New Hemi Engine Swaps: The Ultimate Guide to Installing 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4L & Hellcat Engines in Any Vehicle

Discover the secrets of transforming your classic ride into a modern powerhouse with New Hemi Engine Swaps: How to Swap 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4L, and Hellcat Engines into Almost Anything. In this comprehensive guide, automotive expert Joseph Hinds takes you on a journey through the process of seamlessly integrating the legendary Hemi power into your favorite vintage chassis.

While LS swaps have dominated the scene for years, Mopar enthusiasts can now join the excitement. With the 20-year legacy of the new Hemi platform and an abundance of salvage-yard cores, the timing couldn't be better. The arrival of the formidable Hellcat in 2015, coupled with Mopar's expanded crate-engine program, has paved the way for aftermarket manufacturers to provide a range of peripherals and parts, simplifying the entire swap process. Suddenly, swapping a crate Hemi engine becomes as attainable as an LS swap.

New Hemi Engine Swaps covers all the essential aspects, ensuring a successful installation. From engine mounts and transmission crossmembers to headers designed for a perfect fit, you'll find solutions to common challenges along the way. Fuel-supply items such as pumps and tanks, as well as engine-compatibility concerns like oil-filter locations and oil-pan accommodations, are thoroughly addressed.

The book also dives into the critical elements that often worry enthusiasts the most: wiring, modern powertrain control modules (PCMs), computer controls, and fuel injection. With detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, you'll gain the confidence to tackle these technical aspects. The guide even features a special section on programming aftermarket electronic fuel-injection (EFI) systems, providing you with invaluable insights.

Thanks to advancements in technology and a wealth of resources, performing these engine swaps no longer requires a computer science degree or welding certifications. Vintage Mopar owners are now seeing their beloved classics in a new light, with endless possibilities for enhanced performance. Whether you're a hands-on DIY enthusiast, considering professional assistance, or simply curious about the process, New Hemi Engine Swaps is the ultimate companion.

Key Features:

• The first-ever book dedicated to swapping these popular Hemi engines
• Abundant availability of used engines and high-quality factory crate options
• Extensive aftermarket support with readily available parts and components

Unleash the true potential of your vintage vehicle with New Hemi Engine Swaps. Upgrade your ride and experience the exhilaration of modern power blended with classic charm.

The New Hemi engine has an aggressive persona and outstanding performance. Powering the Challenger, Charger, Ram trucks, and other vehicles in the Chrysler lineup, this engine produces at least one horsepower per cubic inch. Unleashed in 2003, it has been offered in 5.7-, 6.1-, 6.2-, and now 6.4-liter displacements. With each successive engine introduction, Chrysler has extracted more performance. And with the launch of the Hellcat and Demon 6.2-liter supercharged engines, Chrysler built the highest horsepower production engines ever made, at 707 hp and 840 hp, respectively. This third-generation Hemi carries on a high-performance Chrysler tradition and is considered the most powerful and “buildable” new pushrod V-8 engine on the market today. Mopar engine expert and veteran author Larry Shepard reveals up-to-date modification techniques and products for achieving higher performance. Porting and modifying the stock Hemi heads as well as the best flow characteristics with high lift are revealed. In addition, guidance on aftermarket heads is provided. A supercharger is one of the most cost-effective aftermarket add-ons, and the options and installation are comprehensively covered. Shepard guides you through the art and science of selecting a cam, so you find a cam that meets your airflow needs and performance goals. He details stock and forged crankshafts plus H- and I-beam connecting rods that support the targeted horsepower, so you can choose the best rotating assembly for your engine. In addition, intake manifold and fuel systems, ignition systems, exhaust systems, and more are covered. • The only current book that provides New Hemi maxperformance engine builds • Aftermarket supercharger selection and installation is one of the most popular projects and is covered here • Provides fuel system mods and carburetor conversion information, useful in engine swaps, that is not found in other books Larry Shepard, a distinguished engineer, parts manager, and racing coordinator, has a deep history within Chrysler Corporation and Mopar Racing. He also has an in-depth knowledge of LA small-blocks. Shepard has authored more than a half dozen books, and his latest book, Jeep 4.0 Engines, won the Best of 2014 International Automotive Media Award. As a seasoned author and Mopar expert, he has written several high-performance Chrysler rebuild books. When Chrysler released the “new” third-generation Hemi engine in 2003, the automotive public placed high expectations on the Hemi’s triumphant return. The Hemi Gen III 5.7L, 6.1L, and 6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines didn’t disappoint; they produced copious amounts of horsepower and torque while delivering exceptional durability. Long-time Mopar engineer, racing coordinator, and veteran author Larry Shepard delivers thorough instructions for each crucial step of the rebuilding process. Before commencing engine tear down, Shepard shows you how to perform compression and leak down testing to accurately assess the health of the engine. Disassembly and comprehensive inspection instructions are provided so you can determine and remedy any underlying problems. Expert insight allows you to select the ideal parts package for your rebuild, whether OEM replacement or compatible and complementary high-performance parts are selected. The most pertinent information for the latest machining practices is provided, so you can coordinate with the machine shop to return the block, head, intake, and other surfaces to likenew condition. Assembling the cylinder heads as well as accurately measuring, checking clearances, and test fitting parts is detailed, so you’re sure all components are within spec and ready for final assembly. Finally, comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for assembling all components into a completed engine. The modern Hemi engine is lighter and stronger and offers far better drivability and performance than its predecessors. However, after hundreds of thousands of miles, extreme use, or high-performance applications, these rugged engines require a professional caliber rebuild. With this book, you can confidently complete your Hemi rebuild and get your car or truck back into action. • Thousands of high-mileage Hemi car and truck engines are in need of rebuilding • Comprehensive specs, measurements, and torque figures provide all necessary information to complete a rebuild • Expert guidance demonstrates the most effective and efficient rebuilding procedures About the Author Larry Shepard, a distinguished engineer, parts manager, and racing coordinator, has a deep history within Chrysler Corporation and Mopar Racing. He also has an in-depth knowledge of LA small-blocks. Shepard has authored more than a half dozen books, and his latest book, Jeep 4.0 Engines, won the Best of 2014 International Automotive Media Award. As a seasoned author and Mopar expert, he has written several high performance Chrysler rebuild books.