MMX Forged HEMI Drop-In Piston & Rod Installation & Ring Gapping Tips

[@hemirichie1678]

Just got my piston and rods for my 6.1 hemi can't wait to install

[@pitster]

If I ever have questions on the Gen3 Hemi...Byron and the rest of the people at MMX are the people I go to. A wealth of knowledge and willing to help. We need more of that in the world.

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

People ask how much boost these will these hold. These have been used on builds making 1000+ WHP

[@SrtHemiPower]

Could I drop these in a hellcat with 9k miles

[@hemimadman6739]

Thanks for taking the time to make this very informative video, it's great for the DIY'S, 👍👍👍

[@duanebonney]

Perfect! Love this vid guys. Thanks for taking the time do do it.

[@srsig0]

Great video, thanks

[@GeezusChrysler]

Very informative and educational. Big ups to Modern Muscle.

[@Think_4_yourself_plz]

I tell people that if they want to get in to doing this type of work, then they need to become very OCD about their work. I'm not a very OCD person. But when I'm working on vehicles, it kicks in to overdrive

[@Icysoles60]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@nikkirambo]

These videos are so helpful.

[@DaBestbruv]

Great video! Please make more videos like this.

[@jacksontodd79]

Can you install them with block still I'm vehicle

[@PapaKayOh]

Do y’all have a video of a 5.7 gen3 hemi, with the forged drop in power kit, choppy cam, mds delete, 3” true dual straight exhaust out the back? I’m about to have my 5.7 rebuilt after mds failure on the stock engine and am curious to the end results both from a dyno, and sound perspective…

[@shitmyhellcatsays]

Just wanted to say thanks for the video, informative and I'm ready to tackle this project myself.

[@shitmyhellcatsays]

As an update to this three year laters, I wound up buying a Hellcat Forged long block from you today. Do you ever plan on making a video going into how you put those engines together?

[@kendoug5722]

Do i have to hone my cylinders?

[@hemichallenger3643]

Curious: Do you "deburr" the ring ends after getting proper gap? I notice there is a burr left after the grind process. Slight but it's there. Also, the rings are pretty much not radiused as well. would it hurt to add like a .002-.003 file type radius to the top and bottom of the rings? Smoother run on the cylinder wall? Or do you want that sharp edge for cleaning oil off the cylinder walls?

[@karpenterken1]

This video failed to show how to actually file the ring gap. Always rotate the grinding wheel so it files from the outside of the ring towards the inside of the ring while keeping the ring flat and square to the grinding wheel and grinding tool. That will keep the metal burr to the inside of the ring and you carefully file just that burr off with a very small file. Do not file any other changes to the ring. You can damage the cylinder wall or piston ring groove if you don’t follow these instructions. If you have any questions, always contact the ring manufacturer.

[@robertlippens9013]

have you ever used the 0 gap piston rings? if so what kind of gaps are you using for them?

[@trentonrobinson2745]

What oil you run in a 5.7 with these mods? Just the 5w20 or thicker

[@hemichallenger3643]

Subscriber #500!

[@PapaKayOh]

@1:31 and this is why I am having someone do it for me. I don’t wanna biff it up…

[@shawnsutter4044]

Byron, thank you for this video. I own a 2012 Dodge Challenger, SRT 8 , 6.4 Liter 392 Hemi, Stock. No Supercharged or Nitrous. I currently have approximately 72000 miles and have run Royal Purple oil since I have owned it for six years. No current engine problems. The engine runs even stronger and cooler since running the Royal Purple. I don't really race or do any track stuff. I plan on keeping the car and eventually doing an engine rebuild to keep the original engine with the car. Again, thank you for the videos. You do a great job explaining things. Btw, I am Marine and having a lot of prior diesel mechanic experience working on Hummers and other tactical vehicles in the Corps. Question? I would like to learn more about your company and come out to your location and work on Hemi engines? Would you permit me to come there to work a few days or more? Thanks

[@Michaeljordan147]

Nice video bro subbed

[@RalphbeingRalph]

This goes Str8 in no burr

[@richardpena1591]

How much cam timing can you run on those pistons

[@milkmanpeter]

Maybe you should get two box of bearing each so you can have all rod same upper and lower orientation

[@kendoug5722]

I bought the 2618 drop in oversized to .035, do i have to balance it?

[@TheTrueAnswer]

How much slap am I going to get on the 4028 for the 6.4L on cold startup?

[@Billsor1979]

Hello Byron, I purchased a set of 6.4 drop in pistons. On my rings both the 1st & 2nd rings have a M and the second ring has no dot. Are they the same?

[@chrish1215]

how much wheel horse power or tq can 392 hold with drop in piston and rods? Without built short block.

[@StreetMoneyLA]

Can the way you set up the rings on these be the same on a regular piston ?

[@ghostup101]

Are these made for the 2007 5.7L Hemi? I want to upgrade the internals on my Magnum RT.

[@jrobles1019]

What’s your take on low friction rings for a mild street build?

[@NinexXo9]

If I have a high mileage 6.1 l what do I need in addition to drop in pistons and rods to run a pro charger 10 to 12 psi?

[@race-all]

How did you install the rod to the piston pin ? Did you use a press, or did you heat the rod end with a torch, or put the pin in the freezer?

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

Ken full floating with bushing and clips

[@race-all]

@@ModernMuscleXtreme Oh, so stock are not full floaters.

[@race-all]

@@ModernMuscleXtreme Does MMX make teflon buttons in place of clips?

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

Ken no sir

[@egrayy9500]

how did you get your rod install to the piston pin?

[@robertgalvin7081]

NICE!

[@aaronferguson47]

I have a 2011 charger rt awd and I'm looking to make it a stroker engine with a Magnuson supercharger will a 4.050 crankshaft fit without boring the block and piston connecting rods are 6.125 piston bore is stock compression I'm looking at 10.4:1

[@bobberttv8565]

Did you use these?

[@aaronferguson47]

@@bobberttv8565 never purchased them car was totaled now going to a whole new build

[@hobbeekid]

Do your piston, rod packages require the crank to be rebalanced? This is for a 6.2 L application Thanks...

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

hobbeekid our drop in series does not require crank balance

[@Aresfire2]

Do your piston & rod kits come with a lower compression to run a supercharger for street use?

[@byronwalker3606]

Yes 9.7:1 with a .054 Gasket

[@dustinlandau3563]

Byron, can this project be done leaving engine in car OK?

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

Dustin Landau not recomended

[@briansharp1610]

Dude are you in okc??

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

Tomorrow night

[@shanejackson6856]

So I can drop ya'lls rod/ pistons combo in a healthy 5.7 hemi without rebalancing the crank?

[@DL101ca]

I dunno if you want to spend time and money on all those parts and then skimp on a forged crank and balancing the rotating assembly...do it right so you don't have to worry about it crapping out on ya.

[@frankreda6532]

Hello: 2010 RT 5.7 litter can you tell me what would I have to change on my engine if I wanted 600 hp.What would I have to do or change on the engine. turbo / supper charger / cam lifters do I have to change rods pistons head work. would like to know.

[@Krystopherbyers23]

Alonso Haros not true he can do heads and cam and 150 shot on stock block but it all in tune don’t know how long it will last tho

[@guerrerok90]

Frank Reda VVT 5.7 on 10 psi will make 600 whp

[@DL101ca]

I wouldn't do a supper charger...go all out and get a buffet charger. Dom will have one in his ride in F&F 9 I heard...the power is yuuuuuge !

[@jasonneal]

So would it be a good idea to build the bottom end of my 6.4 Hemi and let it break in before I add a supercharger? Also Ive heard that the 6.4 already has a forged crank. I’m only looking for around 200HP. I want to be able to daily drive with the AC blowing. I live in Orlando Fl, and keep it street friendly.

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

jasonneal built properly break in is not an issue. Save the shop time and do the supercharger at same time

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

jasonneal FYI we do installs

[@jasonneal]

Modern Muscle Performance / ModernMuscleXtreme.com Where are you located?

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

jasonneal Martinsville VA

[@rafaelrivera2825]

I have a 6.4l Hemi, how much will it cost me for ya guys to do this task

[@ModernMuscleXtreme]

Best to call in or FB message us

[@rube2791]

Your awesome

[@CamilaGarcia-ce6yb]

hi! byron do yoiu have an email so i can ask some questions about my enegine?