GM LS1 5.7L Engine: Evolution, Specs, & Common Issues Explained

Discover how the LS1 became a lightweight, swap-friendly V8 icon, from its C5 Corvette debut to HSV power upgrades, and learn ...

Why HEMI Lifters Are So Prone To Failure

While HEMI engines have a reputation for toughness and durability, there is one common weak spot in the design: HEMI lifters ...
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1964 Dodge Polara Hemi Pushbutton Kills Itself, Mechanic Finds Huge 1/16-Inch Mistake

This show-winning Polara with over 600 hp was sidelined by a hidden assembly configuration error in its valvetrain geometry, ...
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I Passed on the Expensive Warranty For a Used 2019 Ram, 7,000 Miles Later the Engine Blew, and Not Getting It Was a Huge Mistake

A 2019 Ram 1500 owner is living a nightmare. He skipped the warranty to afford payments, but 7,000 miles later, the engine is ...
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Engine Teardown Exposes What Nearly Destroyed This 90,000-Mile Hemi V8

YouTuber mechanic bought a suspiciously cheap, 6.4L Hemi V8 with mystery issues. Teardown revealed a failed lifter; damage was surprisingly contained, sparing major engine components. The lesson: ...
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The Ram 1500 Hemi Is Slower To 60 MPH Than The Hurricane

After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...
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1-of-1 Special Order 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Carries Hemi Firepower, ZZZ Paint Code

The Chrysler Saratoga nameplate had a curious rhythm — born in 1939 as a symbol of streamlined ambition, silenced in 1953, and reborn four years later in a world that suddenly wanted fins, flash, and ...
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‘Don’t light your truck on fire’ Mistakes to avoid while fixing the Ram 1500 HEMI tick

I have good news and bad news about the infamous Ram 1500 HEMI tick. The bad news is that if you hear your exhaust ticking, then you have a problem. But the good news is that the issue can be ...
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Setting Valves and Lifters – Ed’s 392 Hemi Build with Ed Smith

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How To Make Noisy Lifters Quiet (And Keep Them That Way)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Decades ago, when cars and truck engines used solid lifters, a cacophonous drivetrain was to be expected. However, solid lifters were phased ...
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The Hemi V8 Is Back In Ram Trucks Like It Never Left

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...
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My 2011 Ford Ranger has noisy engine tappets

Noisy tappets (also known as hydraulic lifters) are relatively common on engines that have done their fair share of work. By using oil pressure generated from the engine’s oil pump, the hydraulic ...