When Chrysler announced it was bringing back the legendary Hemi in the early 2000s, it was a big deal. This new series of Hemi engines is often referred to as the “Gen. 3” after the first generation FirePower (1951-59) and second generation Elephant 426 (1964-71).
Note: This Spec Guide is part of a series of Hemi Engine Spec guides we’re putting together. See Other Hemi Engine Spec Guides Here.
Introducing the Eagle
After the initial 5.7L Gen. III Hemi was introduced in 2003, Chrysler made its first major revisions to the 5.7L Gen III Hemi with the appearance of the Eagle version engine starting in 2009.
This engine, referred to as the Eagle, introduced Variable Cam Timing (VCT) and combined that with the Multiple Displacement System (MDS) that demanded major changes to the cylinder block, cylinder heads, and other components. The cylinder heads feature improved intake port flow over the previous 5.7L heads as well as significant changes to combustion chamber size and shape.
This Engine Guide is Specifically for the 2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi “Eagle” Engine.
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VIN Identification: The 8th digit in the VIN designates the engine—for the 5.7L Eagle, the letter is T.
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2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Engine Performance
| Mopar 5.7L Hemi Eagle Performance Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version | Truck (2020 Ram 1500) | Car (2021 Challenger) |
| Displacement | 5.7L | 5.7L |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 395 @ 5,600 RPM | 375 @ 5,150 RPM |
| Torque | 410 lb.-ft. @ 3,950 RPM | 410 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 RPM |
2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Engine Block Specs
| Mopar 5.7L Hemi Block Specs | |
|---|---|
| Casting Number | 53021319DK |
| Material | Iron, with "5.7L" cast into side of block |
| Displacement | 5.7L / 345 c.i.d. |
| Bore Dia. | 99.5mm / 3.92" |
| Stroke | 90.9mm / 3.58" |
| Deck Height | 9.25" |
| Bore Spacing | 4.46" |
| Thrust Bearing Location | Number 3 |
| Main Cap Style | 2 Bolts with 2 Lateral Cross-Bolts (All 5 mains) |
| Cam-to-Crank Centerline | 7.44" |
| Bellhousing Bolt Pattern | Same as Earlier Magnum LA V8 Small Block, but with Top Center Bolt Eliminated |
2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Engine Rotating Assembly
| Mopar 5.7L Hemi Eagle Rotating Assembly Specs | |
|---|---|
| Piston Material | Hypereutectic Aluminum |
| Piston Style | Flat Top with Valve Notches (Note: All notches are NOT the same.) |
| Piston Ring Package | 1.2mm, 1.2mm, 2.0mm |
| Wrist Pin Diameter | 0.945" (Note: Most pins are press-fit, but some are bushed.) |
| Connecting Rod Material | Powdered Metal |
| Connecting Rod Style | I-Beam |
| Connecting Rod Length | 6.242" |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Bore | 2.125" |
| Connecting Rod Bolts | 9.0mm x 1 |
| Crankshaft Material | Nodular Iron, Snout Longer by 0.460" |
| Crankshaft Casting Number | 53021300BB |
| Crankshaft Main Journal Dia. | 2.559" |
| Crankshaft Rod Journal Dia. | 2.126" |
| Crankshaft Reluctor Count | 58x |
| Crankshaft Mounting Flange | 8 Bolts |
2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Cylinder Heads
| Mopar 5.7L Hemi Eagle Cylinder Head Specs | |
|---|---|
| Casting Numbers | 53021616DD (Right) |
| 53021616DE (Left) | |
| Cylinder Head Material | Aluminum, Code Name "Eagle" |
| Combustion Chamber | 65cc with Oval “Closed Chamber” Shape & Dual Spark Plugs |
| Intake Port Shape | Rectangle |
| Intake Runner Volume | 185cc, (Flow improved 14% vs. early 5.7L) |
| Exhaust Port Shape | "D" Shaped (Note: Exhaust bolt pattern different left to right.) |
| Exhaust Port Volume | 56cc |
| Intake Valve Diameter | 2.05" |
| Intake Valve Material | Steel, Solid Stem |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.55" |
| Exhaust Valve Material | Steel |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Style | Torque to Yield (TTY) |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Size | M12 x 1.5mm & 8mm |
2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Engine Cam Specs
| Mopar 5.7L Hemi Eagle Camshaft Specs | |
|---|---|
| Duration @ 0.050" (Intake/Exhaust) | 258 / 288 (Note: This is a common example, as there are multiple cams for MDS & VCT applications.) |
| Valve Lift (Intake/Exhaust) | 0.472" / 0.460" (Again, a common example) |
| Multiple Displacement System (MDS)? | Yes, but Not on All Engines |
| Variable Cam Timing (VCT)? | Yes |
| Cam Journal Dia. | 61mm Front (Note: Larger than early 5.7L for VCT.) |
2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Valvetrain Specs
| Mopar 5.7L Hemi Eagle Valvetrain Specs | |
|---|---|
| Lifter Design | Hydraulic Roller |
| Lifter Link Style | Plastic Guide x 4 |
| Lifter Body Diameter | 0.842" |
| Rocker Arm Mounting Style | Shaft |
| Rocker Arm Style | Die Cast, Roller Fulcrum |
| Rocker Ratio | 1.60:1 (Intake) 1.66:1 (Exhaust) |
| Rocker Offset | None |
| Valve Spring Style | Beehive |
| Valve Angle | 18° (Intake) 16.5° (Exhaust) |
| Timing Chain Guide Style | Spring-Loaded Tensioner |
Other 2009+ Mopar Gen. III 5.7L Hemi Eagle Engine Specs
| 5.7L Hemi Eagle Throttle Body, Fuel Injectors, Oil Pan & More | |
|---|---|
| Intake Manifold | Composite (Active length with & without MDS) (Passive, fixed length with & without MDS) |
| Throttle Body | 80mm, 4-Bolt |
| Throttle Control | Electronic |
| Fuel Injector Flow | 28 lb./hr. @ 58 PSI (Truck) 35 lb./hr. @ 58 PSI (Car) |
| Flex Fuel Capable | No |
| Fuel Injector Connector | USCAR, EV6 |
| PCM | NGC4A, GPEC2, GPEC2A |
| Crankshaft Reluctor Ring | 58 Teeth |
| Camshaft Sensor Location | Passenger Side, Front |
| Oil Pan | Varies by Application |
| Oil Pump | Gerotor (Revised 20% larger to accommodate VCT) |
| Variable Cam Timing (VVT) | Yes (But not on all models) |
| Multi-Displacement System (MDS) | Yes (But only available with automatic transmissions) |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Total Weight, Full Dress | 591 lbs. |
Do you know specs on the cam used in the 2019 ram classic. everything would be nice , lift , adv. 50thou LSA…Thank you
Hi, What gas mileage can you get with this 5.7L eagle motor. Looking for a possible replacement for a 413 wedge 1959 crown imperial 6.7L BB. Dont want to have to re engineer the whole car though. Thanks Chris Perth Australia.
Hey Chris, that can be tough to answer definitively, because the engine is only part of the mileage equation. You still need to account for things like vehicle weight and gearing. That said, a quick online search reveals that 5.7L-equipped Chargers are getting anywhere between 15 to 19 mpg city and 23 to 25 highway, depending on the year and configuration.
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But again, that’s probably not a good benchmark because we don’t know much about your setup–again, you’ll have to account for your transmissio and rear end gearing as well. Hopefully this gets you in the ballpark–Good luck with the swap!
I average 16-19 around town, and can get 25-27 on the highway.
I have an 07 charger Rt (5.7)..i believe it to be all original. I’ve been told that I can not cam this motor because of the MDS and VVT. Disappointed because at the time I was. s putting new heads on and it would have been the right time to cam. Is there really truth to this or did I just run into mechanics that didn’t want to deal with it… And if so, can you tell me what cam I could upgrade to with minimal effort and most gain (yes, every mechanics dream). Ty in advance for your time and effort.
You can cam it, but to do so you would need to deactivate the MDS in the PCM, change valve lifters from hydraulic to solid, and install a camshaft phase limiter on the engine. If you check out COMP cams they sell packages and can point you in the direction of the right cam for you.
Also i forgot to mention there are oil plugs as well for the MDS deactivation. Modern Muscle Xtreme sells a MDS delete kit that supplies you with everything you need to get rid of the MDS.
WAT CAM SHAFT Sensore& Crankshaft sensor do I need too use
I have a 2011 chrysler 300c eagle Hemi with rear resonator deleted. Thinking about doing shorty headers , cold air intake and tuner chip. Is this advisable? And if so how much horsepower gains could I expect?
Cold Air package – any filter that remains under the hood, and I don’t care if there’s a barrier wall or not, is pulling in hot air. This is why dyno pulls are almost always with the hood open. Leg Maker has a system that puts the filter UNDER the sheet metal panel, where your stock airbox sits now. This, IMHO, is the best design of aftermarket CAI kits. You’ll see about a 5-10HP increase from this CAI kit.
Shorty headers – you should see about the same…a 5-10HP improvement over the factory “log” manifolds.
“Chip” (actually referred to as a tune) – I highly, highly,. HIGHLY recommend HP Tuners. I invested in their system for my ’14 Challenger and have never been happier, learning to tune some of the variables myself and get better fuel economy, throttle response, etc. When the time comes for major upgrades, there are plenty of Tuners out there, who tune for a living, that can “remote-tune” and “email-tune” your car. All you do is drive it and log data (with HPTuners free software), email your logs to your tuner and he/she will email back your next tune file which you’ll simply flash to the PCM and TCM. Since your car is an ’11, you don’t have to unlock your PCM…which would be extra $$. There are plenty of YouTube videos about tuning Gen 3 Hemis with HPTuners.
Did Chrysler revise the lifter design on the eagle 5.7? I’ve heard 2016 and up have a new design, less prone to roller failure.
They have not but johnson lifters makes a lifter to solve the issue
Can I run a supercharger on my 2016 5.7 on stock internals?
Yes, but keep the boost to a modest level. The major supercharger mfgs have done their homework and designed their off-the-shelf systems to keep your engine safe, yet offer a significant increase in HP and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, torque to get our pleasure boats moving. 🙂
I have 2009 Jeep 5.7 Hemi need motor do to Chian let go hit the valves. What year is the 5.7 Gen 111 up too I can buy and replace the Engine thanks.are they the same up too what years.
I have a 2009 Chrysler 300C 5.7L it is the and I’m in the market for a new motor. I found a motor from a 2018 hemi, just not sure if I can swap engines are is there more to it?
What is the cost for a set of eagle heads complete with rocker arms and longer push rods
Love the articles you guys have on here. Question: Those cam specs (258/288) are way over what you normally see on a stock cam @50. Is that due to the lifters on the MDS system or is that advertised duration? I use a lot of OAC articles as a base line of information when doing MDS and DOD deletes but those specs are a little different than what I expected, cause that’s in line with a drag racing cam or something. Thanks.
Again, as always, your work is thorough and exemplary. I knew the ports were noticeably ‘better’ as cast than their anti-valve seat predecessors but not “the numbers”, nor was I aware of a nearly 1 pt compression increase. Did Stg V steal their millenium design from X-ler or the other way ’round? I thank you.
David R. Lee
Hi, can I use a 2011 charger rt motor and a 8 speed transmission to it, what’s needed for this to work
Hi, can I use a 2011 charger rt motor on a 8 speed transmission to it, what’s needed for this to work