Ram 1500 DT 5.7L Hemi Shorty Headers, Polished Stainless Steel
Polished stainless steel shorty headers for the 5.7L Hemi V8 in 2019-2024 Ram 1500 5th Gen DT (new body) trucks, 2WD and 4WD.
1-5/8 inch mandrel-bent primaries, 3/8 inch machined head flanges, oversized exhaust ports and extra-thick collectors. The headers bolt to the factory cylinder-head mounting locations, and the outlets connect at the factory exhaust connection points. No cutting, welding or fabrication.
Key Features
Fits: 2019-2024 Ram 1500 5th Gen DT 5.7L Hemi, 2WD and 4WD.
Does not fit: Ram 1500 Classic (4th Gen DS), TRX, 3.6L V6, EcoDiesel, Ram 2500 or 3500.
1-5/8 in mandrel-bent primaries: smooth, even bends with no crimping.
3/8 in machined flanges: sit flat on the head and resist warping.
Oversized exhaust ports matched to the 5.7L Hemi port.
Extra-thick collectors for strength where the primary tubes merge.
Bolt-on fit: outlets connect at the factory exhaust connection points.
Complete kit: headers, gaskets, bolts, lock washers and dipstick spacer tube.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Shorty exhaust headers |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Engine Compatibility | 5.7L HEMI V8, 345 CID |
| Vehicle Platform | DS platform |
| Header Style | Shorty |
| Tubing Construction | Mandrel-bent tubing |
| Flange Construction | Thick laser-cut flanges |
| Installation Type | Direct bolt-on replacement |
| Catalytic Converter Placement | Designed to retain OEM position |
| Drivetrain Compatibility | 2WD and 4WD |
| Included Components | Headers, steel-clad fiber manifold gaskets, installation hardware |
| Year | Make and Model | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–2024 | Ram 1500 5th Gen DT (new body): Tradesman, Big Horn / Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited | 5.7L Hemi V8 |
| 2019–2024 |
Ram 1500 5th Gen DT with 5.7L Hemi
eTorque |
5.7L Hemi V8 eTorque |
| 2019–2024 | Ram 1500 Classic (4th Gen DS, old body) | Any |
| 2021–2024 | Ram 1500 TRX | 6.2L supercharged |
| 2019–2024 | Ram 1500 DT | 3.6L V6 eTorque / 3.0L EcoDiesel |
| Any | Ram 2500 / 3500 | Any |
Fitment Exclusion: Not compatible with 2019 and newer new-body-style Ram 1500 models.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which vehicles do these headers fit? |
2019-2024 Ram 1500 5th Gen DT (new body) with the 5.7L Hemi V8, 2WD and 4WD. |
| How do I tell DT from Classic? | The DT has large RAM lettering across the grille. A crosshair grille or a Classic badge means Ram 1500 Classic. For the Classic, use CAE-049. |
| Do they fit the TRX, V6 or EcoDiesel? |
No. 5.7L Hemi only. They do not fit any Ram 2500 or 3500. |
| Is cutting or welding needed? |
No. They bolt to the factory cylinder-head locations and connect at the factory exhaust connection points. |
| What is included? |
Driver and passenger headers, 2 head flange gaskets, 16 header bolts, 16 lock washers and 1 oil dipstick spacer tube. |
| Do these headers require cutting or welding? | They are designed for direct bolt-on installation without cutting, welding, or fabrication. |
| Will the stainless change color? |
Yes. Normal heat coloring appears after the first heat cycles. |
| Is this product legal for street use? |
No. It is for race / competition use only and is not legal for use on any emissions-controlled vehicle on public roads. See the notice below. |
Before ordering: Confirm that your truck is the old-body-style Ram 1500 Classic where applicable. The 2019 model year includes both Classic and new-body-style trucks, and these headers fit only the specified Classic application.
WARNING: RACE / COMPETITION USE ONLY
This part is built and sold only for racing vehicles used solely in closed-course competition. Once this part is installed, the vehicle may never be used, or registered or licensed for use, on a public road or highway. Off-road or off-highway use is not competition use. Installing this part on a vehicle used on public roads may violate the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3), and state law, and may result in civil or criminal penalties, failed inspections and loss of registration. Emissions laws vary by state. Check yours before you buy.
NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA ON ANY POLLUTION CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLES. THE SALE, USE OR INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY ALSO BE ILLEGAL NATIONWIDE UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT (42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3)).
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