Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by OVERKILL
I think it is important to the note that I've never heard of a 6.4L having the same issues, despite apparently still having a SADI core camshaft, the same lifters, same MDS system and probably higher valve spring pressures
I've asked at my dealer and they've never done cam and lifters on a 6.4L, period, nor have they heard of the same failure in that engine. They've done 5.7's however.
It would seem that the difference is either the camshaft or the 0w-40, as those are the only two main differences other than valve spring pressure, which if anything, would be higher on the 6.4L.
Overkill, I agree, there MAY be other things afoot between the 6.4 and 5.7. However, not ever having ordered an SADI core cam, I would still think there would be the differences between induction hardening and through hardening like there are on billet cores. This may be the difference.
The other big difference would be in the shape of the ramps... the ramps may be much more "roller-friendly" than the MDS lobes. Spring pressures may also be significantly different. There are a lot of things in play when it comes to a cam design that lives, and one that doesn't. I agree there is something still being missed.
Keep in mind, the SRT 6.4L has MDS when it is backed by an automatic, and it is the same MDS as used on the 5.7.