5.7 Hemi – VALVES & SEATS – INTAKE/EXHAUST – DESCRIPTION

VALVE GUIDES
The valve guides are made of powdered metal and are pressed into the cylinder head. The guides are not replace-
able or serviceable, and valve guide reaming is not recommended. If the guides are worn beyond acceptable limits,
replace the cylinder heads.

VALVES
Both the intake and exhaust valves (5,6) are made of steel. The intake valve is 50.93 mm (2.00 inches) in diameter and the exhaust valve is 39.53 mm (1.55 inches) in diameter. An valves use three bead lock keepers (1) to retain the springs (6) and promote valve rotation.