What causes a Hemi to tick?

Low quality fuel can cause the hemi tick. Fuels that contain high amounts of ethanol or that are low octane may not properly lubricate the fuel injectors and can lead to a slight tapping or ticking noise. Low-octane gas has also been known to cause an ignition knock in high-performance engines.

Did Dodge fix the Hemi tick?

Short answer, no, RAM didn’t fix the tick as far as I have read. Owner options like what has been written in other threads and a bit above abounds but I believe it’s still there. Sure are a bazillion posts/articles about it online.

Does the 6.4 Hemi tick?

Registered. Hemi “Tick” coming from the top of the Motor is NORMAL. A little lifter noise does NOT translate through the bottom of the car to the exhaust.

Does the 6.4 Hemi have lifter problems?

Lifter problems on the 6.4 HEMI likely boil down to poor oil flow over the lifter rollers which causes them to seize. Once this occurs, the lifter contacts the cam lobes and produces an audible engine ticking noise. Of course, metal on metal contact also results in shavings of metal entering the engine oil.

How reliable is the 6.4 L Hemi?

In general, the 6.4 Hemi is a big reliable, American pushrod V8 engine with a factory warranty for five years or 100,000 miles. In stock form, the 6.4 Hemi is a great engine that lasts and serves hundreds of thousand miles.

When does the Hemi tick on a Dodge Ram?

Discussion in ‘ Engine & Performance ‘ started by metalfarm, Jun 20, 2016 . So I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with Hemi 5.7. 45,000 miles. Sometimes on start up it ticks. Some times it can be fairly loud. It only lasts a few seconds.

When did the 2014 Ram Hemi come out?

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. By Stephen Elmer Oct 20, 2014 Photos by Chris Blanchette. Video by Chris Blanchette. Ram is on a roll when it comes to innovating in the pickup truck segment lately.

How much does a 6.4L HEMI engine cost?

Opt for the 6.4L and you’ll have to drop $1,495 over the base engine, a 5.7L HEMI V8 that makes 29 lb-ft of torque less than 6.4. Loading … So, going for the new engine will save you money out of the gate. But once you pick up your new gas-powered heavy duty, will it deliver the goods? I never really wanted more power while driving without a load.

How much horsepower does a Ram 2500 Hemi have?

It cranks out 410 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque that sounds pretty appealing on paper. That’s a full 371 fewer lb-ft of torque than what you get with the 6.7L Cummins diesel, but it will also save you $6,665 compared to the oil burner, which is an $8,100 option.

Why does my Hemi make a ticking noise?

Solutions for a Ticking HEMI. The Chrysler hemi performance engines are notorious for making slight tapping or ticking noises. Tapping and ticking noises can be caused by various problems in the motor, however these noises are most likely caused by a lack of lubrication, and may be a sign of a more significant problem.

Which is better 6.4 Hemi or 5.7 Hemi?

The truck 6.4 Hemi engine offers more power and torque than the smaller 5.7L version and is more suitable for hauling and towing like its alternative turbocharged diesel engine option – the 6.7L ISB Cummins. Let’s take an in-depth look at the 6.4L/392 Hemi engine design, its common problems, reliability, and longevity.

What causes a Hemi to tick?