Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep 6.1L HEMI V8 (2005–2010, Non-VVT)
 
🔥 Purpose & Identity
The Red Line Vortex 234 Executioner is where the line between street and race gets blurred.
It’s the final step in the 6.1L Vortex series — the most aggressive, most commanding hydraulic roller grind we build for this platform.
This camshaft is engineered for high-compression, big-breathing HEMIs with serious supporting mods. It’s built to deliver explosive throttle response, violent midrange power, and an upper-rpm sweep that doesn’t quit until you lift.
The Executioner doesn’t idle — it intimidates.
It’s loud, mean, and unapologetic — exactly what a Red Line build should be.
 
⚙️ Camshaft Specifications
Engine Fitment: Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep 6.1L HEMI V8 (Non-VVT, Non-MDS)
Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Roller
Duration @ .050" – 234° Intake / 234° Exhaust
Advertised Duration: ~292°
Lobe Lift: .340" / .340"
Valve Lift (1.65 Rockers): .561" / .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 chop, loud and rhythmic, minimal vacuum
 
📊 Valve Timing Events @ .050" (Cam Installed 4° Advanced)
LSA 110° (ICL 106° / ECL 114°)
Intake Opens 9° BTDC • Intake Closes 45° ABDC • Exhaust Opens 56° BBDC • Exhaust Closes 8° ATDC • Overlap ≈ 17°
 
LSA 112° (ICL 108° / ECL 116°)
Intake Opens 7° BTDC • Intake Closes 47° ABDC • Exhaust Opens 58° BBDC • Exhaust Closes 6° ATDC • Overlap ≈ 13°
 
LSA 114° (ICL 110° / ECL 118°) (Standard)
Intake Opens 5° BTDC • Intake Closes 49° ABDC • Exhaust Opens 60° BBDC • Exhaust Closes 4° ATDC • Overlap ≈ 9°
 
⚖️ LSA Power & Idle Characteristics
110° LSA:
Maximum aggression — deep lope, brutal torque, and neck-snapping throttle response.
For lightweight cars and full performance builds.
112° LSA:
Still heavily cammed but smoother off idle, stronger vacuum, and better midrange torque spread.
114° LSA (Standard):
Broadest powerband, highest top-end stability, and slightly calmer idle for tuned street/strip builds.
 
🏁 Performance Behavior
The Vortex 234 Executioner is built to do one thing: hit hard and keep pulling.
It turns the 6.1L HEMI into a high-compression monster that pulls relentlessly through the top of the tach.
With proper tuning, ported heads, and supporting hardware, you’ll see 65–85 rear-wheel horsepower gains and a sound that leaves no doubt.
On 110° or 112° LSA, the idle is chaotic; on 114°, it’s a deep, rhythmic pulse that sounds like thunder on steel.
If you’re chasing the strongest street/strip 6.1L possible — this is the cam that finishes the job.
 
⚙️ Recommended Setup & Components
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 – 11.5:1 (ideal)
Induction: Ported or aftermarket intake, 90–100mm throttle body
Exhaust: Long-tube headers and free-flowing dual system
Gearing: 3.55 – 4.30 rear gears
Converter / Clutch:
Automatic: 3,000 – 3,600 rpm stall converter
Manual: High-performance clutch rated ≥ 650 lb-ft
 
🔧 Valvetrain & Component Recommendations
Valve Springs: COMP PAC-1219X or Manley 221432 dual spring
Seat ≈ 145 lb @ 1.800"
Open ≈ 380 lb @ .580"
Coil Bind ≈ 1.090" (maintain ≥ .060" clearance)
Retainers & Locks: Titanium or tool steel with 7° locks
Pushrods: 5/16" hardened chromoly (+0.050" typical)
Lifters: Johnson short-travel or Morel performance hydraulic rollers
Rocker Arms: Stock 1.65:1 or trunnion-upgraded systems
Timing Set: Billet adjustable timing set (mandatory for precise degreeing)
Valve Seals: Positive Viton-style
 
🧠 Installation & Tuning Notes
Always degree the cam to verify 110° ICL advance.
Check piston-to-valve clearance carefully (especially with milled heads).
Use high-ZDDP oil for break-in and early operation.
ECU tuning required for fueling, idle stability, and spark curve.
Idle target: 875–950 rpm (112°–114° LSA).
 
💡 Why Choose the 234 Executioner
The Vortex 234 Executioner is Red Line’s flagship 6.1L grind — raw, violent, and built for those who want it all.
It’s the cam that turns a good car into a legend: torque everywhere, power that won’t quit, and an idle that announces its presence like a war drum.
No gimmicks, no softness — just authority.
If your HEMI needs a voice, this is it.
 
🏆 The Red Line Cams Advantage
With over 35 years of professional camshaft and engine-building experience, Red Line Cams delivers precision-engineered profiles backed by real-world results.
Every cam is crafted from OEM-quality cam cores, ground with race-level accuracy, and inspected for perfect lift and duration geometry.
When you choose Red Line, you’re buying from the people who grind — not from a catalog.