Used 5.7 HEMI and 3.6 Pentastar engines

Which engines do you carry?

Ratings: Stellantis Media, 2013 Ram 1500 press kit (395 hp, 407 lb-ft; 305 hp, 269 lb-ft) and 2019 Ram 1500 launch release (395 hp, 410 lb-ft; eTorque adds up to 90 and 130 lb-ft). Checked 9 September 2026.

What does "tested, good compression" actually mean?

It means the compression test was done on the running truck before the engine came out, with the numbers written on the tag. An engine tested on a stand tells you less, and an engine sold untested tells you nothing. We also start and listen to every HEMI for the lifter and camshaft tick that this engine is known for, because that is a fault a compression test alone will not catch, and we say what we heard. Mileage is the donor truck's odometer reading, stated in the quote.

Will a 2019 or later HEMI go into my 2018?

Not as a running assembly. Stellantis paired the 2019 DT HEMI with the eTorque 48-volt belt-driven motor generator on many trucks, and even the non-eTorque 2019 engines sit in a different truck with a different controller and accessory layout. The long block is the same family, so a rebuilder can use one, but a plug-and-play swap across the 2018 to 2019 line is not a plug-and-play swap. Tell us the exact truck and we will say which engines are a straight fit. The HEMI by year guide goes through it.

Why did the HEMI disappear and come back?

The 2025 Ram 1500 replaced the HEMI with the Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six. On 5 June 2025 Stellantis announced the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 eTorque's return for the 2026 Ram 1500, again at 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft. For a parts buyer that means one thing: HEMI demand did not go away, so good used HEMIs move quickly.

Source: Stellantis Media, The Legend Returns: 2026 Ram 1500 Offers 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 eTorque Engine, 5 June 2025. Checked 9 September 2026.

What comes with a used engine?

The long block with intake, exhaust manifolds and, where they were on the donor, the accessories. Whether the starter, alternator, air conditioning compressor, wiring harness and engine computer are included is set out in the quote, because different buyers want different things. If you are replacing like for like, tell us and we will quote it as a complete drop-out. A pallet-freight option exists for engines; pickup in the Hamilton Region is preferred and we load it.

Is the Pentastar worth buying?

For a work truck, yes. The 3.6 was the volume engine in the 4th gen from 2013 and in the Classic, so donors are plentiful and prices are lower than a HEMI. We check the oil filter housing, a known leak point, and listen for rocker-arm tick before an engine is tagged.