VEGE DCW9 3.1L 189ci High Output Long Block Remanufactured Crate Engine

Description

Haul passenger gear across expressway routes using the VEGE DCW9 Remanufactured Crate Engine high-output long block package. Displacing 3.1L across 189ci in a sixty-degree V6 format, this motor generates 145 BHP at 5000 RPM and 185 lb-ft torque at 3600 RPM. Engineered for multi-port fuel injection, it repowers sports sedans and coupes with responsive passing power.

A rigid cast iron sixty-degree V6 engine block houses precision bored cylinder liners measuring 3.50 inches with a 3.31-inch stroke. The rotating group features a heat-treated nodular iron crankshaft, shot-peened forged connecting rods, and high-compression hypereutectic aluminum alloy pistons. Cylinder pressure achieves an 8.9:1 compression ratio for responsive combustion. A 4.0-quart steel wet sump oil pan maintains continuous oil pickup. Dry engine mass checks in at 330 lbs, preserving agile front steering response.

Key Features of VEGE DCW9

Performance sports car enthusiasts buy VEGE DCW9 crate engine packages to recondition vintage performance vehicles without custom fabrication costs. Each remanufactured unit receives blueprinted bearing clearances, multi-angle valve seat profiling, and upgraded multi-layer steel head gaskets for sustained high-RPM operation.

• 3.50-inch cylinder bores feature diamond plateau honing to seat piston rings fast.
• Performance camshaft grinds expand intake and exhaust air volume across mid-range RPM bands.
• 43.6mm intake valves and 38mm exhaust valves provide smooth air velocity through iron heads.
• 48cc combustion chambers prevent pre-ignition knock on regular or premium pump gasoline.
• Multi-layer steel head gaskets seal combustion fire rings under high thermal loads.
• High-rate valve springs inside the VEGE DCW9 valvetrain eliminate valve float at high engine speeds.
• Nodular iron crankshaft runs on micro-polished tri-metal race bearings.
• Stamped steel oil pan clears front subframe members and steering rack linkages.

Combustion Dynamics Dyno Output Specs

The power curve delivers responsive performance between 1,200 and 5,400 RPM. Peak dynamometer output reaches 145 brake horsepower at 5,000 RPM along with 185 lb-ft torque at 3,600 RPM. Camshaft duration measures 200 degrees on intake and 206 degrees on exhaust at 0.050-inch lift, alongside 0.420-inch valve lift. The motor runs on 87-octane regular or 91-octane premium pump unleaded gasoline. Manifold vacuum measures 19 in-Hg at a smooth 700 RPM idle. Cruising oil pressure stabilizes between 42 and 68 PSI at 2,600 RPM.

Drivetrain Interface Engine Bay Clearance

The rear bellhousing pattern aligns flush to transverse front-wheel-drive manual transaxles and automatic transmission cases. An internal neutral balance crank flange connects straight to production flywheels or torque converter flexplates. Factory engine mount brackets line up with chassis rubber isolators, preserving three inches of clearance to steering racks and radiator fans.

Break-In Protocol Maintenance Parameters

Pre-lube all engine oil passages with a pressurized tank before initial startup to protect journal bearings. Fill the crankcase with SAE 10W-30 mineral break-in oil and bleed trapped air bubbles from heating circuit hoses. This high-output V6 motor is not engineered for turbocharger boost conversions exceeding 7 PSI boost, competitive drag strip launches, or unmetered nitrous oxide injection.

• Run motor at 2,000 RPM for 20 minutes to bed in camshaft lobes.
• Drain initial break-in oil and install a fresh oil filter after the first 500 miles.
• Replace crankcase motor oil and inspect all drive belts every 3,000 miles.

Verified Warranty Physical Crate Manifest

A 36-Month / 100,000-Mile nationwide limited warranty provides long-term mechanical protection against defects. The heavy transport crate contains the remanufactured long block, stamped steel oil pan, aluminum timing cover, harmonic damper, stamped valve covers, oil pressure verification report, and an installation instruction handbook.