Upgrading to a Ported 5.7 Hemi Intake Manifold
If you're looking to squeeze a bit more life out of your Dodge or Ram, swapping in a ported 5.7 hemi intake manifold is one of those mods that actually delivers what it promises without breaking the bank or requiring a master's degree in mechanical engineering. It's a favorite among the Mopar crowd because it tackles one of the most basic rules of engine performance: if you can get more air in, you're gonna get more power out. While the factory plastic manifold on the 5.7L Eagle engines (2009 and up) is actually a pretty decent piece of hardware, there's plenty of room for improvement once you start looking at the internal casting and the transitions between the runners. ...