When did Dodge put the Hemi in the Ram?

When did Dodge put the Hemi in the Ram?

2003
The first GEN III HEMI engines appeared back in 2003 in the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks. It displaced 5.7 liters (345 cubic-inches for you old-school fans).

When did the Dodge 5.7 Hemi engine change?

If the 345 HEMI were a below average engine it’s unlikely Chrysler and Dodge would keep it around for so long in their flagship cars. In 2009, the 5.7L engine was revised to improve emissions, fuel economy, and performance. The revised engine is known as the 5.7 Eagle. A few notable updates to the 5.7 HEMI include:

What was the redesign of the Dodge Ram 1500?

Show full review The redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 emphasizes aerodynamic styling with a unique “grille-forward” design, ride comfort with a coil-spring rear suspension and storage innovation with the RamBox. Dodge also addressed the basics with more power in the Hemi engine and a radically improved interior.

How much does it cost to have a Dodge Ram engine hesitate?

Dodge Ram 1500 Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection at your home or office. Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now. Dodge Ram 1500 Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $89 on average.

What kind of engine does a Dodge 1500 have?

Dodge has created the smoothest riding full size pickup yet. —Tom Morr The most-popular Ram 1500 engine should continue to be the Hemi. The 5.7-liter V8 gets “next-generation” massaging which results in 390 hp, a 13 percent increase over 2008’s 345 hp rating. The big V8 now delivers 407 lb.-ft. of torque too, an 8 percent jump.

What was the displacement of a 1956 Dodge Hemi engine?

315 For 1956, Dodge increased the displacement to 315 cu in (5.2 L) with a longer 3.80 in (96.5 mm) stroke and a taller raised-deck block and now with a polyspheric heads—no longer a Hemi. But the optional high-performance D-500 version of this engine had a four-barrel carburetor and a larger valved Dodge hemispherical combustion chambered head.

How much horsepower does a Dodge Hemi V8 have?

The Hemi should achieve EPA ratings of 13-mpg city and 19-mpg highway for 2WD models and 13 city and 18 highway for 4x4s. The two Magnum engines are also refined for better power and economy and can run E85 fuel. Like the Hemi, the 4.7-liter V8 gets two spark plugs per cylinder and higher compression to deliver 310 hp and 330 lb.-ft. of torque.

Dodge has created the smoothest riding full size pickup yet. —Tom Morr The most-popular Ram 1500 engine should continue to be the Hemi. The 5.7-liter V8 gets “next-generation” massaging which results in 390 hp, a 13 percent increase over 2008’s 345 hp rating. The big V8 now delivers 407 lb.-ft. of torque too, an 8 percent jump.

Which is the best Dodge 1500 to buy?

The HEMI is updated for 2009, with more power and torque. The HEMI also delivers fuel economy comparable to that of the 4.7-liter V8, and it can tow a heavier load. Dodge claims the Ram 1500 Sport Regular Cab with the HEMI and the optional R/T package is the fastest pickup in the class, with a zero-to-60-mph acceleration time under 6.0 seconds.

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