Problems with Gladiator V8's (5.7 or 6.8)

[Capt.]

What I am interested in learning is:
Are the V8 owners experiencing the large range of engine problems that 6cyl Pentastar owners have?
Appreciate candid comments.
Examples welcome. Thanks!

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[Thunderspud]

Hmmmm, you might have better luck with your question if you ask this of a vehicle that has actually had both options available. Unless you are asking about aftermarket swaps.....

Is that what you are asking about?

 

[rharr]

if you want to know about FCA V8 engine issues you should head over the Ram forums and see what they are saying. Those would be the motors FCA would use if they ever put a V8 into a JT.

 

[ChrisNLA]

The short of it, the Hemi is probably just as 'unreliable' as the Pentastar thanks to its MDS system. Eats lifters and sometimes cams. Just like Chevrolet LS and LT motors as well.

 

[rharr]

The short of it, the Hemi is probably just as 'unreliable' as the Pentastar thanks to its MDS system. Eats lifters and sometimes cams. Just like Chevrolet LS and LT motors as well.

Don't forget the 5.7 header leak, it's such a monster power just leaks out of the nooks and crannies...

 

[Stormtroopin]

The 5.7 has the dreaded exhaust manifold bolt issue, I’ve done so many of them on rams throughout the years I have a special spot in my tool box with everything I need, drill bits a couple different socket sizes and extensions. It’s honestly a pretty easy job.

 

[ChrisNLA]

Don't forget the 5.7 header leak, it's such a monster power just leaks out of the nooks and crannies...

Ah yes. So bad that a diesel parts company designed an entirely new casting to try and prevent the issue from happening again.

Id buy a Hemi just as soon as a Pentastar, but I'm not gonna pretend it doesnt suck 'just as much'.

 

[MPMB]

The problem with Gladiator V8s can be summed up thusly:

There ain't any OEM Gladiator V8s. That's the problem.

 

[Old Dogger]

The short of it, the Hemi is probably just as 'unreliable' as the Pentastar thanks to its MDS system. Eats lifters and sometimes cams. Just like Chevrolet LS and LT motors as well.

Agree........

 

[Capt.]

Hmmmm, you might have better luck with your question if you ask this of a vehicle that has actually had both options available. Unless you are asking about aftermarket swaps.....

Is that what you are asking about?

 

[Capt.]

Thanks for your comment. I am asking about OEM V8's. They seem to be rare but I assume it was a choice when ordering a new Gladiator?

 

[Thunderspud]

Thanks for your comment. I am asking about OEM V8's. They seem to be rare but I assume it was a choice when ordering a new Gladiator?

Unfortunately, you may have been misinformed. A factory equipped V8 JT Gladiator doesn't currently exist.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Thanks for your comment. I am asking about OEM V8's. They seem to be rare but I assume it was a choice when ordering a new Gladiator?

If you read any of the threads involving the JT and a V8, one of the largest complaints is that it has never been an option.

 

[shakazulu12]

I guess technically you could get one in the SJ generation of the Gladiator from the factory

 

[Capt.]

The short of it, the Hemi is probably just as 'unreliable' as the Pentastar thanks to its MDS system. Eats lifters and sometimes cams. Just like Chevrolet LS and LT motors as well.

Thanks, All replies provide the answers needed.

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