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Aug 17, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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HEMI valve train - question for all

Can anyone tell me if the 2003 HEMI has a Stainless steel valve train??

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:35 PM

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The manual says it's steel. so your guess is as good as any beyond that.

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:48 PM

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RE: HEMI valve train - question for all

I'm considering a water injection kit for my truck, but if the steel valve train isn't STAINLESS STEEL, the water will pit the valves over time.
I have been told that all Ford trucks use stainless steel valve trains... not sure about DODGE

Aug 17, 2004 | 04:02 PM

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Yeah. I just looked at another source and they don't mention the material at all.

Aug 17, 2004 | 06:36 PM

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Right from Dodge's service manual:

Both the intake and exhaust valves are made of steel. The intake valve is 50.93 mm (2.00 inches) in diameter and the exhaust valve is 39.53 mm (1.55 inches) in diameter. All valves use three bead lock keepers to retain the springs and promote valve rotation.