Gen 3 Hemi Engine Torque Specifications — 5.7, 6.1, 6.4 & 6.2L
Whether you're doing a cam swap, bottom-end rebuild, or full engine build on your Gen 3 Hemi, having accurate torque specs is critical. Use the reference table below for all key fastener values across the 5.7L, 5.7L Eagle, 6.1L, 6.4L, and 6.2L Hellcat platforms.
Doing a cam swap? Check out our complete Gen 3 Hemi Cam Kits — everything you need in one kit, including gaskets, lifters, springs, and pushrods.
Torque Specifications Chart
| Fastener Type | 5.7L | 5.7L Eagle | 6.1L | 6.4L | 6.2L | |
| Main Caps | M12 | 20 ft.-lbs. plus 90º | ||||
| M8 | 15 ft.-lbs. then 21 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Connecting Rod Bolts | 15 ft.-lbs. plus 90º | 33 ft.-lbs. plus 60º | 30 ft.-lbs. plus 90º | |||
| Cylinder Head Bolts | M12 | 25 ft.-lbs. then 40 ft.-lbs. plus 90º | ||||
| M8 | 15 ft.-lbs. then 25 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Rocker Arm Bolts | 195 in.-lbs. | |||||
| Intake Manifold Bolts | 9 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Oil Pump, Pickup Tube, and Attaching Bolt | 21 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Water Pump Bolts | 21 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Cam Phaser Bolt | 90 ft.-lbs. | 70 ft.-lbs. | ||||
| Camshaft Tensioner | 21 ft.-lbs. | 106 in.-lbs. | 21 ft.-lbs. | 106 in.-lbs. | ||
| Lifter Guide Holder | 9 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Timing Cover | 21 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Harmonic Balancer | 130 ft.-lbs. | 239 ft.-lbs. | ||||
| Flexplate to Engine (A/T) | 70 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Flywheel to Engine (M/T) | 55 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Exhaust Manifold / Header Bolts | 18 ft.-lbs. | 23 ft.-lbs. | ||||
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet Bolt | 10 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Rear Main Cover | 11 ft.-lbs. | |||||
| Oil Pan | 9 ft.-lbs. | |||||
Building or Upgrading Your Gen 3 Hemi?
If you're in here looking up torque specs, you're probably mid-build — here are the parts most commonly needed alongside this reference:
- Complete Hemi Cam Kits — Cam, springs, pushrods, gaskets, lifters, and MDS delete in one kit. Available for 5.7, 6.4, and Hellcat platforms.
- Melling Timing Chain Sets — OEM-quality replacement timing chains for 2009–2023 5.7, 6.4, and 6.2 Hemi.
- Mishimoto Racing Thermostat — Lower operating temps while you're in there. Fits all Gen 3 Hemi engines.
- 797 Performance Thermostat Delete Kit — Our best-selling cooling mod for 2005–2023 Hemi engines.
Questions about your build? Contact us — we're Hemi guys and happy to help you spec the right parts.