Uncle Tony says Gen III hemi has inherent lifter lubrication problems. Agree?

Yes, the early 5.7 weakness through '08 was valve seats dropping. I had one do that at 75,000 miles. When I was getting ready to change the fleet over, FCA PROMISED me they have fixed that problem for the Eagle 5.7s, '09 up. Never had that problem with the Eagles, just the cam/lifter.