5.7L Hemi stroker

[Dan.2005WK]

While I'm not likely going to be turning my Hemi into a 392 stroker, I am looking at getting a more aggressive camshaft. Cams are relatively mysterious to me. I'd like to avoid pulling off the head and messing with the valve train, but I also want to avoid floating my valves. I've heard about guys using a Sidewinder cam and being very happy with it.
Thoughts? Recommendations?

2005 JGC 5.7L
K&N 57 series CAI
everything else is stock... for now 😉

[06JeepXKHEMI]

With any cam application you'll want to upgrade the pushrods at least. Upgrading to the 6.1 SRT8 cam, pushrods and retainers is a common upgrade to get a good reliable boost in performance

[06JeepXKHEMI]

In addition, with Jeeps like the XK you want usable power meaning low end. With a bigger cam youll lose low end but gain top end. Going with a 6.1 cam and valve train is in my opinion the best choice cause its really cheap- Most guys are upgrading their 6.1s- gives you a decent 35 hp and 30 ft lb or torque at usable ranges. Obviously if youre hitting the rev limiter in your XK constantly you may want a larger cam but Im assuming you are probably like me and like midrange tq. Also, you'll need to get an Intune and get the Jeep tuned properly. Make sure to have supporting mods done to increase cam effectiveness and save on tuning once.