Different engine-to-transmission dowels on Chrysler SOHC V6 engines?
Are there different engine-to-transmission dowels on Chrysler SOHC V6 engines? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding engine-to-transmission dowels on 1998 and 1999 Chrysler 3.2L and 3.5L SOHC V6 engines. A change was made in March of 1998 to the engine-to-transmission locating dowel length and block counter bore. The new dowel (p/n 06505643AA)
Bedplate torque sequence for a Chrysler 4.7L
What is the bedplate torque sequence for a Chrysler 4.7L? My manual doesn’t seem to list all the fasteners. The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding the main bearing cap/bedplate bolt torque and sequence for 1999-2004 Chrysler 4.7L VIN N engines. This engine uses multiple fasteners at many different locations to secure the
Valve lifter caution on 1994-2002 Chrysler 8.0L VIN E & W, V10 engines
Engine Builders: The AERA reports the following valve lifter caution on 1994-2002 Chrysler 8.0L VIN E & W, V10 engines. If special attention is not given to the lifters or the block during assembly, a valve train noise may result. The lifters that are used in this engine may come with an oil bleed hole
I’m curious: what are the special markings on 1994-’02 Chrysler 8.0L engines for anyway?
The AERA Technical Committee warns that engine damage may result if some of the special markings found on 1994-2002 Chrysler 8.0L VIN E & W, V10 engines are not taken into consideration. Information identifying undersize crankshaft journals, oversize cylinder bores, oversize valve lifters and oversize valve stems is stamped on the engine in various locations.
Rebuilding The Chrysler 2.7L
It was rated at 200 HP and it was originally used as the base motor in the Intrepid and Concorde, but it’s been the optional engine in the Stratus and Sebring since 2001 and it will be the standard engine in Chrysler’s new 300 sedan that’s coming out later this year. So, while there are
Timing chain installation procedures on 1998-2002 Chrysler 2.7L DOHC Engines
Engine Builders: The following information may be helpful for your installers regarding timing chain installation procedures on 1998-2002 Chrysler 2.7L DOHC Engines. If the following procedure is not followed correctly, upon start up, valves will bend. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing. NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with
The 354 and 392 Chrysler hemi engines do NOT use the same cam because the lifter bore angles are different.
You know how life sometimes allows you to bumble along like a big dumb puppy and then suddenly drops something on you to surprise you and stir things up? Well, a little while back Bill Hancock called me up with a piece of tech info that made me reassess what I thought I knew. That
Rebuilding Chrysler’s 2.0L Engine
When Chrysler introduced the Neon in
Sorting Out: Chrysler’s 238, 318, 360 Engines
The Chrysler 90 degree V6s and V8s have been as predictable as death and taxes over the years. Not long ago you could catalog two or three of each and cover everything for more than 15 years, but all of that has changed since the early
Rebuilding the Chrysler V6 Engine Family
Much of the information used to write this article was provided by Bruce Chapman, president, and the employees of Ontario Reman, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. Ontario Reman is an authorized Chrysler engine rebuilder selling remanufactured engines and small parts to Canadian Chrysler dealers. We thank them! Chrysler introduced a whole new family of 60 degree V6
Chrysler Shop Solutions
Chrysler/ Mitsubishi 2.6L/3.0L Some of the late 2.6L engines and all of the 3.0L Mitsubishi engines have a very small "auto-lash-adjuster" installed in the tip of the rocker. All too often, air gets trapped in the lower chamber of the lifter and prevents oil from filling the lifter. When this happens, the lifter holds the
Rebuilding The Chrysler Engine Family
Much of the information used to write thisarticle was provided by Bruce Chapman, president, and the employeesof Ontario Reman, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. Ontario Reman isan authorized Chrysler engine rebuilder selling remanufacturedengines and small parts to Canadian Chrysler dealers. We thankthem! Chrysler introduced a whole new family of 60degree V6 engines beginning with the 3.3L OHV
King Engine Bearings Anounces New Rebate Campaign
During the two-month duration of the campaign, customers can take advantage of a rebate of $10 for every $100 spent on qualifying pMaxKote (XPC) products by King Engine Bearings.
Supercharged 588 cid Hemi Engine
Ken Lazzeri, head engine builder for Indy Cylinder Head, has helped build over 5,000 Hemi engines during the life of the Mopar component manufacturer’s business. We were pumped to get time with him to discuss the details of this 588 cid supercharged Hemi engine for bracket racing. Check it out!
Summit Racing Forged Pro Pistons
Made in the USA, Summit Racing Forged Pro Pistons are made using ultra-modern technology and materials so they’re stronger and lighter.
Elgin Pro Stock Conical Valve Springs
Elgin PRO-STOCK conical valve springs help stabilize valvetrain dynamics and provide superior damping without wear.
Fluidampr Harmonic Damper from Summit Racing Equipment
The factory harmonic damper on your modern GM, Ford, or Mopar V8 are ‘tuned’ to absorb what’s called torsional vibration in the engine’s normal operating RPM range. Performance modifications, particularly ones that increase torque, produce added vibration in an RPM range that the elastomer damper wasn’t designed to handle. That vibration will accelerate component wear,
Fluidampr for SRT 6.2L Hellcat Engine
Upgrading to a Fluidampr performance damper when engine mods are done further ensures long term durability and optimum power .
5.3L LS Engine
Tony Paladino’s shop, Concord Engines, has been serving the Kannapolis, NC area with engine rebuilding and machining services since 2014. One engine platform they specialize in is the LS, and it is offered in three different power levels and configurations. Check it out!.
Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 Plus Engine Management System
Edelbrock’s Pro-Flo 4 Plus Self-Learning Engine Management System makes it easier than ever to swap a Gen III Hemi into your classic Chrysler, Dodge, or Plymouth car or truck. The self-learning ECU adjusts the fuel map as you drive, providing optimum performance with no need for laptop tuning or costly dyno sessions. You can use the
