2009-2022 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 300, Challenger, Charger 5.7L V8 16V OHV W/MDS
• Engine Family Name: Chrysler “Gen III” HEMI Classic
 
🔥 Purpose & Identity
When you’ve reached the point where you want your 5.7L HEMI to sound dangerous and hit like a weapon, it’s time for the Red Line Vortex 234 Executioner.
This grind is not for the faint-hearted. It’s built for experienced tuners and drivers who demand that sharp, vicious idle and an upper-rpm charge that doesn’t quit until redline.
On the street, it announces itself long before you arrive. On the strip, it earns its name — Executioner — with authority.
This cam doesn’t just perform; it dominates.
 
⚙️ Camshaft Specifications
Engine Fitment: Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep 5.7L HEMI V8 (2009–2022)
Fitment Note: For VVT-equipped engines only (non-VVT uses different profile)
Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Roller
Duration @ .050" – 234° Intake / 234° Exhaust
Advertised Duration: ~294°
Lobe Lift: .340"
Valve Lift (1.65 Rockers): .561"
Lobe Separation Angle (LSA): 110°, 112°, 114°
Standard LSA: 114° (Installed 4° advanced → 110° ICL)
RPM Range: 2,500 – 6,600 rpm
Idle Character: Hard lope, heavy pulse, aggressive tone even on 114°
 
📊 Valve Timing Events @ .050" (Cam Installed 4° Advanced)
LSA 110° (ICL 106° / ECL 114°)
Intake Opens 8° BTDC • Intake Closes 46° ABDC • Exhaust Opens 53° BBDC • Exhaust Closes 7° ATDC • Overlap ≈ 15°
 
LSA 112° (ICL 108° / ECL 116°)
Intake Opens 6° BTDC • Intake Closes 48° ABDC • Exhaust Opens 55° BBDC • Exhaust Closes 5° ATDC • Overlap ≈ 11°
 
LSA 114° (ICL 110° / ECL 118°) (Standard)
Intake Opens 4° BTDC • Intake Closes 50° ABDC • Exhaust Opens 57° BBDC • Exhaust Closes 3° ATDC • Overlap ≈ 7°
 
⚖️ LSA Power & Idle Characteristics
110° LSA:
Violent idle, extreme throttle response, and maximum torque hit. Perfect for aggressive street/strip builds with higher compression and converter.
112° LSA:
Balanced lope with strong torque and midrange — slightly more controllable for mixed-use street cars.
114° LSA (Standard):
Broader torque spread, smoother vacuum, and slightly calmer idle for daily-driven setups that still want presence and authority.
 
🏁 Performance Behavior
The 234 Executioner is built to tear through the midrange and top-end with relentless force. It sacrifices a little idle stability to deliver the kind of throttle response that pins you back and keeps you there.
When tuned correctly, this cam adds 55–75 rear-wheel horsepower with a deep, chest-pounding idle that demands respect. It thrives on higher compression, long-tube headers, and aggressive tuning — everything about it is unapologetically Red Line.
If the Dominator 226 is the power broker, the Executioner 234 is the enforcer.
 
⚙️ Required Components & Installation Notes
This camshaft requires the following for correct operation:
Custom ECU tuning (mandatory)
MDS delete (non-MDS lifters required)
Phaser Limiter Kit (CCA-5761) or Phaser Lock Kit (CCA-5760)
Upgraded valve springs and hardened pushrods
Degreeing required (Install 4° advanced = 110° ICL)
⚠️ Improper installation or omission of limiter/lockout can result in VVT phasing failure or piston-to-valve contact. This grind is not recommended for stock tune or valvetrain.
 
🎯 Recommended Applications & Build Setup
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 – 11.5:1 recommended
Induction: Ported intake manifold or aftermarket single-plane; 85–100mm throttle body
Exhaust: Long-tube headers with free-flowing dual system
Gearing: 3.55 – 4.30 rear gears
Converter / Clutch:
Automatic: 3,000 – 3,600 rpm stall converter
Manual: Performance clutch rated ≥ 650 lb-ft torque
 
🔧 Valvetrain & Component Recommendations
Valve Springs: COMP PAC-1219X or Manley 221432 dual spring
Seat ≈ 145 lb @ 1.800"
Open ≈ 380 lb @ .580"
Coil Bind Height ≈ 1.090" (maintain ≥ .060" clearance)
Retainers & Locks: Titanium or tool steel retainers with 7° locks
Pushrods: 5/16" hardened chromoly (+0.050" typical)
Lifters: Non-MDS hydraulic roller lifters only
Rocker Arms: Stock 1.65:1 or upgraded trunnion systems for stability
Timing Set: Billet adjustable timing set for accurate degreeing
Valve Seals: Positive Viton-style
 
🧠 Installation & Tuning Notes
Disable MDS in the ECU tune.
Install phaser limiter or lockout before degreeing.
Check piston-to-valve clearance carefully, especially on milled heads or high-lift setups.
Tune for 850–950 rpm idle speed and recalibrate fuel, spark, and VVT maps to suit cam behavior.
Use high-ZDDP oil during break-in and early operation.
 
💡 Why Choose the 234 Executioner
For builders who crave the sound and feel of unfiltered mechanical violence, the Vortex Executioner is it.
It’s the cam that turns heads before you even hit the throttle — then backs it up with crushing torque and a ferocious top-end rush.
Every detail of this grind was engineered to dominate the street and rule the strip — the kind of camshaft that defines what Red Line Cams stands for: aggression, precision, and attitude.
If the street is your battleground, this is your weapon.
 
🏆 The Red Line Cams Advantage
Red Line Cams brings over 35 years of experience in high-performance camshaft design and engine development. Every camshaft is precision-ground from OEM-quality cam cores, verified for accuracy, lobe profile symmetry, and surface integrity — because when you run Red Line, there’s no room for compromise.