VEGE VC04 5.0L 305ci Compact Car Long Block Remanufactured Crate Engine

Description

Restore factory passenger vehicle cruising acceleration using the VEGE VC04 Remanufactured Crate Engine 5.0L 305ci long block package. Generating 170 horsepower at 4,000 RPM and 255 lb-ft torque at 2,400 RPM, this pushrod V8 provides smooth, reliable propulsion. Precision line-bored main bearing saddles reestablish proper oil film clearance, ensuring whisper-quiet highway cruising across passenger vehicles.

Solid cast iron small-block casting employs two-bolt main caps clamping a micro-ground nodular cast iron crankshaft. Forged steel connecting rods hold hypereutectic aluminum pistons traveling within a 3.736-inch bore and 3.480-inch stroke. Compression measures 8.5:1 for detonation-free regular gas operation. The stamped steel oil pan holds 5.0 quarts, with dry weight at 435 lbs.

Key Features of VEGE VC04

Passenger car restorers buy VEGE VC04 crate engine units to revive classic rear-wheel-drive sedans, coupes, and light trucks. Precision remanufacturing restores strict factory clearances, reducing mechanical downtime and cutting fuel costs across high-mileage road transport platforms.

• Hydraulic roller lifters track smooth camshaft lobes to reduce valvetrain parasitic drag.
• 44 mm intake valves flow broad air volume into combustion chambers to generate low-end torque.
• VC04 compact car packages receive precision plateau cylinder honing for immediate ring seating.
• Computerized dynamic balancing limits rotational vibration across the entire engine speed band.
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets provide positive combustion containment under thermal stress.
• Line-bored cam tunnels reestablish tight hydrodynamic oil wedge films during hot idle periods.
• Pre-hung double-roller timing sets maintain precise camshaft phasing without timing chain stretch.

Combustion Chamber Dyno Characteristics

Covering an operational RPM spectrum from 800 to 4,600 RPM, this V8 creates 170 peak brake horsepower at 4,000 RPM alongside 255 lb-ft torque at 2,400 RPM. Camshaft duration checks in at 186 degrees intake at 0.050-inch lift, with 0.380-inch valve lift. Standard 87-octane pump gasoline provides knock-free operation. Warm idle vacuum pulls 19 in-Hg at 600 RPM, with oil pressure steady between 40 to 60 PSI hot.

Chassis Clearance Transaxle Integration

The rear engine flange matches standard Chevrolet small-block bellhousing bolt patterns for TH350, 700R4, and manual transmissions. External balance requires matching weighted flexplates or flywheels. Sump contours drop cleanly around steering linkages and suspension crossmembers, providing ample space around steering shafts, exhaust headers, and starter motor housings.

Maintenance Protocols Operating Boundaries

Rotate the oil pump drive gear using a priming shaft tool to circulate oil before turning the starter motor. Fill the crankcase with 10W-30 motor oil containing zinc anti-wear additives and burp all cooling air pockets. This long block is not engineered for aftermarket superchargers over 6 PSI or transbrake drag racing.

• Drain break-in motor oil and spin on a fresh filter after the first 50 miles.
• Change the crankcase oil and inspect serpentine belt wear every 3,000 miles of operation.
• Flush radiator coolant and test heater core lines every 12 months for thermal protection.

Factory Warranty Crate Contents

Backed by a 36-Month / 100,000-Mile nationwide limited warranty against remanufacturing defects. The secure crate contains the remanufactured long block, complete oil pan, front timing cover, reconditioned cylinder heads, pushrods, balance documentation sheet, and a comprehensive installation instruction guide.