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How many spark plugs are there in a V8 5.7 HEMI?

My son bought a RAM and is learning to do his own maintenance. We can’t figure out how many spark plugs it has. How many spark plugs are there in a V8 5.7 HEMI?

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Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Most—but not all—V8 5.7 HEMI engine have 16 spark plugs.
Typically, there is one spark plug per cylinder. But HEMIs often use two plugs per cylinder to create additional power and produce cleaner combustion.
You’ll need to plan for a bit more work if you’re swapping your spark plugs!
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