VEGE VC03 5.7L 350ci Premium Grade Long Block Remanufactured Crate Engine

Description

Harness dependable small-block Chevrolet V8 muscle through the VEGE VC03 Remanufactured Crate Engine 5.7L 350ci premium grade long block. Producing 210 horsepower at 4,000 RPM and 300 lb-ft torque at 2,800 RPM, this pushrod V8 provides trustworthy pulling muscle. CNC-honed cylinder sleeves and precision-ground journals reestablish tight tolerances across full-size trucks, vans, and passenger car conversions.

Solid cast iron small-block casting incorporates four-bolt center main bearing caps clamping a micro-ground nodular cast iron crankshaft. Forged steel I-beam connecting rods support cast hypereutectic pistons across a 4.000-inch cylinder bore and 3.480-inch stroke. Compression ratio settles at 8.5:1 for regular fuel operation. A stamped steel oil pan holds 5.0 quarts, with dry weight at 440 lbs.

Key Features of VEGE VC03

Truck fleet operators buy VEGE VC03 crate engine units to repower Chevrolet C/K pickups, Suburbans, and commercial work vans. Complete long block preparation cuts shop installation time, allowing fast turnaround while guaranteeing proper valvetrain timing and strict oil clearance tolerances.

• Pushrod-driven overhead valves utilize hardened pushrods to prevent deflection under sustained engine loads.
• 49 mm intake valves flow broad air volume into wedge-shaped combustion chambers under continuous hauling.
• VC03 premium grade packages incorporate resurfaced cylinder head decks to prevent coolant leakage.
• Line-honed main bearing tunnels establish uniform hydrodynamic lubrication films under heavy engine loads.
• Plateau-honed cylinder sleeves provide prompt ring break-in without cylinder bore scuffing.
• Hydraulic flat-tappet lifters eliminate valvetrain noise without requiring periodic lash adjustments.
• Heavy-duty double-roller timing sets maintain precise camshaft timing under erratic equipment drag.

Combustion Chamber Dyno Characteristics

Operating across an engine band from 1,000 to 4,800 RPM, this V8 creates 210 peak brake horsepower at 4,000 RPM alongside 300 lb-ft torque at 2,800 RPM. Camshaft duration checks in at 194 degrees intake at 0.050-inch lift, with 0.390-inch valve lift. Standard 87-octane pump gasoline provides knock-free operation. Warm idle vacuum pulls 19 in-Hg at 650 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, TH400, and 700R4 transmissions. Internal neutral front balance pairs with a rear one-piece rear main seal weighted flywheel or flexplate. 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.