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Old 03-10-2010, 07:20 PM
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But ill ask it anyway. OK again even tho most of you probably already know because I post questions alot. I have a 07 5.7 HEMI QC and I just was noticing that my engine stays hot/warm for quite awhile as in I can get home (after not really driving it hard or anything) go inside and come outside a good 2 hours later and the grill will still be pretty warm. now the truck isn't over heating or anything I was just wondering if anyone else noticed this. Thanks again guys for answering all my questions.
 
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combustion engines create alot of heat.
 
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My Ram cools off faster that my Mazda, and the Mazda has an aluminum I-4. If your truck isn't overheating, don't sweat it. It is a cast-iron block after all.
 
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How old are your kids? Check your mileage. Does your neigbhor have a set of your keys?
 
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lol. yea mine stays warm a while too. big engine, and lots of coolant, both things that stay warm.
 
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Haha I don't have any kids.... Thanks guys I know it was a stupid question but I just thought I'd ask anyway, thanks for answering.
 
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100th post, feel special. my engine stays warm a while too and it tends to run pretty cold when i drive it... even on the long stretch between LA and Sacramento.
 
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Originally Posted by MikeHTally
My Ram cools off faster that my Mazda, and the Mazda has an aluminum I-4. If your truck isn't overheating, don't sweat it. It is a cast-iron block after all.
arent the hemi's aluminum blocks?
 
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never mind found this lol
-The 5.7-liter HEMIŽ Magnum V-8 engine is an internally balanced pushrod (OHV) 90-degree V-8. The cast iron block is a deep skirt and cross-bolted design with cylinder bore spacing the same as the engine it replaces.
-The aluminum cylinder features a two-valve per-cylinder, hemispherical combustion chamber with dual spark plugs and a coil over plug ignition for best-in-class airflow and power. At an impressive 345 hp and 375 lb.-ft of torque, the 5.7-liter HEMI cranks out 41 percent more power and 12 percent greater torque than the 5.9-liter Magnum V-8 it replaces. And the power plant is 56 pounds lighter than its predecessor.
 
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Cast Iron and the water glycol mix that forms your coolant both have very high specific heat capacities meaning that they hold on to their heat energy for a long time. Nothing to be worried about.
 


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